Find all types of student accommodation in Edinburgh including student houses, student flats and student halls. Edinburgh is home to the world famous University of Edinburgh, just one of several universities in Scotland's capital city.
Find all types of student accommodation in Edinburgh including student houses, student flats and student halls. Edinburgh is home to the world famous University of Edinburgh, just one of several universities in Scotland's capital city.
Edinburgh is a city known for its history, from Greyfriars Bobby to streets linked with Harry Potter, but Edinburgh is popular among students as well as tourists. Daily life here quickly becomes a routine and the area is a place that you call home. Everything feels close, even with the hills, and you will find yourself walking between campus, cafés and familiar spots without thinking about it.
There is always something happening; the Fringe Festival in August fills the city with shows, street performances and crowds, while events like Beltane bring a different kind of energy to places like Calton Hill. You can also explore without spending much: museums, galleries and landmarks such as St Giles’ Cathedral and the Scott Monument are free to visit, and parks like Princes Street Gardens offer space to slow down.
Nature is part of student life here. Walk up Arthur’s Seat or Calton Hill for wide views across the city, or head out to Portobello Beach when you need a break. Closer to home, areas like Leith Walk are full of independent cafés and shops.
Getting around the city is simple, most places are within walking distance, with buses and trams covering longer journeys.
Are you going to live and study in Edinburgh? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Edinburgh from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Edinburgh will cost you £108 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £179 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Edinburgh. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Morningside and Newington.
In Edinburgh the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Edinburgh. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by ‘letting period’.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Edinburgh halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Edinburgh will be £432.
All landlords and property managers in Edinburgh are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
Edinburgh Universities
Edinburgh is home to four universities, including Heriot-Watt University and Queen Margaret University.
