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Murano house is a modern, clean and comfortable student accommodation to live at. In my first year at university, I’ve really enjoyed my colourful room, en-suite toilet, 4 person flat and the common room. I love that we’ve had a TV, dishwasher and a weekly cleaner which is above and beyond other accommodations. The Wi-Fi is world class and much better than eduroam. I regularly get 300+ mbps on my phone and 1gbps on my Ethernet connected PC. Great for big downloads and gaming. There is always someone at reception to ask for help or to collect your packages. It is also situated in a great location of leith walk with plenty of shops and restaurants. Murano house is the perfect accommodation for me :)
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Most helpful review
Murano house is a modern, clean and comfortable student accommodation to live at. In my first year at university, I’ve really enjoyed my colourful room, en-suite toilet, 4 person flat and the common room. I love that we’ve had a TV, dishwasher and a weekly cleaner which is above and beyond other accommodations. The Wi-Fi is world class and much better than eduroam. I regularly get 300+ mbps on my phone and 1gbps on my Ethernet connected PC. Great for big downloads and gaming. There is always someone at reception to ask for help or to collect your packages. It is also situated in a great location of leith walk with plenty of shops and restaurants. Murano house is the perfect accommodation for me :)
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Murano House Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | EH7 5FL |
| Price from | £325.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Murano House has great common spaces with ping pong and room for group studying. Visit the website to find out more. |
Room Types
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Amenities
This property offers a common room, study room, outdoor social space & vending machines (snack food). Discover more!
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- Common Room
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
- Onsite Manager
Recreational Facilities
- Outdoor Area
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Controlled Access Gate
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Contents Insurance
- Recycling
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Murano House has easy access to entertainment, restaurants, bars, Calton Hill, Holyrood Park & Arthur’s Seat.
University of Edinburgh
Central Area Campus, George Square31 mins12 mins22 mins1.7 mi
Holyrood Campus26 mins10 mins22 mins1.7 mi
Lauriston Campus31 mins12 mins22 mins1.7 mi
Murano House Biography
Murano House is situated between the city centre and Leith meaning you have plenty of restaurants, bars, thrift shops and entertainment right on your doorstep.If you are looking for something a little different, you can take a thirty-minute walk and enjoy Calton Hill, Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat.
There is a comfortable common area with ping-pong and outdoor social spaces for you to hang out with friends. When needing to buckle down and focus on your work, you can make use of the communal study area and vending machines.
All of the en-suite rooms have been reserved exclusively for students studying at the University of Edinburgh. You can choose between staying in an en-suite room with a shared kitchen and lounge or if you prefer to have your own private kitchen, you can opt to stay in a studio. No matter what room you choose, you’ll have a private bathroom, study desk, and ample storage space.
For more information visit Unite’s website.
Q&A
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May I ask the area of the studio？
By member1298664 On 31st January 24
Reply from Murano House
On 9th February 24
Thank you for your question. In regards to the sizing of the rooms, I would recommend contacting the team at Murano House directly to discuss availability and they can then help with room sizes of available rooms.
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is there a drop off area for cars? or even parking?
By member490330 On 22nd August 23
Reply from Murano House
On 24th August 23
Hi,
We do not provide parking I'm afraid. We usually have a drop off area available directly outside the building, but due to current roadworks this space is inaccessible at present, and drop offs must happen further up the road. This is unfortunately outwith our control.
Kind Regards,
Unite Students
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What tenancy length do I need?
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Read Murano House Reviews
good place to live and study, but a little bit far away
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your stay. We're glad you enjoy living with us, despite the distance. Whilst Murano House is a little further away from the University buildings, there are some really great transport links. Let us know at reception if you'd like recommendations! Kind Regards, Bex Moylan General Manager
Great accommodation, very friendly and helpful staff from Unite students. Quick maintenance and excellent cleaning services.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so good to hear that you appreciate the service from the team, and that you're happy with the quick service from our maintenance team and the excellent cleaning services. We're glad you're enjoying your stay with us! Kind Regards, Bex Moylan General Manager
love the location :) so many shops around !
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad you enjoy the location and can get the most out of what Leith has to offer. We hope you continue to enjoy your stay at Murano House. Kind Regards, Bex Moylan General Manager
The location is ideal with lots of shops and cafes nearby, and really good bus links to the centre. The area feels really safe and has easy access to the tram, but is just off the main road so is quieter than other nearby accommodations. The reception staff are super friendly and helpful. There are lots of social events arranged, particularly in freshers which was great for meeting people. The Unite app makes it easy to sort maintenance issues quickly. The WIFI was complicated to set up but works fine.
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us! It's so great to hear that you feel safe and enjoy the local area, and also that our team has helped you to feel welcomed! It's nice to hear you have enjoyed some of our events and appreciate the work our maintenance team do. We hope you continue to enjoy your time with Unite Students. Kind Regards, Bex Moylan General Manager
Murano house is a modern, clean and comfortable student accommodation to live at. In my first year at university, I’ve really enjoyed my colourful room, en-suite toilet, 4 person flat and the common room. I love that we’ve had a TV, dishwasher and a weekly cleaner which is above and beyond other accommodations. The Wi-Fi is world class and much better than eduroam. I regularly get 300+ mbps on my phone and 1gbps on my Ethernet connected PC. Great for big downloads and gaming. There is always someone at reception to ask for help or to collect your packages. It is also situated in a great location of leith walk with plenty of shops and restaurants. Murano house is the perfect accommodation for me :)
Thank you for your detailed review - we really appreciate you sharing your feedback. I'm so pleased to hear you have felt welcomed, enjoyed our facilities and find the team to be helpful. They'll be pleased to hear this! It's also great that you find the WiFi to be world class. It's such a big part of uni-life so it's fantastic that you not only are supported in the ability to study, but also in your downtime when you are gaming. We hope you continue to have a great stay with us! Kind Regards, Bex Moylan General Manager
Good experience overall but there were huge maintenance things over the year, like random times when they'd paint your room, upgrade the mattress, change your lights etc... was hugely annoying
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I'm sorry that you have felt disturbed during our efforts to improve the condition of our buildings. Our intention overall is to make your home more welcoming, sustainable and comfortable. I do hope that you will soon be able to feel the benefit of these changes, and we appreciate your 4 star review despite some frustration. Kind Regards, Bex Moylan
Rent is extortionate. Everything about this place feels like you're being scammed because you have nowhere else to go - I didn't even apply here, or anywhere with rent within £200 a month of this level, it just makes money off the lack of options a lot of students have. Buildings poorly constructed (my cupboard door fell off), always at least one washing machine broken, and when they do work it's £5 to wash and dry (of course, they usually reveal they're not working after you've paid), fire alarms dodgy and go off at random times for a few seconds (last night it was once at 11 and once at 4am), in general if you can avoid going here, do. At least at other accommodation you'll be paying less.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we do appreciate all feedback to enable us to improve where we can. I'm sorry to hear that you have had some issues, and I would like to address some of these areas to hopefully help. Our building is in an agreement with the University, who manage the tenancy agreements and rent payments. If you were placed in a property that was not your preference, I would recommend discussing this with the accommodations team at the University who can hopefully help you with this. We certainly can assist with any property issues you have, and we do have a dedicated facilities team who are very responsive to maintenance issues. Our reception team can help you to arrange quick fixes of broken items, and we do also have a dedicated app which you can use to report jobs immediately. If you report tasks that way, you will also be kept up to date with time frames and resolutions, so it's a handy way to stay notified on repairs. In terms of laundry, this is managed by Circuit Laundry, who will complete any repairs. There are posters in the laundry with contact details (you can also message them in the app) and they are usually quick to attend and resolve complaints. Our reception team are also very happy to assist in contacting them for you if needed. The prices are set by Circuit, and are in line with other student accommodation properties. Finally, our fire alarm is in place for your safety. I understand it may be inconvenient to you when the alarm is activated, however, there are many reasons for activations and whilst we do our best to reduce them we cannot prevent them completely as we have a duty to investigate and keep you safe. We do have fire safety information posters displayed that can help our residents to avoid false activations, such as methods for cooking and advising around prohibited items. I hope this has gone some way to easing your mind on some of the issues you have given feedback on, but if you do want to discuss further, our team will be more than happy to help you. Kind Regards, Bex Moylan General Manager
Murano house is a great place to live. The staff is particularly nice (like Allan at reception) and the RAs are always giving us a lot of activities to do.
Thank you for your review of Murano House! It's so nice that you find the team to be welcoming, and I'm sure Alan will be happy to hear your comments! The RAs are great too, and always make sure there is something to look forward to! We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay. Bex Moylan General Manager
Lovely management! Got locked out of my room, Alan was very understanding and helped me access it again.
Thank you for your kind recognition of our team at Murano House. They do work hard to help our residents feel welcome and supported, and Alan will be really happy to know he has had a good impact on your stay. Bex Moylan General Manager
Great, helpful and friendly staff( especially Alan the receptionist)
Thank you so much for your review, Alan will be very happy to see that you appreciate him and the rest of the team! We hope that you continue to enjoy your time with us at Murano House. Bex Moylan General Manager
The unite staff on reception are really nice and friendly, of which Alan is especially engaging whenever I need to grab a parcel. Cleaning staff are efficient and leave the kitchens spotless
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Murano House. Alan really is very friendly and I'm glad you have noticed! I'll pass on your kind words about the housekeeping team - they work so hard to maintain the building, and they'll be happy to hear such a nice review. Bex Moylan General Manager
Nice quiet location with good access to the city and shops. Good public transport options too.
Thank you for your review - we're pleased to hear that you enjoy the location, it really is very handy for the city centre! We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay with us. Bex Moylan General Manager
The Staff are super nice and friendly, the house is really ok, just quite expensive considering what you can get for the same amount of money. Clean enough, even though my room was still a little dirty when I moved in. Heating doesn’t turn off in my room, always super warm, and the light are really old and emit a lot of heat also. A little outside of Edinburgh, but the bus is close.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased that you find the team to be super nice and friendly! I agree, they really do a great job. I am sorry to hear that you found some issues when you arrived with us, and I do hope you managed to report this on your moving in inspection. Our MyUnite app is great for reporting issues, and goes directly to our facilities team who are very good at responding quickly, whether it be maintenance or cleanliness issues on arrival. If you don't have the app, just pop along to reception and our team will guide you through how to download and use it. Kind Regards, Bex Moylan General Manager
Really lovely when it was new, however the commute is a hassle and the wifi is terrible. It is very isolating being so far from campus and all the other halls.