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179a Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, UK
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Welcome to Straits Mile, where premium student living meets Scotland's inspiring capital.
Located on the iconic Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, this property places you in the heart of the city. Strategically positioned to serve students at the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh College of Art, and Queen Margaret University, Straits Mile redefines what city centre student accommodation can be.
Your prestigious address on Canongate couldn't be better connected. Edinburgh Waverley Station is just moments away, and extensive public transport links are at your doorstep. This puts Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland within reach. Whether you're heading to lectures, exploring world-famous festivals, or discovering the city's cultural treasures, you're perfectly situated for it all.
Life at Straits Mile goes beyond expectations. Fuel your ambitions in dedicated study spaces, stay active in the on-site gym, or unwind in the cosy cinema room with friends. The spacious communal lounge and gaming area create the perfect social hub, and superfast Wi-Fi keeps you connected at all times.
Thanks to our all-inclusive utility bill package, you can focus on making your academic journey as memorable as possible. Our dedicated on-site management team ensure your lifestyle remains streamlined, so you can simply enjoy the experience.
Choose Straits Mile, the pinnacle of Edinburgh student living, and elevate your university life to new levels.
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Rent including
Student wellbeing

Classic Studio
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week
2 Tenancy options
From£299 /week

Classic Plus Studio
Tenancy 44 week | 39 week | 51 week
3 Tenancy options
From£335 /week

Accessible Studio - Available on Request only
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week
2 Tenancy options
From£345 /week

Premium Studio
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week
2 Tenancy options
From£365 /week
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The property does not charge a booking fee. When you accept your room offer, you’ll be asked to pay a deposit to secure your room which is secured with a deposit protection service and refunded at the end of your tenancy.
No pets of any kind are permitted at the property, except registered assistance dogs.
If you follow the ‘book now’ process you can select the room of your choice or you can make special requests within the ‘create application’ route which we will do our best to accommodate, however all requests and subject to availability and conditions.
If you turn 18 in the first semester of university, we can accept your booking at properties where there is 24/7 security available and have an adult over the age of 18 must be a co-signatory on your tenancy agreement and must accept the terms of it. B. We can accept under 18s in some of the properties subject to the Policy for Students under the Age of 18. C. Note : Aspen property does not accept bookings from students under the age of 18.
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You will receive a tenancy agreement with the room reserved under your name.
The property will complete the room allocation. If you change your mind, you can still cancel for free and receive a full deposit refund within the cooling-off period specified in your agreement.
Pay your rent at a later date, in accordance with the payment terms outlined in the agreement.
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