Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh is a Russell Group university founded in 1583, ranked among the world’s leading universities. It covers medicine, law, humanities, sciences, and informatics, with a central campus around the Old Town and George Square. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Heriot-Watt University covers engineering, sciences, and business, with its main campus at Riccarton to the west of the city. Edinburgh Napier University covers business, computing, and health sciences across campuses in the city. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Edinburgh

Marchmont, just south of the Meadows, is the classic student area for University of Edinburgh students, within walking distance of the central campus. Newington and Bruntsfield are also popular and close to the centre, while Tollcross and Haymarket suit students who want to be near the city centre.

Getting around Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s central student areas are within walking distance of the University of Edinburgh, and the city is well served by an extensive bus network and a tram line. Edinburgh Waverley station has direct services to Glasgow, the wider region, and other UK cities.

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