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McDonald road is in an ideal location for any prospective students in Edinburgh. It is central for all of the cities universities and colleges with plenty of transport links. The facilities are great and reception staff always welcoming and happy to help with any concerns during your residency.
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Most helpful review
McDonald road is in an ideal location for any prospective students in Edinburgh. It is central for all of the cities universities and colleges with plenty of transport links. The facilities are great and reception staff always welcoming and happy to help with any concerns during your residency.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
McDonald Road Information
| Telephone | 0343 253 9119 |
| Postcode | EH7 4GT |
| Price from | £220.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Want to live 15 minutes away from Edinburgh city centre in a key location? Welcome to McDonald Road, with a stunning range of luxurious apartments and en suite bedrooms. Visit the website to find out more. |
Room Types
Single Rooms 5 Bed Ensuite - room
Single Rooms 3 Bed Ensuite - room
Single Rooms 4 Bed Ensuite - room
Single Rooms 5 Bed Ensuite - room
Single Studios Superior Studio
Single Studios Classic Studio
Single Studios Premium Studio
Amenities
This property offers a cinema room, fitness studio, communal kitchen, contents insurance included, outdoor area, common room, study room, all-inclusive rates, laundry room, games room, WiFi & gym. Discover more!
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- Cinema
- Common Room
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
- Outdoor Area
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
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- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
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McDonald Road is a 15-minute walk from the city centre & within easy reach of transport links, local amenities, historical attractions, pubs, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues, green spaces, restaurants, cafes, sports venues, shops & local attractions.
University of Edinburgh
Central Area Campus, George Square30 mins13 mins19 mins1.6 mi
Holyrood Campus24 mins10 mins19 mins1.6 mi
Lauriston Campus30 mins13 mins19 mins1.6 mi
McDonald Road Biography
McDonald Road offers student luxury accommodation just fifteen minutes from Edinburgh city centre. You can reach the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University within a thirty-five-minute cycle or on those lazy days, you can make use of the fantastic transport links.
The residence has a variety of social spaces for you and your friends to enjoy. There is a cinema room, communal lounge, communal kitchen, courtyard and games room. You can skip your gym membership as there is an onsite gym and fitness studio. To ensure your stay is as convenient as possible, there is a laundry room, study room, WiFi, all-inclusive bills and contents insurance.
At McDonald Road, you have the option of staying in a self-contained modern studio or ensuite room. The ensuite rooms have a fully equipped kitchen that is shared with three, four or five flatmates, making it the ideal choice if you are looking to stay with friends. All rooms come fully furnished, so all you need to do is simply move in.
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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 McDonald Road Reviews
Lovely place, nice and central for most places especially with the bus and trams on your doorstep, however when I moved in the place was not clean as described, I found mold, spiders webs and walls were dirty, etc. so I had to clean before I could start to unpack. it does the job and is a safe enough place to live, just feel it is way overpriced for what you get. If you need anything done maintenance way hope your not in a rush as it could take a while. And lastly if I wanted to be in for the chance of winning free laundry for the rest of the year all I had to do was give a five star review! So think if this is the place you want to be?!
Hi, thanks for your review. We have idustrial cleaners that come in to take care of all the rooms before the new tenants move in and we have to ready over 300 rooms in the space of a week for new tenants so sometimes a spider or 2 can sneak in after the room has been checked. Our prices can be seen as reasonable when you consider the onsite study room, 24/7 cinema and gym, wifi, social events, free raffles and more which are all included in your rent. We went streight back to our reports after reading this and our maintenance operative has always finished all tasks within 24 to 48 hours unless a part needed to be ordered which we would consider a reasonable wait time that we can't influence. The free laundry competition is another one of our MANY raffels for free goodies and all our staff are doing is asking for a good review for their services and organising free goods and events. I hope this clears things up.
Great location and helpful management. I haven't had any complaints yet. The accommodation has great connectivity and all grocery stores are very accessible, just a small walk away.
Hey, Thank you for this review. We are glad you are enjoying your stay with us. Team McDonald Road
McDonald road is in an ideal location for any prospective students in Edinburgh. It is central for all of the cities universities and colleges with plenty of transport links. The facilities are great and reception staff always welcoming and happy to help with any concerns during your residency.
Hi Lucy, Thank you for giving us this review, we are happy you think so highly of us, we will always do the best we can for all our residents and make them welcome as thats what we are here for. We are glad you like living at McDonald Road Best Wishes Team McDonald Road
All round fantastic private student hall. Very modern and clean, beautifully presented. Facilities available are fantastic, including a gym, laundry room, study room, social room with pool and darts, and cinema room. Everything you could need. Well situated near bus and trams and right by leith walk for good shops. Maintenance are prompt and helpful, the property manager John is very friendly, helpful and supportive and always makes an effort to speak to residents. Lots of competitions organised with generous rewards, free things given to residents and fun events planned regularly. Brilliant all round experience and highly recommend
Hi, thank you so much for this amazing review! It's reviews like these that make the day of all of our staff members. We have put up tons of new events and competitions with even more to come so keep an eye out and thank you so much again for this lovely review and saying exactly why you lovbe living here :)
Cozy and warm flat with good staff, brings me really good experiences here. I would recommend this accommodation to my friends, as the price is affordable and worth it.
Hi, Thank you for the lovely review, we are happy that you are enjoying your stay at McDonald Road. Best Wishes Team McDonald Road
Great property to stay at, with friendly and welcoming staff. Quite pricey but all student accommodations are (and also out of control of property staff). Studios are modern and spacious with good natural light due to dual windows.
Hi, thank you for your kind review! We try to give you an experience that is worth your money by providing good social events with lots of free drinks and snacks as well as raffles and competitions to win free items and free services which im sure helps a lot. Thank you again for your kind review :)
Decent student accommodation for the price. The main advantage is the location. It’s between leith and the main city, excellent connectivity and all shops are nearby since many student accommodations are in this area. The management tries to have regular events as well. Not a lot of entertainment amenities but they do have a single study room and a common room but it stays mostly empty. All in all good value for money.
Hi, thanks for your review. Please have a good explore of our fantastic facilities because we have a gym, cenema room, pool table, darts and social events too so there are a few entertainment amenaties that you have access to just in case you haven't seen them yet :) thanks again for your review!
I love the free gifts! There’s free stuff almost every week! And the staff is really nice!
Yes so true! Its one of the best parts about living at our accomodation. We offer free goodies almost every week along with TONS of competitions and tournaments to win epic prizes. Thanks so much for your review.
Great staff and building. Location is perfect, right on Leith walk and close to shops and leith Victoria pool. Plenty bus links to university of Edinburgh.
Hi, thanks so much for your lovely review! We love the location of our property too, thanks for naming some of the surrounding locations too :)
Lovely place, nice and central for most places especially with the bus and trams on your doorstep
Hi, thank you so much for this lovely review! We appreciate you letting us know why you love it here as well :)
McDonald Road is great for many reasons. It is located close to the centre (10 minute walk to St James Quarter) and the public transport around it is super handy with the tram stop right at the door. The accommodation provides a range of amenities to ensure an enjoyable stay such as laundry facilities, a cinema room, study spaces and a social area with a pool table which is great for hosting many events. The rooms are spacious and the shared kitchens are supplied with everything you need. Student accommodation in Edinburgh is expensive but McDonald Road is good value for money considering its location, amenities, modern rooms and living spaces. I would recommend it to anyone looking for accommodation in the city.
Wow! thanks so much for your amazing review. This is very well written and extremely informative for anyone looking to stay at our accomodation. We will continue to provide a great experience for our students so that we can get more reviews like this one :)
An amazing place to stay! So convenient for university, groceries, social spaces etc. Overall a very safe area as well. It really is value for money because of the amenities you get - I use them everyday! The management is also very nice and helpful.
Hi, thank you so much for this lovely review. We love that you use our amenities daily and we will continue to make it a good experience with lots of competitions and top class facilities.
The McDonald Rd accommodation is wonderful, from the friendly staff to the exceptional facilities, such as a gym and cinema room. The location is also great as it’s super close to the centre, while being located a street that does not produce noise. The rooms themselves are spacious and the kitchen provides enough space and storage for multiple people living in the flat. I adore the events hosted here too, from pumpkin carvings to socials. This is a super convenient accommodation for students that I highly recommend considering!
This is one of our best reviews to date! Thank you so so much for this kind and lovely review. This braught a smile to to the faces of all the staff members. Thank you for being detailed and explaining exactly why you love it so much. We will continue to produce great events and maintain the facilities as well as host many more free raffles and socials.
This is a great place to stay! The service is humanized and the facilities are complete.
Hi, thank you so much for your lovely review! We will continue to provide 5 star service to all of our students.
I have thoroughly enjoyed living in Prestige Student Accommodation on McDonald Road.
Hi, Thank you for your review. Its nice to know that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road Best Wishes Team McDonald Road
As an international student, my experience here has been wonderful. The accommodation is comfortable, with all the essential amenities provided, making it feel like a home away from home. The staff is friendly and always ready to help, which has made my transition to a new country so much smoother. The location is convenient, with easy access to public transport, shops, and the university. I would highly recommend this place to other students looking for a safe and welcoming environment!
Hi, Thank you so much for leaving this amazing review, Its really good for us to recieve this kind of feedback. We hope that you continue to enjoy living with us throught the rest of the year. Best Wishes Team McDonald Road
This is my 2nd time living in halls, considering this was twice the price I am disappointed. I have just enough space, adequate facilities but they are small and have regular problems. The staff are friendly and helpful.l and it is well positioned to get places easily.
Hi, thanks for your feedback. The staff are dedicated to providing a 5 star experience and have tried to do this in all aspects within our control such as social events and free snacks and items/raffles. We have a dedicated maintenance operative who fixes almost all reports (that don't reuire a part to be ordered) within 24 - 48 hours. While we can't prevent a spontanious issue, we can do our best to fix it. I hope this helps :)
Best place to stay have had a lovely experience
Hi, Thank you for leaving this review, we are delighted that you love living here. Best wishes Team McDonald Road
My experience with this his accommodation has been very good. The rooms are very spacious and well equipped, especially compared to other accommodation, and offer great value for money. The location is calm yet lively, there’s plenty of high quality restaurants and grocery shops walking distance from the accommodation. Plenty of buses to travel to campus and recent addition of trams make connection to the airport and city centre convenient. Property management team are very pleasant and accommodating.
Thank you for leaving a review for McDonald Road. We love the location too! The team are also always happy to help with any issues that may arise. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay with us. Kerri and the property team.
It’s a great student accommodation compared to others in Edinburgh. The location is excellent, with easy access to both buses to uni and trams to the airport. The studio I’m staying in is also very spacious, and the reception team is always friendly and welcoming
Thank you for leaving a review for McDonald Road. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here. Kerri and the McDonald Road property team.
This student apartment is really good and quite comfortable to live in. First of all, the staff at the apartment are very nice and helpful, and they will help to solve any problems that arise. Secondly, the location is great, it is close to the city centre, and it is very convenient to get there by tram or on foot. There are also many delicious restaurants in the surrounding area, with a wide variety of cuisines, so you can basically find whatever you want to eat. There are also several supermarkets nearby like co-op, tesco, which are very convenient for buying daily necessities or snacks. In short, life here is very convenient, and I'm very happy to live here!
Thank you for your amazing review. We are happy that you are happy here and we are always here to help. Kerri and the McDonald Road property team.
The overall experience is excellent. Hope to have more fun activities in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Keep an eye on the KLIQ app for property events. We hope to see you at our Welcome Party next Friday. Kerri and the McDonald Road property team.
Friendly staff, good facilities to cater to every activity.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your accommodation and additional facilities at McDonald Road. Kerri
Friendly front of desk, Great location
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for McDonald Road. We are happy to know that you are enjoying your experience so far. Kerri
The staff are incredibly helpful and lovely from the first day I moved in. They are part of the reason why I rebooked for September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for McDonald Road. We are happy to hear you have re-booked with us and the team will be here to welcome you back in September. Kerri and the McDonald Road Property Team
Fantastic student accommodation! The location is great, just 15 minutes walking distance from the city centre. There are many local food shops around to try different types of food. There are direct bus routes to the city centre and to all of the universities campuses. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help. Finally there are many different social spaces and events that give you the opportunity to meet new people.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at McDonald Road. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service and are always here to help. We are pleased that you enjoyed the social aspect of our accommodation. We strive to create a welcoming environment where students can not only live comfortably but also have opportunities to meet new people and create lasting memories. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Kerri
This property is located to many food shops as well as located in a safe location right outside several bus and tram stops that go straight to the university and airport. The facilities are clean and the gym and cinema room are a great addition!
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your accommodation and additional facilities at McDonald Road. Kerri
facilities are great and the staff are all very nice and accommodating
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for McDonald Road. We are happy to know that you are enjoying your experience so far. Kerri
I’m a masters student and have found this accommodation great considering it is my first time living in Edinburgh. The location is great and Kerri is always there to offer assistance when required so big s/o. A shame I won’t be living here for another year as my course is only one year.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for McDonald Road. We are happy to know that you are enjoying your experience so far. Kerri
very good experience overall..
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you are enjoying your accommodation at McDonald Road. Kerri
The staff are really friendly and make every experience with them personal, make sure they get to know you individually
Hi, Thank you for leaving a review for McDonald Road. We are very pleased that you know the team are always here to help. Thanks Kerri
On site staff amazing and caring. Off site staff. IE their bosses see students as cash cows.
Hi, Thank your for taking the time to leave a review for McDonald Road. I am pleased to read that your comments about the team. Thank you Steven
It is close to many facilities.
Hi, Thank your for taking the time to leave a review for McDonald Road. Thank you Steven
My experience here has been phenomenal. The accommodation provides good value for money in terms of services and friendly staff.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
People in here really nice and friendly and have lots of activities
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
Awesome staff, friendly an attentive, especially Kerri who always welcomes you with a friendly smile.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
Probably one of the worst student accommodations you could go to. Although the facilities are excellent, including a gym and private cinema room, there is almost never anybody on site. Repairs take over a month despite the online logging system. Hallways are often left dirty and unclean for over two months. Collecting parcels and deliveries is going to be almost impossible. The electric doors often leave people locked out of their rooms and the emergency phone line tends to take 3-4 hours to reach any resolution or to have someone arrive on site. Whilst the location on Leith walk is quite convenient, the tram works make bus journeys very difficult. It’s around a 40 minute walk to George Square campus otherwise….
Hi, Thank you for your previous feedback. A lot has changed at McDonald Road since your feedback providing a much better place for our students to live. Thanks Steven Property Manager
If you want to live miles from the city on a street where people are routinely attacked and in a building where everything is falling apart then 6 McDonald Road is for you.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback, Leith has changed a lot over the past few years. The area has lots of nice cafes and restaurants and a great area for students to live. Thanks Steven
Do not come here, you will become unfortunate. The staffs are rude, they reply to emails very slowly, and even don't reply to emails. They also think you're annoying.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback and I am very sorry to read about your eperinces at McDonald Road. A lot has changed over the past few years and the proeprty is now managed by a different company. Thank you Steven
it has been quiet during lockdown but the staff are really nice and give a welcoming feeling.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road during a very tough time for everyone. Thanks Steven
I have lived in the McDonald Road accommodation since my first year at uni. Their studio apartments are very spacious and have a great layout. The staff are all very welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. The location is great with only a 20 minute walk to the city centre and bus stops are only a few minutes walk away. Make sure to read the descriptions on the rooms as the studio do not come with a microwave or toaster (it doesn’t say on the website that they do anyway). Overall I have had a great stay and will be coming back to live here for my final year.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
Really nice!!!I’m celebrating CNY with my roommates!!
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road and celebrating with your flatmates. Thanks Steven
6 Mcdonald road tbh this year has been overpriced at 5700 pound no kettle, toaster or microwave, ironing board available, we were provided with a kettle and toaster months after moving in. one fridge freezer for 5 people which has had its challenges. The desk in the room is far to small and not realistic to get uni work done on. despite paying 5700 pound there are only 2 washing machines in the whole complex for over 100 people and one of these has been continually breaking throughout the year. however, despite these issues the staff at this complex are lovely. The location is great 10 minute walk to waverly. A co-op right outside and a tesco and sainburys close by. I would recommend staying here for students despite the issues mentioned above.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. A lot has changed since the time of this review with many imrpovements around student experience and facilities. Thanks Steven