Straits Mile, Edinburgh — student studios on the Royal Mile
Straits Mile, Edinburgh is a student accommodation at 179A Canongate, on the Royal Mile in the Old Town. It offers 76 self-contained studios across a wide range of tiers, including an accessible studio and a loft apartment. Every studio has a private kitchen and bathroom. Each studio comes fully furnished and includes utility bills and high-speed internet. Students can also choose dual occupancy at no extra cost on eligible rooms.
Living on the Royal Mile
Straits Mile sits on Canongate, on the Royal Mile, a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. The University of Edinburgh is the closest institution, within easy reach on foot or by public transport. Edinburgh College of Art is also nearby. Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh Napier University sit further out, but both remain accessible by public transport. In addition, the Old Town’s shops, cafés and cultural venues sit right on the doorstep. Furthermore, students under 21 travel free on Scottish buses with a National Entitlement Card or Young Scot card, which helps with commuting further afield. You can compare other options on our Edinburgh student accommodation page.
Is Straits Mile right for you?
Straits Mile suits students who want a self-contained studio right on the Royal Mile, within walking distance of the University of Edinburgh. The gym, cinema lounge and games hub also make it a well-equipped, sociable choice, and students can choose dual occupancy at no extra cost if they want to share. Have you lived here? Share your experience to help other students choose.
