Straits Place, Edinburgh — student studios in Newington
Straits Place, Edinburgh is a student accommodation at East Newington Place, in the Newington area of the city. It has 65 self-contained studios, across several tiers, including an accessible studio. Every studio has a private kitchen and bathroom. All studios are fully furnished and include utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi. Dual occupancy is available at no extra cost on eligible rooms.
Living in Newington
Straits Place sits in Newington, close to the University of Edinburgh, which is around fourteen minutes on foot or five minutes by bike. Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University are further out, reachable by public transport. For example, Edinburgh Waverley train station is under thirty minutes away. In addition, 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 Place right for you?
Straits Place suits students who want a self-contained studio close to the University of Edinburgh, in a quieter part of the city. The gym, cinema lounge and courtyard also make it a well-equipped choice, and dual occupancy is available at no extra cost for students who want to share. Have you lived here? Share your experience to help other students choose.
