Gorgie, Edinburgh — en-suite rooms and studios in west Edinburgh
Gorgie, Edinburgh is a student accommodation at 543 Gorgie Road, opened in 2022, in the Gorgie area of west Edinburgh. It has 249 rooms, made up of en-suite rooms in shared flats, across Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, and self-contained studios in Bronze and Silver, including accessible options. Every room has a three-quarter double bed, a fitted wardrobe and a study desk. The Silver Ensuite Castle View offers direct views of Edinburgh Castle. All rooms are fully furnished and include utility bills and Wi-Fi. Residents also have full access to the gym at the nearby sister property, Westfield.
Living in Gorgie
Gorgie sits on Gorgie Road, a well-connected residential part of west Edinburgh. Heriot-Watt University is around fifteen to nineteen minutes away by bus. Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart Campus is around thirty minutes on foot or fourteen minutes by bus, and the University of Edinburgh is around thirty minutes by bus. For example, Slateford train station is about twelve minutes on foot, and Tesco is around eight minutes away. In addition, students under 22 travel free on local buses in Scotland, and Saughton Park is close by for time outdoors. You can compare other options on our Edinburgh student accommodation page.
Is Gorgie right for you?
Gorgie suits students who are comfortable commuting by bus, in exchange for a quieter, residential base in west Edinburgh. The Silver Ensuite Castle View is a distinctive option for students who want direct views of Edinburgh Castle. The games area, study space and full gym access at the nearby sister property also make it a practical, well-equipped choice. Have you lived here? Share your experience to help other students choose.
