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Highly recommend! Good location with convenience wherever you go; Neighbors are really friendly; Property management are very professional they help you to keep and organize your packages. Every work are organized and structured you can feel their expertise and carefulness. Enjoy every moment when I stay here
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Highly recommend! Good location with convenience wherever you go; Neighbors are really friendly; Property management are very professional they help you to keep and organize your packages. Every work are organized and structured you can feel their expertise and carefulness. Enjoy every moment when I stay here
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Property management
Cleaning
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8 Roxburgh Information
| Telephone | 0343 253 9188 |
| Postcode | EH8 9SU |
| Price from | £205.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | 8 Roxburgh accommodation for students in Edinburgh with Insta-worthy views, close to key universities, fantastic bars, and delicious places to eat! Visit the website for more details. |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom Classic Room
Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom Premium Room
Amenities
This property offers WiFi, all utility bills included, on-site maintenance, laundry room, CCTV, communal TV, communal kitchen, study room & communal lounge. Discover more!
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- Common Room
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- Broadband
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
Services
- Contents Insurance
- Recycling
Special Policies
- No Smoking
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- Cable TV
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8 Roxburgh is in the heart of Edinburgh & provides students with easy access to eateries, shops, bars, clubs, historical landmarks, grocery stores, fast food restaurants, theatres & museums.
University of Edinburgh
Central Area Campus, George Square6 mins3 mins6 mins0.3 mi
Holyrood Campus6 mins3 mins6 mins0.3 mi
Central and Kings Buildings6 mins3 mins6 mins0.3 mi
8 Roxburgh Biography
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the newly refurbished 8 Roxburgh offers residents a perfectly balanced student lifestyle. The University of Edinburgh is only a seven-minute walk away whilst numerous other universities are within a thirty to forty-minute cycle away. Once you have finished class for the day, you and your friends can go and explore Edinburgh castle, Old Town, bars and eateries or simply enjoy the views.
Inside the building, you have handy facilities and amenities. When needing a quiet space to focus on your studies, you can make use of the study room as well as the wired internet and WiFi. After class, you and your friends can enjoy the communal kitchen and communal lounge equipped with a TV. For your added benefit, there are CCTV cameras, all-inclusive bills and a laundry room. There is also onsite maintenance, ready to assist you wherever possible.
8 Roxburgh has a selection of premium, classic and standard rooms to choose from. These rooms have been designed with students in mind and boast new features, including heating, a comfy bed and furniture. Outside your room, you get to experience a great sense of community as you have a communal bathroom, kitchen and lounge with a TV.
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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 8 Roxburgh Reviews
Excepcional service and support from staff. The location is great, at the heart of Old Town, and really close to public transport
Hey, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to see our teams efforts being recognised, we love supporting our residents in any way that we can! Thanks, Taylor - General Manager
It’s very close to campus, supermarkets, the gym! “Premium” means that it’s on the top floors not 3 window rooms like I saw on the website initially. Got a bit disappointed by that but now I’m really comfortable and happy with the stay :) you get good sunlight bc of the big windows too!
Hey, Thanks for the review. Our premium rooms are located on our top two floors and they booster views from the kitchen onto Arthur seat. Our premium rooms are also bigger and have a better quality of mattress. It is great to hear after your intial dissapointment you are happy staying with us and I hope this contuines :) Thanks, Taylor - General Manager
It’s a near-perfect accommodation! My room is huge (for a student room) and the staff is super nice and helpful! Only problem is noise, in particular the security message that plays every time someone goes in and out of the building (it can keep me up or wake me up at night)
Hey, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, our rooms are very spacious and it is great to read your nice comments about our team. Our team love interacting and helping our residents! I appreciate the intruder alarm can be a bit noisey but this is to let us know if the fire exits have been opend. If these are being opened during the night you should notify us so we can invesitage this Thanks, Taylor - General Manager
Amazing location being so close to campus and the city center.
Hi, Thanks for leaving us a review, we agree that our location is amazing! With shops and supermarkets on our door step, Edinburgh University a short walk away and the city center less than a 10 minute walk, 8 Roxburgh is the ideal place to stay for our residents Thanks, Taylor General Manager
Highly recommend! Good location with convenience wherever you go; Neighbors are really friendly; Property management are very professional they help you to keep and organize your packages. Every work are organized and structured you can feel their expertise and carefulness. Enjoy every moment when I stay here
Hi There, Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review. It is wonderful to hear you have enjoyed staying with us and enjoyed all aspects of 8 Roxburgh Thanks, Taylor General Manager
The managers are good and responsible. The location is very convenient to city center and supermarket as well as University of Edinburgh. I like everything here.
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review it is great to read you are enjoying staying with us.
It's an amazing place to stay at because of being in the city center, very close to the university. The rooms are really nice and the views from them are captivating. The property management team is friendly and helpful with everything.
Hi, Thanks for the great review. Certian rooms have amazing veiws of Arthur Seat, this with how spacious the rooms are and how close it is to Edinburgh University makes 8 Roxburgh the perfect place to stay! Thanks, Taylor Property Manager
I can’t recommend this property enough, it is an amazing location with just a 5 minute walk to the central campus and is very close to all shopping outlets. The staff are really friendly and put in lots of effort to get to know you better.
Hey, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we greatly appreciate it! Our location is a massive benefit to our residents with it being so close to Edinburgh Univeristy and to the centre of town. Its nice to read your comments regarding the team as the team go above and beyond to make our residents feel at home! Thanks, Taylor Property Manager
I have really liked it here this year. Amazing place to stay and is at a very suitable location. It is very close to the university, market and the gym so big props to that. Other than that the staff here is also very good they actively reply to emails and are very friendly and accommodating.
Hi, Thanks for the great review. It is so nice to read so many nice things regarding the building and the team. Our team love helping our residents and its great to see them get the recongnition they deserve. Taylor Property Manager
Over the two years of my stay, Roxy has been a great experience. The rooms are great, the location is even better, but the lovely staff is the best thing of all. Have had a great time, would recommend 8 Roxburgh as a great student accommodation.
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. Its great to read such complimentary things regarding the building and the team. I am happy our team have made your stay with us an enjoyable one and thanks for recommending us!
Overall, it's a pretty good place to live!
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. It is nice to hear you think 8 Roxburgh is a good place to live and long may that contuine! Taylor Property Manager
Great apartment! I've already renewed my lease. The environment is very good, and the manager is especially nice.
Hi, Thanks for the great review and brilliant to hear you have renewed your lease. That is a great sign that you are enjoying your stay with us. Taylor Property Manager
Very good place, a bit expensive
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. I am glad you believe 8 Roxburgh is a very good place to stay. Our team work hard to make our residents time here an enjoyable one! Thanks, Taylor Hendry Property Manager
Good for the price and is extremely close to the main campus of the University of the Edinburgh(5 minutes of walk). Can save you quite a lot on bus tickests. A lot of restaurants and grocery stores nearby so no worry for food.
Love the place would recommend but the kitchen gets a bit dirty
Great location and great property.
The light in the bathroom always automatically turn off when showering. It seems that it cannot detect people who is standing in the bath area
Excellent location within 5 minutes of the central campus. Rooms are spacious and facilities are good. Staff are amazing and helpful and they make you feel at home.
I’ve only just moved here and I think it’s a pretty nice place to live if you’re a student. My room is much bigger than I expected, and the staff are really friendly. Location is super convenient, my classes are just a five minute walk and there’s so many shops and stuff to do nearby. It’s quiet at night, so I get way better sleep compared to other accommodations I’ve been in. Also have a really nice view of Arthur’s seat from my window! :)
I've only just moved in, but so far it's been a good experience. Very well located with lots of shops in ithon walking distance, very close to bus stops. The building itself is good, although there is only one washing mashine and one dryer for the whole five floors. However, the rooms are spacious, the kitchen is good, the social spaces are comfortable, and the WiFi is excellent. Definitely worth the money.
as for now, i can tell that this is the best accommodation in edinburgh, not only because of the room & common spaces but also because of the people. i recommend it 100%!
My room itself is pretty nice but the shared bathroom is Not clean at all which is why i try Not to use it as much as possible. The Management has been really nice and helpful! And i love the location and the building is right next to royal mile and the inner City!
Perfect location! It’s nice to be on the higher floors off the street because the street is sometimes busy. Will definitely stay here in the future!
It has been really amazing and wonderful experience here. The staff is really warm and welcoming and it feels like home. Very clean and peaceful. The room space, living room and kitchen are really spacious. I've loved my stay here.
Great location and value for money
It's been great so far. Easy move in and transition, especially for someone coming from another country. The property team are really involved and attentive to make sure we are having a great stay.
So much space in the rooms, perfect location, amazing staff who are really friendly and attentive, and a great kitchen with all the appliances you’ll need
good place to say. Lovely accomodation staff who are always there if you need anything. Nice spacious rooms with good storage.
My stay in 8 Roxburgh has been great. The location could not be more perfect - a minute’s walk to the gym, supermarkets and less than ten minutes to Edinburgh Uni’s Central and Holyrood campuses. The property management is the most helpful and understanding team. They’ve been very proactive and receptive to suggestions and making the most of the resources we have available. Carla is always approachable and helpful, eager to help and is definitely a big part of the reason I’m renewing my stay next year. Initiatives like free monthly breakfast and easter treats are the little touches that are the icing on the cake. The only downside is the social life due to the lack of a dedicated social space. But the common rooms in each flat mean there are still some spaces to socialise. I would definitely recommend the stay.
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Nice place to stay rooms could be bigger but roomates are not very sociable
Overall, i would say that my experience at 8 Roxburgh has been good. The location has been great for reaching lots of key locations easily. Staff have been very helpful when required. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with included ammenities such as the over/grill, microwave, shower, sinks working excellently. As with all flat experiences, the people you live with can dictate your experience heavily but as a recommendation, avoid room 1 just in case some of your flat mates do choose to use the common room late at night for parties.
Great location. Spacious and newly furnished rooms. The kitchen is small and the fridges limited in number so it is unimaginable for all even half the residents of each flat to be cooking simultaneous. In terms of property management the situation does not get any better. For example, if residents complain outside the property management’s office hours, or during the weekend, they will end up with an automatic email and with a bunch of phone numbers that will not be answered. This is simply unacceptable and shows a complete lack of interest in terms of the residents’ safety and well-being.Even at times when one goes to their office to complain about issues with their neighbours (noise during the night, unhygienic conditions in the corridor and bathroom, anti-social behaviour) management hesitates in taking up action, even when issues such as hygiene and safety are at stake. Basic living condition failed to be met something truly disappointing given what was promised and the money paid
Dear Student, Thank you for leaving a review, we are sorry to hear that you have some frustrations whilst living with us. We are glad you enjoy the engagement with our student experience, the reactive maintenance as well as the location of Roxburgh. As for the issues within your flat we are sorry you are feeling this way and we always want to help our residents within the building. The images from the distinctive incident over the weekend was brought to our attention, investigated and resolved. Living in a shared flat, the responsibility of cleaning falls on to the tenants to clean and maintain the communal areas. If these are not being maintained, we can intervene by creating and managing a cleaning rota within the flat. We can also instruct cleaners to attend. However, this is at a cost to the tenants as stated in your tenancy agreement. Please let us know how we can help with this. For out of hours please can you ensure you are calling our office landline instead of the site mobile. After the site team leave this is directed to an out of hours company where they will direct your call as required to the appropriate person. This number is on the posters around the accommodation and we have sent out an email of this process to all our residents. If there is any other issues that we can assist with please don't hesitate to come and speak to our accommodation team, where we are always happy to help. Kindest Regards, Becca - Customer Service Advisor.
Great accommodation if you are lucky with your flatmates. Pros: GREAT location!, Close to supermarkets, spacious and comfortable rooms. Good insulation from the outside. The property constantly provides treats and giveaways to engage with the residents. Had an issue with the heater and it was promptly resolved. Cons: Rooms that face the street can be a little noisy. No cleaning services or supplies. Thin walls. The management team is extremely nice and polite, yet that does not result in efficient results when you have clear issues in your flat. If you need help outside of office hours you can send emails or call multiple phone numbers and you will not get a reply. If you have severe problems, especially when it comes to other tenants, expect very little action from the team. We have had to deal with other tenant's issues, which is not our responsibility. When communicated to the management team, we were politely told to wait, have constructive conversations or call the police.
Dear Student, Thank you for leaving a review, we are sorry to hear that you have some frustrations whilst living with us. We are glad you enjoy the engagement with our student experience, the reactive maintenance as well as the location of Roxburgh. As for the issues within your flat we are sorry you are feeling this way and we always want to help our residents within the building. The images from the distinctive incident over the weekend was brought to our attention, investigated and resolved. Living in a shared flat, the responsibility of cleaning falls on to the tenants to clean and maintain the communal areas. If these are not being maintained, we can intervene by creating and managing a cleaning rota within the flat. We can also instruct cleaners to attend. However, this is at a cost to the tenants as stated in your tenancy agreement. Please let us know how we can help with this. For out of hours please can you ensure you are calling our office landline instead of the site mobile. After the site team leave this is directed to an out of hours company where they will direct your call as required to the appropriate person. This number is on the posters around the accommodation and we have sent out an email of this process to all our residents. If there is any other issues that we can assist with please don't hesitate to come and speak to our accommodation team, where we are always happy to help. Kindest Regards, Becca - Customer Service Advisor.
Great location with good room although could use more washing machines and dryers
Hello, Thanks so much for leaving us a review. We are glad that you like the location and your room and will take your feedback regarding the washing machine and dryer on board. Deciding how many go into a property is a delicate balancing act between the need for them and the environmental impact of them. Rachel :) Customer Service Advisor
Friendly staff and a very easy process for booking the accommodation. The accomodation itself is great, particularly the location, and everything just seems to work.
Hello, What a lovely review thank you so much. We quite agree with everything you have said but it's lovely to hear that our residents think so too. We love our convenient location and the fact that you don't have to face a long commute every day! Rachel :) Customer Service Advisor
Absolutely amazing location especially for sport students!! Flat mix is amazing and the rooms are massive! Amazing place over all and staff are lovely (love you Rachel❤️)
Hello, Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely review! We are glad you enjoy living here with us and are finding the location as great as we do. We want to make sure you feel at home with us and will always be about for a friendly chat or a listening ear when you need it. Rachel :) Customer Service Advisor
All the facilities are good, my flatmates are great, for paying for premium my room is fairly smaller than the other rooms on my floor but otherwise no problems. ;)
Hello, Thanks so much for leaving us a review, it really helps others looking to book accommodation in the future. We are very glad to hear that you like the facilities (and your flat mates!). The rooms do vary in size and layout depending on position in the building but are all super spacious and our Premium rooms have a deluxe pocket spring mattress and panoramic views of the city! Rachel :) Customer Service Advisor
Really nice. Only downside is how expensive washing and drying is, especially for students (:
Hello! Thanks so much for leaving us a review, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear you like your accommodation and thank you for the feedback regarding the washing machine and dryers. This is determined by the company who provide the machines but we will take your feedback on board. Rachel :) Customer Service Advisor
A very good place, with a lovely staff and a lot of surprises.
Hello, Thak you so much for your lovely review. It's great to get such nice feedback from our residents. Rachel Wimberley Customer Service Advisor
Recently refurbished accomodation with excellent WiFi and shared spaces!
Hello, Thank you so much for this lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback and are glad you're enjoying living here! Rachel :) Customer Service Advisor