StudentCrowd-RGB-LongCreated with Sketch. Helping students make decisions SEARCH ARTICLES SIGN IN Write a Review

Portsburgh Court Reviews

25 Reviews by Students

3.55 / 5
3.55 / 5
23 ft from nearest campus View map
  • 1 min
  • 1 min
  • 1 min
Most helpful review

All goods,hard to find another accommodation like this

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member992590
On 13th October 23
verified Verified student
Read all reviews

Q&A


Q
I want to ask if there is room available of the Portsburgh Court, Edinburgh from January 2021 to August 31, 2021
By member1051103 On 13th September 20
Q

Ask a new question about Portsburgh Court

Step 1 of 2
Let us know who's asking...
Step 2 of 2
* We'll create your StudentCrowd account and email you when we have responses to your question.


Already a member?
Click here to login and finish submitting your question.
Login to your account
Step 2 of 2


Don't have an account?
Click here to create one!
Thanks! Your question has been received.
We'll contact you via email to let you know when your question receives replies.

Read Portsburgh Court Reviews


Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member10106599 On 16th April 24 verified Verified student

Conjusted Space, Not so friendly and helpful, Not value for money Compared to other student accommodation with lower prices it has small rooms, Bathroom, and no view Every other accomadation provides TV and sofa in the dinning area but not this one Not so friendly and definitely expensive for no reason.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Reply from Portsburgh Court On 16th April 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member9100661 On 14th February 24 verified Verified student

I’m living in Portsburgh Court and our fridge has been perfectly fixed by Conan and Rory. I really appreciate that!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Reply from Portsburgh Court On 15th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member992590 On 13th October 23 verified Verified student

All goods,hard to find another accommodation like this

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1259947 On 10th June 21 verified Verified student

Very lovely accommodation! I felt comfortable living here. It s very near to the Meadows, the Bistro Square Campus of the University of Edinburgh and there is a supermarket very near by (probably less than 3 minutes). Sadly, due to Covid-19, I had to interrupt my stay and I can not say much about social experiences. But the property team was always kind and happy to help! Their help during these times convinced me that I don't need to try any other accommodations next year, but that I feel welcomed and cared for here. I am looking forward to another stay at this place - hopefully with more social interactions this time =D

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member559683 On 8th June 21 verified Verified student

Although on the pricier side, this accommodation has great amenities, and it’s location just by grassmarket, the meadows, and the university makes it super convenient. Although the common room and gym and welcome additions, due to Covid i haven’t been able to enjoy them fully. Management is always helpful and timely, and the view and light are splendid. would recommend!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member950094 On 27th July 20 verified Verified student

The staff are stellar! They have been very helpful from the booking process until my period of tenancy. They are very welcoming, friendly and ready to help at all times. The staff try their best to host social events every week and suggest interesting activities throughout the week. They are also open to have a chat at the reception desk with residents. The building is very well-insulated compared to other accommodations I've lived in, so I rarely use the heater. The cleanliness and maintenance could definitely be improved. The responsiveness of the maintenance and cleaning team could be improved. The overriding factors of the value for money boils down to location, building insulation, wifi, security and enthusiastic staff.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Reply from Portsburgh Court On 29th July 20
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member443587 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

Lovely place. Staff is very nice and friendly. Convenient location.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Reply from Portsburgh Court On 18th November 19
Student Review: 5 /5
By member443336 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Angie, Emma and Georgia are amazing individuals; so helpful, accommodating and honestly just special. Thank you for a great semester so far <3

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Reply from Portsburgh Court On 18th November 19
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member641748 On 23rd August 19 verified Verified student

Great value for money. Great building, conveniently located, with all necessary amenities. Everyone at reception is extremely friendly and helpful, they are there for you at any time.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member941710 On 22nd August 19 verified Verified student

Security is incredibly relaxed. It is not uncommon for people to walk in off the street, entirely unchallenged or stopped in any way by reception staff. Following this, there is no CCTV above the ground floor level/outside of the elevator. Trash is often found overflowing in the courtyard by mid-afternoon/evening. It's not uncommon to find rats in the dumpster when taking your trash out. The walls between both rooms and flats are very thin plasterboard. Individual noise complaints are recorded by reception, but it is highly uncommon for action to be taken against any individual based on noise. Management and maintenance regularly downplay, or for the most part, ignore building quality/damage brought to their attention within the premises/flats. Also, the surge in five star reviews to this website between June 27–28 is curious. These did come at a time when management was making a push for positive reviews.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1140189 On 7th July 19 verified Verified student

Fantastic location-10 minute walk to Princes St. and law school/ George Square campus. The staff are excellent and the building has an enjoyable social scene.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member840030 On 30th June 19 verified Verified student

Lovely place to live, great gatherings and events so that people meet each other and socialise. Stuff always available even at night and very helpful. Only two shortcomings, windows are small in certain rooms so better come prepared for it in case you only see the pictures, and walls are a bit thin, not unlike other student accommodations though! certainly not something to disuade you to stay in a central, lovely location!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member940010 On 28th June 19 verified Verified student

I can highly recommend Portsburgh Court student accommodation if you are looking for a place to stay. The staff are hands down the best. Always super friendly, helpful and always available. If you have any questions, need help or just want to chat they are all always happy to chat. Moving to Edinburgh was already stressful enough, they made it so much nicer! Apart from the staff, things that I love about my accommodation are: the location (everything is in walking distance and a Sainsbury's is just around the corner), the internet is quite good, I've never had any problems with it, there is regularly something going to meet people. The only two small complaints I have are the cleaning schedule (only every second week) and the window size in some rooms (just schedule a viewing beforehand to check). All in all, I am very happy with the accommodation and highly recommend to come to visit and check it out for yourselves!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1139996 On 27th June 19 verified Verified student

I feel very lucky to have experienced Portsburgh Court. The staff was amazingly helpful with everything, super friendly and have managed to create a great atmosphere here. Keep up the good work!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member539995 On 27th June 19 verified Verified student

I was originally unsure where to live between university accommodation and here but after reading reviews I was really impressed by the professional and friendly staff. Upon arriving I got a lot of help for moving in and tips around. Overall this was definitely I great choice and I'm happy to live here during my masters

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1039994 On 27th June 19 verified Verified student

I was originally unsure where to live between university accommodation and here but after reading reviews I was really impressed by the professional and friendly staff. Upon arriving I got a lot of help for moving in and tips around. Overall this was definitely I great choice and I'm happy to live here during my masters

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member539984 On 27th June 19 verified Verified student

Georgia and Emma were amazing they were lovely to have a chat and coffee with afterclass everyday!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 5 /5
By member539984 On 27th June 19 verified Verified student

Love you guys . Amazing service.cheers

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 3 /5
By member1026612 On 30th May 17 verified Verified student

The heating switches off automatically every 30 mins. You'll wake up cold in the morning.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member109943 On 3rd July 15 verified Verified student

Pretty pricey but great flats of five bedrooms each with ensuite and 3/4 beds. Super friendly reception and security staff, there within 20 minutes day or night if you lock yourself out - which you will. RAs did organise loads of group outings, particularly during freshers week where they were very popular and great for meeting neighbours.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited

Considering Portsburgh Court?

We love helping people make the best decisions about University life.
We love helping people make the best decisions about University life.
Thanks for the feedback!
StudentCrowd is free to use, but in order to report, vote, and leave reviews, you need to create a free account.