University of Edinburgh Accommodation

About the University of Edinburgh

1. The University of Edinburgh distance from the City Centre:

• Tram -10-15 minutes

• Bus -  10-20 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Cycling - 10-15 minutes 

• Walking - 25-35 minutes

2. The University of Edinburgh has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,100/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3.  The University of Edinburgh follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Edinburgh on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in June. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - February

• New postgraduate -  January 

• For returning students - December

5. Other Campuses for the University of Edinburgh

• University of Edinburgh - George Square

• University of Edinburgh - King’s Building 

• University of Edinburgh - Easter Bush 

• University of Edinburgh - Western General Hospital

• University of Edinburgh - Little France 

University of Edinburgh Campus Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Edinburgh. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £475/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Edinburgh student accommodation options include Westfield, Gorgie, and The Bridge House. 

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £625/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Edinburgh private lets include Stylish & Charming Retreat for 2- City Centre! and Capitol by Al tido.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Edinburgh Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation, Unite Students, and Student Roost accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Edinburgh

1. Old Town 

Old Town’s average rent is around £40/week i.e (£200/month). It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. University of Edinburgh housing close to campus include Portsburgh Court Roost, Panmure Court Roost, Silk Mill, and New Park. 

• Tram - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes 

2. Newington

Newington’s average rent is around £35 /week i.e (£175 /month). It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some Edinburgh University campus accommodation options include iQ Elliott House, New Park, Silk Mill, Student Castle Edinburgh, and Huxley Studios.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 25-30 minutes

• Tram - 20-25 minutes 

3. Fountainbridge 

Fountainbridge’s average rent is around £105/week i.e (£525 /month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near Edinburgh University include Huxley Studios, Elliott House, Vita Fountainbridge, George Street, and Edinburgh Queen Square. 

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

• Tram - 15-20 minutes 

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.