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Best Student Accommodation In Edinburgh

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Filter and discover student accommodation in Edinburgh, with 94 buildings spread across 5 universities.

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A self-contained unit with a kitchen and bathroom

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University Halls

Housing that is owned and managed by the university, often located on campus with basic amenities and a more integrated student community.

Private Accommodation

Privately operated housing, offering modern facilities, more room options, and a diverse mix of students – often at a higher cost.

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Catered

Accommodation that provides meals in a dining hall as part of the rent, offering convenience but less flexibility.

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Accommodation that requires students to handle their own cooking, providing more flexibility but also requiring more meal planning and budgeting.

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Apartment

A self-contained unit with a kitchen and bathroom

Ensuite

A bedroom with a private bathroom

Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a shared bathroom

Studio

A self-contained unit with a kitchen and bathroom

Types of Accommodation
Types of Accommodation
University Halls

Housing that is owned and managed by the university, often located on campus with basic amenities and a more integrated student community.

Private Accommodation

Privately operated housing, offering modern facilities, more room options, and a diverse mix of students – often at a higher cost.

Catering
Catering
Catered

Accommodation that provides meals in a dining hall as part of the rent, offering convenience but less flexibility.

Self-Catered

Accommodation that requires students to handle their own cooking, providing more flexibility but also requiring more meal planning and budgeting.

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Student Accommodation and Halls, Edinburgh


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Around 56,000 students live in Edinburgh and there are 86 halls spread between 3 universities.

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and is full of culture, as well as being home to some of the most beautiful architecture and scenic countryside. It is the perfect place for any history and art lovers as it is home to a range of historic buildings including the famous Edinburgh Castle. It also boasts some of Scotland’s most important national galleries. The city is full of culture and hosts 12 diverse festivals throughout the year, including the 25-day-long Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest art festival. There are several bars and clubs around the city, and you can always find cheap student nights. If you are looking to party over New Year’s, you do not want to miss out on Hogmanay, a Scottish celebration of New Year over 3 days! Read more about Edinburgh

The average cost of student accommodation in Edinburgh is around 31% more expensive than the national average (we've tracked costs for private and uni halls over the last 12 months) and cost of living in Edinburgh is around 13% cheaper than London (Numbeo).

Learn about all the student halls and accommodation in Edinburgh by browsing through our list below.

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