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4.43 / 5
2.2 mi from nearest campus View map
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  • 24 mins
2.2 mi from nearest campus View map
  • 34 mins
  • 11 mins
  • 24 mins

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I like the arrangement of studio, cozy and has everything i need. Feels secure to live here, especially with friendly and helpful staff. perfect location, right next to 24 hrs McDonald's, and lots of supermarkets are in walking distance. Highly recommended.

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I like the arrangement of studio, cozy and has everything i need. Feels secure to live here, especially with friendly and helpful staff. perfect location, right next to 24 hrs McDonald's, and lots of supermarkets are in walking distance. Highly recommended.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member13114363 On 3rd September 24 verified Verified student

Straits Meadow was the ideal place to spend my Masters year. Rachel et al. at reception are incredibly welcoming reception staff, and the building itself is of a fine standard. The number 5 runs from the accommodation doorstep to the UoE main campus (Bristo Sq, Appleton Tower, George Sq, etc.) at the exact perfect time for the start of UoE lectures, arriving at XX:05 for a XX:10 start. If you're under 22 you can get free bus travel in Scotland which means quick and easy access to campus while buying an extra half hour in bed. Believe me this is vital across the academic year. I believe there is a similar bus for students at Heriott-Watt as well. The location, although initially seeming out the way, is very well connected with all the shops and 24hr McDonalds a University student may need on the doorstep (the Nepalese across the road is by far the best curryhouse I came across in Edinburgh too...)

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 18th September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member5113260 On 9th August 24 verified Verified student

It is a quite and tidy place and I have a really happy experience of living.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 15th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11113259 On 9th August 24 verified Verified student

Very excellent living experience. I love the window

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 15th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member9113258 On 9th August 24 verified Verified student

very excellent live experience!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 15th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member6113257 On 9th August 24 verified Verified student

Excellent! I am really happy living here!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 15th August 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member13113256 On 9th August 24 verified Verified student

Good overall, but could improve in activities that help us make friends.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 15th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member10112715 On 22nd July 24 verified Verified student

I’m happy to be here. Especially it is in quiet and calm area, but not far from the center which makes you feel botu engaged in the city and feel safe.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 23rd July 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member5112105 On 3rd July 24 verified Verified student

nice place and great location. very close to bus stop and big shopping centre (easy to go grocery shopping)

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 4th July 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12111785 On 24th June 24 verified Verified student

Great time here,nice staff and great room!highly recommend!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 25th June 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member6111608 On 20th June 24 verified Verified student

I like the arrangement of studio, cozy and has everything i need. Feels secure to live here, especially with friendly and helpful staff. perfect location, right next to 24 hrs McDonald's, and lots of supermarkets are in walking distance. Highly recommended.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 21st June 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member13111601 On 20th June 24 verified Verified student

Ultimately a very pleasant experience, made possible by the wonderfully supportive staff 💕 Happy to have spent my final year at university here 💕

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 21st June 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member5106786 On 18th April 24 verified Verified student

Great, very engaged staff, Rhys in particular is great.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 19th April 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member10106641 On 16th April 24 verified Verified student

My staying is good. The temperature is quite hight in the share room in the ground floor. My room is perfect, maybe I would have preferred a “real” mattress instead of a water one. The shared kitchen is fine, it has everything that you need. Everything else is perfect. Management really nice

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 17th April 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member11106568 On 15th April 24 verified Verified student

Really nice location. The staff is really helpful and supportive. The room ate really nice

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 16th April 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member13103658 On 12th March 24 verified Verified student

Great experience. Team is lovely and nice to have a chat with. Close to multiple big supermarkets and has frequent busses to get into the city and to uni. Rooms are very modern and comfortable. Can be a trek to get to Kings Campus but other than that a 10/10 experience.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 13th March 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member11102305 On 27th February 24 verified Verified student

My stay at Straits Meadow has been remarkable so far. Despite its location being a bit farther away from the main city center of Edinburgh, there is everything you need nearby and many bus links to different parts of the city. I also enjoy how close Arthur’s seat is from the accommodation as it makes for nice walks (you can even get a nice view of it if you are located on the upper floors). The social spaces are always clean and comfortable, with regular and fun events held throughout the semesters. The property team is always there to listen, help and overall very supportive through any issue encountered. I would only have nice things to say about Rhys and Rachel. Finally, Meadowbank stadium being located on the other side of the road is also a big plus for anyone looking to get easy access to sport / gym facilities. I would recommend anyone to stay there for their studies at Edinburgh. — Léa

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 28th February 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member798662 On 31st January 24 verified Verified student

Very quiet and convenient living experience facilitating by several grocery stores and a bus station nearby. The staffs are always ready to help me collect my parcels. Would recommend!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 1st February 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1098018 On 24th January 24 verified Verified student

Straits Meadow is a great place to stay as a student. The rooms are very pretty and the staff here are very kind and helpful individuals. They will always take your concerns seriously and provide helpful solutions to the problem. The distance between Straits Meadow and the University of Edinburgh’s Main Campus takes around 20-25 mins on the bus. It is also within walking distance as well and will take roughly the same amount of time as the bus. Some people may find it a little far away, but I personally think having a little distance between the accommodation and campus makes your student life more enjoyable and can help to separate your private life and your academic life. There are a reasonable amount of bus links nearby to go anywhere in Edinburgh as well so I am rarely worried about travelling here. In the year I have stayed here, I have made many friends and fantastic memories. I definitely do not regret staying here!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 25th January 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1096877 On 9th January 24 verified Verified student

Really good student accommodation. Location very good with supermarkets near by. Reception staff Rhys and Rachel are amazing and are always willing to help with anything that they can. Very good communication sources about events/fire alarms/important things we students should know. The building is always looking clean. Best of all it makes me feel safe!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 10th January 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1196778 On 5th January 24 verified Verified student

in the straits meadow I have plenty of memorable experience and I am so thankful to have these experience. The people here are nice and kind. Love them so much

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 8th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member496777 On 5th January 24 verified Verified student

It’s a nice place to live! It’s pretty near to Sainsbury’s, so it is convenient.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 8th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1296770 On 5th January 24 verified Verified student

The facilities of the studio are very complete and the heating is very warm. I am very satisfied with this. There is a bus stop at the door, making traveling very convenient.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 8th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member496769 On 5th January 24 verified Verified student

Perfect living experience,close to the bus station and shops, the environment around there is safely and quite.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 16th January 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1091736 On 29th September 23 verified Verified student

A warm and kind experience! Amazing staff, extremely lovely and always helpful.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 24th October 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member690236 On 18th August 23 verified Verified student

I had a great experience staying at Straits Meadow. It's just 15 mins away from the city center with very good connectivity. The location of the accomodation is pretty amazing. It is very close to Portobello Beach and Arthur's Seat and also has McDonald's right next to it which is open 24/7. The property staff is very friendly and helpful who oragnise a lot of events for us to socialise (my favourite being the painting sessions). Would definitely recommend you to book your stay here.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 25th August 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member490083 On 11th August 23 verified Verified student

Extremely rewarding year spent at Straits Meadow. Great location for students as it is far from the hustle bustle and noise of the city center, it helps you to focus on self studying. Great links to bus stops (walking distance) to reach the Uni. (Although can be a bit far from the King's Campus) 10-15 minutes bus ride to Portobello beach, which allowed us to have random bonfire nights. Also, walking distance to Arthur's seat, great area to jog/cycle around. Situated right next to McDonald's, very convenient to fulfill late night (or literally anytime) hunger cravings. Very friendly staff at the property, helps with any issue. Study space and common room are very comfortable. They also organize various events, grab and go breakfast, mental health days where you can draw and paint on the canvas provided. I've found an amazing bunch of friends too! It is a relatively new property, built a couple of years ago, so no maintenance issues as such. Totally recommend to future students!!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 25th August 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1290080 On 11th August 23 verified Verified student

A very good living experience, staff are really helpful and nice. There are social activities and snacks occasionally in the reception or common room. Parcels are collected in an efficient way. I really enjoy living here.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 25th August 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member590079 On 11th August 23 verified Verified student

The management team is great, they’ll make you feel right at home; they are really very helpful throughout your entire tenancy. I would totally recommend this property to anyone

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 25th August 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1388032 On 24th June 23 verified Verified student

I really had a good time living in Straits Meadow. Although it a little far from Campus GS, it near the bus stop. The price also offset its distance defect. The staffs are all friendly.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 26th June 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1285997 On 11th May 23 verified Verified student

it is a little bit far away from the school

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 30th May 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1385730 On 5th May 23 verified Verified student

The building is impeccably maintained, with clean common areas, hallways, and other shared spaces. The kitchen is shared with only four other flatmates, which contrasts most university accommodations where 7-9 people typically share a kitchen. Throughout the year, numerous events take place, including a visit from Santa Claus during Christmas, Easter Egg activities, Ramadan celebrations, and various giveaways like books. Additionally, monthly free breakfasts and complimentary fruits are provided for the residents. Overall, the living experience here is both comfortable and engaging.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 9th May 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member477059 On 3rd February 23 verified Verified student

A great place to stay, staff are friendly and help you out with a range of issues. Good transport to the city centre as well within walking distance, there is a retail park with a food shop as well as a range of other shops. well recommended

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 9th May 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member475286 On 19th January 23 verified Verified student

Straits Meadow is a great place to stay! My studio is quite roomy. It’s also very pleasant and convenient to live here because there are a large shopping center ( Sainsbury’s, M&S outlet etc.) and several bus stops nearby.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 9th May 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1071388 On 7th September 22 verified Verified student

A lovely place to stay. All the staff are very helpful and friendly. Had a wonderful time here and would definitely rebook again.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member671360 On 6th September 22 verified Verified student

Thank you to all the friendly staff - Bex, Rhys, Colin and David. It was such a pleasure to stay at Straits Meadow and finish up my thesis :) Love, Fatma

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member567289 On 15th March 22 verified Verified student

So, I started my stay in september 2021, i booked the classic ensuite, and honeatly speaking, i was quite worried at first, since i arrived, i received so much support from the Team itself and specially talking about Rhys and Rebecca, rhet are the best. For Accommodation Feedback: The rooms are really good, well-built, great space even for the class ensuite. The washrooms are the best. Kitchens are amazing, so big with a lot of space for storage. The best thing is that, its quite near to Meadowbank Market where Kfc, Mcdoalds, Sainsbury, Poundland , MnS and Tk Max are just 5 mins walk. For Team Feedback: Amazing team (Especially Rebecca and Rhys as I have been in contact with them the most, always ready to help and always supported). Thank you so much!! Student of Room 509-C

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 16th March 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member964581 On 3rd December 21 verified Verified student

Perfect :) very accommodating staff and good facilities

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 3rd December 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member864002 On 19th November 21 verified Verified student

The management is pretty good and the room is also perfect, all things are prefect and I enjoy living there.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 19th November 21
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member464001 On 19th November 21 verified Verified student

While it's a little farther from the university buildings and other amenities, the place has an amazing accommodation team who are friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately there's been constant construction going on on the building so it can get really noisy but hopefully that'll go away when construction is over.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 19th November 21
Student Review: 4 /5
By member463803 On 12th November 21 verified Verified student

The experience has been good so far, but it's a little farther away from my university which has been a problem.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 12th November 21
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1063802 On 12th November 21 verified Verified student

I think this is a good place to live at, but it is quite a trek from the universities

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 12th November 21
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member763497 On 3rd November 21 verified Verified student

Love my home! There initially were some hiccups but the management handled it so well! Very happy with the accomodation!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 4th November 21
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1163490 On 3rd November 21 verified Verified student

Great place to live, in a quiet area and walking distance for the center if u enjoy long walks. Nice rooms with quite a lot of space and storage. Friendly property team and overall would highly recommend!

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 4th November 21
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member863489 On 3rd November 21 verified Verified student

The staff were great from the beginning and very accommodating, always trying to help and resolve any issues quickly and efficiently

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 4th November 21
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member963476 On 3rd November 21 verified Verified student

Good for students living I like the location best for many near shopping malls

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 4th November 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member762861 On 14th October 21 verified Verified student

It’s a lovely accommodation and I love the flatmates. The people at the accommodation are very helpful.

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Reply from Straits Meadow On 4th November 21

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