Straits Meadow, edinburgh

Straits Meadow Student Accommodation in Edinburgh

Edinburgh quickly teaches you one thing—where you live changes how you spend your day. A shorter walk to class means an extra coffee before a lecture. A supermarket around the corner saves another journey after a long afternoon. That's where Straits Meadow starts to make sense.

Set on London Road, Straits Meadow Edinburgh keeps university buildings, public transport, and everyday essentials close enough that most routines stay uncomplicated. The building combines en-suite rooms with private studios, so you can decide how much space you want without moving away from the city.

For students looking at accommodation around the capital, Straits Meadow student accommodation continues to attract attention because it brings together a practical location and facilities that people genuinely use throughout the year.

Straits Meadow Edinburgh Student Accommodation Overview

The first month at university usually settles into a pattern quite quickly. You work out where to buy groceries, which route gets you to lectures fastest and where you'll probably spend your evenings with friends.

Straits Meadow in Edinburgh city centre fits naturally into that routine.

The building includes shared en-suite accommodation alongside self-contained studios. Some residents enjoy sharing a kitchen and getting to know their flatmates. Others prefer closing their own front door at the end of the day and having complete privacy. Both options are available here, which makes the property suitable for different budgets and different ways of living.

Utility bills are already included, internet is ready when you move in, and the shared spaces give you somewhere else to spend time besides your room.

Straits Meadow Address & Location

Straits Meadow Edinburgh Address

61–63 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AA

London Road keeps you close to the city without placing you in the busiest tourist streets.

A short walk takes you towards Holyrood Park in one direction and Edinburgh's city centre in the other. Bus stops, supermarkets, cafés, and local shops are already part of the neighbourhood, so most daily errands don't require much planning.

Why Choose Straits Meadow?

Some accommodation looks impressive on move-in day but becomes less practical once lectures begin. Straits Meadow student accommodation focuses on the things you'll actually notice every week.

• Around a 10-minute walk to Edinburgh city centre.

• Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are roughly five minutes away on foot.

• University of Edinburgh Holyrood Campus is only a short bus ride or cycle away.

• Studios include a private kitchen and bathroom for students who want complete independence.

• En-suite rooms suit anyone who prefers sharing a kitchen while keeping their own bedroom and bathroom.

• Bills, Wi-Fi, and utilities are already included in the weekly rent.

• Study rooms, cinema lounge, games room, and shared lounges stay open throughout the year.

• Bike storage, laundry facilities, and secure fob entry help with everyday routines.

• CCTV, 24-hour security, and an on-site management team remain available if support is needed.

Room Types & Prices at Straits Meadow

No two students look for exactly the same room. Some want the lowest weekly rent. Others care more about extra floor space or having their own kitchen. Straits Meadow student accommodation Edinburgh covers both ends of that scale.

 

Room Type	Weekly Rent	Suitable For
Classic En-suite	From £210	Private bedroom and bathroom with a shared kitchen
Club Studio (Ground Floor)	From £250	Self-contained studio with easy ground-floor access
Club Studio	From £265	Private kitchen, bathroom and study area
Premium Studio	From £270	Larger studio with additional living space
Premium Plus Studio	From £285	The most spacious studio option in the building

 

Every room comes furnished with a bed, wardrobe, study desk, chair and storage before you arrive.

What's Included at Straits Meadow?

The weekly rent already covers the essentials, so there aren't separate utility accounts to organise after moving in.

Your rent includes:

• Electricity

• Gas

• Heating

• Water

• High-speed Wi-Fi

Furniture is already in place from day one, which makes moving into Straits Meadow Edinburgh much simpler than furnishing a private rental yourself.

Facilities at Straits Meadow

Shared facilities usually become part of everyday life after the first couple of weeks, particularly during busy parts of the semester.

Study Areas

Dedicated study rooms give you another place to work when your room starts feeling distracting, or you need to revise with classmates.

Shared Spaces

The building includes several places where residents naturally spend time outside lectures.

• Cinema room

• Games room

• Lounge

• Outdoor courtyard

• Table football

• Vending machines

Everyday Essentials

Several practical facilities are available throughout the building.

• On-site laundry

• Bike storage

• On-site maintenance

• Secure fob entry

• CCTV

• Wheelchair-accessible facilities

Many people searching for Straits Meadow in Edinburgh city centre compare location first and facilities second. Here, both come together in one place, making Straits Meadow Residence Edinburgh a practical choice for students who want to stay close to campus while keeping everyday life straightforward.

Universities Near Straits Meadow Edinburgh

Most universities in Edinburgh are spread across different parts of the city instead of being grouped in one area. That makes transport important, but from Straits Meadow Edinburgh, reaching classes is usually straightforward thanks to the regular buses along London Road and the short distance to the city centre.

University	Approx. Distance	Typical Commute
Academy of Music and Sounds – Edinburgh	1.71 miles	Around 10–15 minutes by bus or cycle
University of Edinburgh Business School	2.14 miles	Direct bus or cycle in around 15–20 minutes
Edinburgh College of Art	2.26 miles	Easy bus journey or around 20 minutes by bike
Edinburgh Napier University – Morningside Campus	3.75 miles	Regular bus connections
Edinburgh Napier University – Merchiston Campus	3.85 miles	Around 20–30 minutes by public transport
University of Edinburgh – Little France Campus	3.87 miles	Direct bus routes available
University of Edinburgh – King's Buildings	4.24 miles	Bus or cycle commute
Queen Margaret University	4.69 miles	Direct public transport connection
Edinburgh Napier University – Craiglockhart Campus	5.48 miles	Bus journey across the city
University of Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus	12.54 miles	Bus connection via city routes
Edinburgh Napier – Screen Academy	15.74 miles	Public transport required
Edinburgh Napier – Sighthill Campus	15.80 miles	Regular bus services
Heriot-Watt University	15.87 miles	Direct buses across Edinburgh

Transport Options Near Straits Meadow

Getting around Edinburgh rarely requires a car. Buses run throughout the day, cycling routes connect different parts of the city, and many students simply walk whenever the weather allows.

London Road sits just outside Straits Meadow residence Edinburgh, so catching a bus usually takes no more than a couple of minutes. Waverley Station is also easy to reach whenever you're travelling home for the weekend or heading to another city.

Transport	Nearest Option	Approx. Distance	Useful For
Bus	London Road & Marionville Road stops	2-minute walk	University campuses and city centre
Train	Edinburgh Waverley Station	Around 1.5 miles	National rail connections
Tram	McDonald Road Stop	Around 11 minutes by bus	Airport and cross-city travel
Cycling	London Road cycle routes	Outside the property	Daily commuting
Walking	Edinburgh city centre	Around 25 minutes	Shops, restaurants and attractions

Students under 22 who qualify for Scotland's National Entitlement Card can travel on buses free of charge. Older students usually save money with a Ridacard, which covers unlimited bus and tram travel across Edinburgh.

Nearby Places

The area around Straits Meadow in Edinburgh city centre already has most of the places students end up using during the week, so everyday errands don't usually mean travelling across town.

Category	Nearby Places
Supermarket	Tesco Duke Street
Shopping Centre	Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
Café	Snax Café, The Dean Coffee Shop, Café Modern One
Restaurant	Tattu Edinburgh, Terrace Restaurant, The Voyage of Buck
Library	University of Edinburgh Law Library, National Library of Scotland
Gym	The Gym Group Edinburgh City
Hospital	Spire Edinburgh Hospital
Parks	Holyrood Park, The Meadows, Lochend Park, Princes Street Gardens
Pubs	The Strathmore Bar, The Devil's Advocate, The World's End, Teuchters

The location works particularly well for students attending the University of Edinburgh, while the city's transport network also keeps campuses such as Edinburgh Napier, Queen Margaret University, and Heriot-Watt within practical travelling distance. That flexibility is one reason many students consider Straits Meadow student accommodation when comparing different parts of the city.