Rooms - Shared Bathroom Small Single Room
37 Weeks
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Flexible
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£140.88
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from University of Edinburgh - Central Area Campus, George Square
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Most helpful review
Upon first impression, these accomodations were disappointing, I've since adjusted to it. There's enough storage space in each of the bedrooms, and enough storage in the community kitchens. It's very close to grocery stores and pubs and typical living stores. It's pretty close to the big campus, and about 25 min. walk from the open learning center and 15-20 min. to the gym. There are rats though. It's not the best, but I suppose it's not the worst. I haven't had any issues with wifi.
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Most helpful review
Upon first impression, these accomodations were disappointing, I've since adjusted to it. There's enough storage space in each of the bedrooms, and enough storage in the community kitchens. It's very close to grocery stores and pubs and typical living stores. It's pretty close to the big campus, and about 25 min. walk from the open learning center and 15-20 min. to the gym. There are rats though. It's not the best, but I suppose it's not the worst. I haven't had any issues with wifi.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Sciennes Information
| Price from | £140.88 per week (subject to availability) |
| Catering | Self-catered |
| Postcode | EH9 1NJ |
Room Types
Rooms - Shared Bathroom Standard Single Room
37 Weeks
Tenancy Length
Flexible
Move in from
£178.84
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Amenities
Popular
- Common Room
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
Services
- Cleaning Service
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
University of Edinburgh
Central Area Campus, George Square9 mins2 mins7 mins0.4 mi
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I do not recommend this accommodation. first day I arrived at the flat there was already mould in the bathroom. and two of my flatmates have mould in their bedrooms. we have seen over ten silverfish in our bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. the toilet flush is very poor and takes several tries to flush down. we can also hear mice in our walls, and there have been mice in the common room. although this accommodation is more affordable i really wouldn't recommend at all.
Upon first impression, these accomodations were disappointing, I've since adjusted to it. There's enough storage space in each of the bedrooms, and enough storage in the community kitchens. It's very close to grocery stores and pubs and typical living stores. It's pretty close to the big campus, and about 25 min. walk from the open learning center and 15-20 min. to the gym. There are rats though. It's not the best, but I suppose it's not the worst. I haven't had any issues with wifi.
Room is very overpriced considering how small and dull it is, and the planned social events feel childish so noone turns up. A lot of the first years do organise parties, but those are separate to the uni. There is quite literally no WiFi, meaning I've had to upgrade my data plan and move to an ether net cable in order to have Internet access. The location is decent, being less than 20 mins from the station and campus and on a street with lots of nice cafes and charity shops.
Truly not as bad as some reviewers make it out to be. From what I've heard there have been problems with cleanliness a few years ago, but now Sciennes is great. My room is bigger than I anticipated and I can store everything in there; The common room is used by lots of people to just socialise and the RA's organise a few events a week. Location-wise it's great. It's not that far of a walk to George Square or Pleasance, and it is still decent if you study at Kings. When you get a Just Eat cycles subscription you will find that there is a bike station in the street. My biggest complaint is the wifi speed. It just sucks. It does not even work on my laptop, so please make sure that you can plug an ethernet cable into your laptop.
Sciennes is potentially on of Edinburgh’s worst halls. Each block has around 8-10 flats in, however the blocks are small and with only 4 people living in each flat it is very isolating. The RA’s made pathetic attempts to get people to socialise by treating us like 5 year olds and hosting ridiculous activities in the common rooms. The location was good but not very central. The cleaners were very friendly but inconsistent. They rarely turned up on their assigned days. This becomes a problem when you live with filthy individuals who fail to clean themselves let alone up after themselves. For the 212 students living in sciennes, 3 tumble dryers & 3 washing machines simply isn’t enough. I can’t think of time when i entered the laundry room and one of the machines, if not 2/3, wasn’t out of order for some reason. The bedrooms are very small and basic, however the flat overall is also very basic with only one communal area which has a lingering smell. £626 a month for this is a absolute con!
Value for Money - everywhere in Edinburgh is expensive but this accommodation has everything you need for a decent price. Location - it's literally a 5/10 minute walk from George Square campus. Hall management - No complaints. When repairs were needed they were done promptly. Cleaning - Cleaners are lovely and for the most part fellow students don't leave rubbish lying around. Common Room - They got a new common room a few years ago with a pool table, table tennis, tv etc. It get's used fairly frequently. (Hold a Sciennes Pres there) Social Experience - Everyone was generally nice and up for a chat. Never met anyone who didn't have good intentions, although international students can sometimes be reluctant to join in. Internet/Wifi - General Internet on your phone will suck but that just comes with the joys of being in Edinburgh, lots of places get limited service. Connection via ethernet is perfect but the wifi can sometimes play up. It's not as grim as people make it out to be.
Overflowing garbage bins outside residence entrance Entrance door way used as a toilet Heater in kitchen not working Cheapest sheets and bedding
Common room isn't used much, but it's easy to make friends with other flats when you bump into people. and the warden's great!