King's Stables Road, edinburgh

King's Stables Road Edinburgh Student Accommodation

Plenty of student accommodation puts you close to a university. Very few put you opposite a castle. 27 King's Stables Road Edinburgh does exactly that. The address places you beside the Grassmarket, a short walk from the University of Edinburgh and surrounded by cafés, shops and everyday essentials. Every studio gives you your own kitchen, bathroom and study space, so you can settle into university life without sharing your room. If you've been looking at King's Stables Road Edinburgh as an option, this property combines city-centre living with the privacy many students prefer.

King's Stables Road Address & Location

Address:

27 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh EH1 2JY, United Kingdom

The location puts you in Edinburgh's Old Town, directly opposite Edinburgh Castle. Grassmarket is only a few minutes away, while Princes Street Gardens, Lothian Road and Princes Street are all within walking distance. Lectures, supermarkets, cafés and public transport can all fit into your daily routine without relying on long journeys across the city.

Many students shortlist 27 King's Stables Road Edinburgh because they can walk to both university buildings and the city centre in the same trip.

Why Choose King's Stables Road Edinburgh?

Accommodation usually becomes part of your routine after the first few weeks. A short walk to lectures, somewhere quiet to study and a comfortable room matter much more than they do on move-in day. King's Stables Road Edinburgh covers those everyday needs while giving you one of the best locations in the city.

Here's what you can expect:

• Private studios with your own kitchen and en-suite bathroom.

• Castle-view studios available in selected room categories.

• Utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi included in the rent.

• Cinema room, gym, study rooms and shared lounges.

• Secure entry, CCTV and on-site management.

• Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and the University of Edinburgh all within walking distance.

Students who want independent living without moving away from the city centre usually keep King's Stables Road Edinburgh on their shortlist.

Studio Types & Prices at King's Stables Road

Every room at King's Stables Road Edinburgh is self-contained, so you have your own place to cook, study and relax. The main differences between room categories come down to size, location inside the building and castle views.

Studio Type	Weekly Price
Value Studio	From £338
Premium Studio – Limited View	From £325
Premium Smaller Studio	From £327
Premium Smaller Studio – Castle View	From £335
Premium Bigger Studio – Limited View	From £339
Premium Studio	From £340
Premium Bigger Studio	From £347
Premium Studio – Castle View	From £366
Premium Smaller Studio – Castle View with Terrace	From £367
Premium Bigger Studio – Castle View	From £376
Premium Studio – Castle View with Terrace	From £388
Premium XL Studio – Castle View	From £393
Premium Bigger Studio – Castle View with Terrace	From £390
Premium XL Studio – Castle View with Terrace	From £397

Prices may change depending on availability.

Castle-view studios remain the most popular choices, while terrace rooms give you extra outdoor space that's difficult to find in central Edinburgh.

What's Included?

Monthly budgeting becomes much easier when the main household bills are already covered.

Bills Included

• Electricity

• Gas

• Heating

• Water

• High-speed Wi-Fi

Facilities

Life at King's Stables Road Edinburgh extends beyond your studio. Shared facilities give you extra places to study, exercise or spend time with friends whenever you want a change from your room.

Study Spaces

Assignments don't always get finished at your desk. Dedicated study rooms give you another quiet place to work during busy weeks.

Social Spaces

Movie nights, conversations with friends or a break between lectures usually happen here.

• Common room

• Cinema room

Fitness

The on-site gym makes it easier to fit exercise around lectures without travelling across the city.

Everyday Convenience

Laundry, bike storage and on-site support all help make day-to-day student life simpler.

• Laundry room

• Bike storage

• On-site management

Safety

Security stays in place throughout the property.

• Secure door entry

• CCTV

Universities Near King's Stables Road Edinburgh

Most days begin with the same routine: leave your room, grab a coffee if there's time, then head to lectures. From 27 King's Stables Road Edinburgh, several university buildings are close enough that walking becomes part of the day.

University	Distance	Typical Journey
Edinburgh College of Art	0.49 miles	Around 10 minutes on foot
University of Edinburgh Business School	1.38 miles	Around 20–25 minutes on foot
Edinburgh Napier University – Merchiston Campus	1.47 miles	Around 10 minutes by bus
University of Edinburgh – Main Campus	Around 1.5 miles	Around 20–25 minutes on foot or a short bus ride

Students who choose King's Stables Road Edinburgh usually find they spend very little time travelling between accommodation and campus.

Transport Options Near King's Stables Road

Walking works well for many daily journeys around the Old Town, but public transport is close by whenever you need it.

Bus

West Port, Grassmarket and Bread Street bus stops are all within a few minutes' walk. Routes run across Edinburgh throughout the day, making lectures, shopping and evenings out easy to plan.

Students under 22 can travel free on buses with a Young Scot Card. Older students usually buy discounted travel through the Transport for Edinburgh app.

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is around 15 to 20 minutes away on foot. Haymarket Station is another useful option for local and regional journeys.

Tram

Princes Street tram stop is roughly a 10-minute walk away. Trams run directly to Edinburgh Airport and several other parts of the city.

Cycling

Secure bike storage is available inside the property for anyone bringing a bicycle to Edinburgh.

Everyday Places Near King's Stables Road

The first few weeks usually settle into familiar routines. Most people end up buying groceries from the same supermarket, stopping at the same café before class and walking through the same streets on the way home.

Grocery Stores

A quick shop after lectures is easy around the city centre.

• Sainsbury's Local

• Tesco Express

Cafés & Restaurants

Grassmarket fills up throughout the day with students, visitors and locals. Coffee shops, pubs and restaurants are never difficult to find.

• Cafés around Grassmarket

• Restaurants around Grassmarket

Parks & Outdoor Spaces

A bench, fresh air and half an hour away from your screen can make a busy week feel a little lighter.

• Princes Street Gardens

• The Meadows

• Grannies Green

Shopping

Most shopping trips happen around these parts.

• Princes Street

• St James Quarter

Fitness

The gym is already available inside the building, and another fitness centre is only a short walk away.

• On-site Gym

• PureGym Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Transport Hubs

Weekend trips home or travelling across Scotland become much easier with these transport links nearby.

• Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station

• Haymarket Railway Station

• Grassmarket Bus Stops

• Bread Street Bus Stop

• East Fountainbridge Bus Stop

Conclusion

University life gets busy quickly, so having everything close by makes a real difference. From walking to lectures and picking up groceries to meeting friends in Grassmarket or catching a train for the weekend, 27 King's Stables Road Edinburgh keeps everyday essentials within easy reach. If you're looking for student accommodation in Edinburgh, this address gives you the convenience of the city without making daily travel part of the challenge.