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from University of Edinburgh - Central Area Campus, George Square
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One of the worst value of money student residence you can have compared to those around the area. No onsite printer nor reception, so parcels (unless those eligible for Amazon locker) are sent to a different nearby resident. If you are unlucky enough like me, you will get a bunker room with a lot of things breaking, horrible mobile AND wifi signals. Wall is as thin, if not it actually is, a wooden plank that I can hear my flatmate KEYBOARD sound. Our stove broke and it took 6 DAYS to get a ‘portable’ stove, which was actually a grill/oven with an added feature of 2 hotpot ‘stoves’ that are nowhere near hot. It is still not fixed (nor Im expecting it to be fixed until next academic year/new tenants) up to now.
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University of Edinburgh Hall Rankings
| iQ Fountainbridge | #29 |
| The Bridge House | #30 |
| Portsburgh Court | #31 |
| Darroch Court | #32 |
| Kincaid's Court | #33 |
| Riego Street | #34 |
| Edinburgh College Residences | #35 |
| Deaconess | #36 |
| Morgan Court | #37 |
| O'Shea North | #38 |
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Most helpful review
One of the worst value of money student residence you can have compared to those around the area. No onsite printer nor reception, so parcels (unless those eligible for Amazon locker) are sent to a different nearby resident. If you are unlucky enough like me, you will get a bunker room with a lot of things breaking, horrible mobile AND wifi signals. Wall is as thin, if not it actually is, a wooden plank that I can hear my flatmate KEYBOARD sound. Our stove broke and it took 6 DAYS to get a ‘portable’ stove, which was actually a grill/oven with an added feature of 2 hotpot ‘stoves’ that are nowhere near hot. It is still not fixed (nor Im expecting it to be fixed until next academic year/new tenants) up to now.
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Deaconess Information
| Price from | £211.27 per week (subject to availability) |
| Catering | Self-catered |
| Postcode | EH8 9RR |
Room Types
Amenities
Popular
- Common Room
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
Recreational Facilities
- Entertainment Room
- Outdoor Area
Services
- Cleaning Service
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
University of Edinburgh
Central Area Campus, George Square6 mins2 mins6 mins0.3 mi
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One of the worst value of money student residence you can have compared to those around the area. No onsite printer nor reception, so parcels (unless those eligible for Amazon locker) are sent to a different nearby resident. If you are unlucky enough like me, you will get a bunker room with a lot of things breaking, horrible mobile AND wifi signals. Wall is as thin, if not it actually is, a wooden plank that I can hear my flatmate KEYBOARD sound. Our stove broke and it took 6 DAYS to get a ‘portable’ stove, which was actually a grill/oven with an added feature of 2 hotpot ‘stoves’ that are nowhere near hot. It is still not fixed (nor Im expecting it to be fixed until next academic year/new tenants) up to now.
Really nice modern halls with weekly cleaning and decent social spaces - nice kitchens in each flat, a common room, and a courtyard. And I genuinely think it’s got the best location out of any uni halls (at least if you’re mainly at george square) - it’s 5 minutes from appleton tower. deaconess Is a bit pricier, but that comes with a really en-suite bathroom and lots of storage space. anyway, would really recommend.
- near to George Square but there's nicer areas for students to live that are also close to George Square - way too expensive (especially for not even including a washing machine wtf), flats in nicer areas are half the price - random people straight up walking into your room unannounced at random times (for this much money students should at least have their own safe space; i don't feel comfortable in my room knowing this) - the building gets hot with really bad air inside the rooms cause windows cannot be opened
Not the place to go if seeking a lively social scene. Would be useful during the application process to have the option to fill out for example, a personal questionnaire based on personality/interests etc so like minded/similar people can be placed together in one flat. Also, be aware of mice (at beginning of term at least , I moved out so don't know how the issue was solved). Cleaning staff superb and rooms are nice and spacious! Great location (5 mins walk from uni)
Brilliant accommodation, although its a little pricey! Doesn't have much of a social aspect but in terms of location and decor it is second to none.
These halls are lovely and very modern - however the number of fines that are handed out for the smallest of things such as hanging up fairylights or using bluetac are ridiculous. It is also annoying that despite paying over 5 thousand pounds to stay here, there is STILL a charge for using the laundry facilities.
Over-bearing managers who charge you at every opportunity they can (e.g. having too many unclean and clean dishes on you work surface). No sense of community. Builders coming and going all the time in your flat. We even had a random man come in, put a poster down for a club and leave. Not sure who controls the keys. We had a mouse for ages (like many residents) and were then blamed for that and threatened charges. I do not recommend. Sure the location is great and it's nice that it's new but even with that, we had issues with things falling apart because they were put up in a rush. I was incredibly disappointed and I still keep getting charges taken from me automatically for communal costs (some silly people making a mess in the common room/on the stairs near my flat) and I was charged for them (along with everyone nearby) even though we had nothing to do with it. I even heard the staff complaining about us "ungrateful students" too.
Fab location and really nice modern halls. However it is luck of the draw how big your kitchen will be and how awful your view will be (a brick wall is mine). Also the amount of communal charges this year has been ridiculous, paying a lot of money for things being broken in the common room when I've never actually been in the common room.