Student housing in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2026)

FindStay lists 34 student residences in Edinburgh , with indicative rates from £139.3/wk. The city is home to 2 QS-ranked universities, including University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. Ratings below draw on 680 published Google reviews — prices are indicative, so confirm current rates with the operator.

34residences
£139.3from, per week (indicative)
2QS universities
680Google reviews

All residences

Every listed residence in Edinburgh

Sorted by resident rating, then review volume. Open a residence for room types, review excerpts and rating breakdowns.

McDonald Road — student accommodation in Edinburgh 5.0 (5)

McDonald Road

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £191/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Potterrow — student accommodation in Edinburgh 5.0 (5)

Potterrow

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £368/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Haddington Place — student accommodation in Edinburgh 5.0 (2)

Haddington Place

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £194/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

8 Roxburgh — student accommodation in Edinburgh 5.0 (1)

8 Roxburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £144/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Buccleuch Street — student accommodation in Edinburgh 5.0 (1)

Buccleuch Street

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £258/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Haymarket Yards — student accommodation in Edinburgh 5.0 (1)

Haymarket Yards

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £250/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Snt Straits Meadow — student accommodation in Edinburgh 5.0 (1)

Snt Straits Meadow

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £185/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

The Old Printworks — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.9 (14)

The Old Printworks

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £231/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Meadow Court – Edinburgh — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.9 (10)

Meadow Court – Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £177.32/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

New Park — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.8 (78)

New Park

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £198/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Vita Student Fountainbridge — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.8 (42)

Vita Student Fountainbridge

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £408/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

The Mill House — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.8 (20)

The Mill House

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £175.41/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Gorgie — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.8 (8)

Gorgie

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £179/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Burnet Court — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.8 (4)

Burnet Court

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £253/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

iQ Grove — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.7 (78)

iQ Grove

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £220/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Portsburgh Court — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.7 (78)

Portsburgh Court

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £256/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Straits Meadow — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.7 (52)

Straits Meadow

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £196/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Sugarhouse Close — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.7 (18)

Sugarhouse Close

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £192/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Student Castle Edinburgh — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.6 (31)

Student Castle Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £319/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Yugo Canal Point — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.6 (25)

Yugo Canal Point

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £226.41/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

iQ Elliott House — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.6 (17)

iQ Elliott House

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £236/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Westfield — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.5 (19)

Westfield

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £179/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

iQ Fountainbridge — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.4 (53)

iQ Fountainbridge

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £217/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Vita Student Iona Street — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.4 (21)

Vita Student Iona Street

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £335/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Haymarket — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.4 (20)

Haymarket

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £204.41/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Brewers Court — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.4 (17)

Brewers Court

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £296/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

iQ The Mont — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.3 (34)

iQ The Mont

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £280/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Arran House — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.3 (15)

Arran House

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £209.41/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Brae House — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.0 (1)

Brae House

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £285/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Chalmers Street — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.0 (1)

Chalmers Street

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £235/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

The Bridge House — student accommodation in Edinburgh 4.0 (1)

The Bridge House

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £160/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

200 Cowgate — student accommodation in Edinburgh 3.9 (7)

200 Cowgate

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £198/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Edinburgh College Residence — student accommodation in Edinburgh

Edinburgh College Residence

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £139.3/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Vita Student New Waverley — student accommodation in Edinburgh

Vita Student New Waverley

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

from £381/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Campuses

Universities in Edinburgh

All universities →
QS #34 University of Edinburgh Housing nearby → QS #287 Heriot-Watt University Housing nearby →

Edinburgh housing FAQ

How much is student housing in Edinburgh?
Among the 34 residences we list in Edinburgh, indicative rates start around £139.3/wk at Edinburgh College Residence. Rates rise with room privacy and location — always confirm the current price with the operator.
Which residences in Edinburgh do residents rate highest?
McDonald Road (5.0★), Potterrow (5.0★), Haddington Place (5.0★) top the list, based on 680 published Google reviews across the city. Read the review excerpts on each residence page before you decide.
Which universities can I live near in Edinburgh?
University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University — most listed residences sit within commuting range. Filter by campus by asking Robin, or open a residence page to see nearby universities.
How do I book student housing in Edinburgh?
Shortlist on FindStay, then enquire with the operator directly — they run contracts, deposits and payments. Robin can compare your shortlist and hand it to a housing advisor who follows up within one business day.

Weighing up Edinburgh options?

Give Robin your campus, budget and move-in month — get a like-for-like comparison of these residences, plus advisor follow-up within one business day.