Rooms - Shared Bathroom Single Standard Room
37 Weeks
Tenancy Length
Flexible
Move in from
£178.84
From (Per week)
1.4 mi
from University of Edinburgh - Central and Kings Buildings
View map
- 20 mins
- 6 mins
- 12 mins
image credit
|
report abuse
http://www.accom.ed.ac.uk/Images.ashx?i=/propertyfiles/21/DSC_0431.jpg&h=400
Most helpful review
Unlike some other comments that I've seen, I think Fraser Court is one of the best accommodations in Edinburgh especially the value for money. Compared to other accommodations (even the more expensive ones) that I've been to the rooms are really big with a lot of space to pack your stuff. One of the things I like the most is the location of Fraser which is near the main road and Holyrood park and is perfectly in the middle between King's buildings and George Square. It allows you to meet a lot of people and at the same time not being in the middle of the main road and not being able to study. Everything is at a walking distance. The common room even if we couldn't use it this semester is really cool with a TV, you can play billiard, etc... The downside is for sure the wifi Optify that sometimes might crash but honestly, it's the same in Pollock, Hermit's or Sciennes so honestly who cares (uni system I guess). It is overall a great accommodation and I recommend it.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
University of Edinburgh Hall Rankings
*Minimum 10 reviews required to be ranked.
Most helpful review
Unlike some other comments that I've seen, I think Fraser Court is one of the best accommodations in Edinburgh especially the value for money. Compared to other accommodations (even the more expensive ones) that I've been to the rooms are really big with a lot of space to pack your stuff. One of the things I like the most is the location of Fraser which is near the main road and Holyrood park and is perfectly in the middle between King's buildings and George Square. It allows you to meet a lot of people and at the same time not being in the middle of the main road and not being able to study. Everything is at a walking distance. The common room even if we couldn't use it this semester is really cool with a TV, you can play billiard, etc... The downside is for sure the wifi Optify that sometimes might crash but honestly, it's the same in Pollock, Hermit's or Sciennes so honestly who cares (uni system I guess). It is overall a great accommodation and I recommend it.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Fraser Court Information
| Price from | £178.84 per week (subject to availability) |
| Catering | Self-catered |
| Postcode | EH16 5AY |
Room Types
Amenities
Popular
- Common Room
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
Services
- Cleaning Service
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
University of Edinburgh
Central and Kings Buildings20 mins6 mins12 mins1.4 mi
Q&A
Q
I need a room from 3/9/2021 to 6/10/2021
By member1161912 On 24th August 21
okay and
By member566904 On 5th March 22
Q
Hi I was wondering if the rooms look like the current pictures online as I have seen a mix but to not know if that was before any renovation
By member532396 On 14th June 18
Hey! Yes most of the rooms look like the picture some are a bit different but they’re quite big and nice
By member791649 On 27th September 23
Q
Ask a new question about Fraser Court
All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Fraser Court Reviews
All in all, I’d say I like living in Fraser court; flats are small enough for you to really know eachother, good sense of community and a really good common room. Bedrooms are a good size and it’s relatively well placed between the city and a big supermarket. Not too noisy and wifi is usually good, occasionally spotty but it is on the entire university network. The RAs make an effort to put on fun events for us all.Downsides however: have a bad mouse problem which they refuse to really acknowledge and will charge you if you report mouse problems then put a toe out of line on the cleaning front. The mouse problem is clearly ongoing because it’s been reported on here for years, but they will blame you. There’s been problems this year with people putting holes in the common room wall and snapping pool cues, which they have charged us all for, but won’t put in CCTV to stop it happening. Three circuit washers and dryers for the entire accommodation which results in waiting but not too bad.
Unlike some other comments that I've seen, I think Fraser Court is one of the best accommodations in Edinburgh especially the value for money. Compared to other accommodations (even the more expensive ones) that I've been to the rooms are really big with a lot of space to pack your stuff. One of the things I like the most is the location of Fraser which is near the main road and Holyrood park and is perfectly in the middle between King's buildings and George Square. It allows you to meet a lot of people and at the same time not being in the middle of the main road and not being able to study. Everything is at a walking distance. The common room even if we couldn't use it this semester is really cool with a TV, you can play billiard, etc... The downside is for sure the wifi Optify that sometimes might crash but honestly, it's the same in Pollock, Hermit's or Sciennes so honestly who cares (uni system I guess). It is overall a great accommodation and I recommend it.
Overall, you do NOT get what you pay for. I’m accustomed to noise living in a big city at home, but when people are outside my room I can hear them word for word and cannot sleep. The cleaning services are abysmal, the flat is always vile, as well as the overall accommodation services. The hot water lasts 7 minutes in the shower, so be prepared to freeze! Heating is crap, again, be prepared to freeze. The fridge freezes all our food. So we get to defrost our mayo!! we have had mice all year, which has resulted in me being more ill in the past 8 months than I have been in my whole life. On the plus, the rooms are large and everything else seems to be fine. It is well located and has aided me in making friends. However, I fully regret having paid so much for something that is entirely not worth it.
Fraser Court is a lovely halls all in all, the newly refurbished rooms are pretty big and modern with wonderful views of Arthur's Seat. Although it is a bit of a trek into town and to both campuses, it's conveniently close to Pollock, Holyrood Park and the Meadows. Everything is basically a 20 - 30 min walk and if you've got a bike, you're fine. I've personally managed without buses and taxis all year and most people do walk everywhere (including on nights out!). The new common room is absolutely lovely, flats are pretty spacious. The quality of cleaning in our flat was pretty poor and we had very unreliable hot water. Despite this, staff were generally helpful in fixing any problems (bar the mice infestation that took months to be addressed).
The management was rude as f*** most of the time and the cleaning lady didn't do her job properly
Would be a lovely halls were it not for the mouse infestations which accommodation services seems completely unable to fathom, let alone fix. I've personally been in a flat where the hot water was very unreliable, an added downside. The common room IS great, but we were promised it would be opened after renovation in October- it wasn't actually open until March! In other circumstances I'd recommend highly as it's not a bad location and I made lots of friends but honestly the issues I've faced and the unhelpfulness of the management has made it kind of a nightmare
Fraser Court is definitely value for money. The kitchen and bathroom of each flat are basic but don't let the aesthetic put you off, they're not going to stay clean anyway. The bedrooms have recently renovated and are actually much nicer than the majority of other halls. The common room was built alongside the renovation and it's definitely one of the best. I personally had the best social life at Fraser Court but that is totally dependent on who else ends up in your halls. The only downside I experienced was the location. It is ideal for socialising with Pollock and getting to King's for 9am, but you can't really pop down to the shop, and nights out definitely mean taxis.