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Universities close to Marchmont
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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University was a technical college which gained university status in 1992. With three campus sites and over 20,000 students, specialising in applied science, creative industries and computing. A top-ranked modern Scottish university, and voted number one in the UK for Film Production and Photography, as well as Art & Design and Film & Media Studies.
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is the world's first mechanics university and the eighth oldest higher education institute in the UK. Renowned for science and engineering, and offers a world-class level of education. Consistently ranked as one of the best universities in the UK by subject area, and winner of the University of the Year in Scotland two years running and currently top five. Spanning globally with a campus in Dubai and Malaysia, with over 30,000 students across all five University campuses.
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English speaking world, the eighth largest university in the UK and the second most popular institution by volume of applications. With over 35,000 students annually and some noteworthy alumni with three British Prime Ministers, Alexander Graham Bell and Charles Darwin, it’s no surprise that this is one of the most well-regarded universities in the UK.
The Earl of Marchmont
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Sainsbury's Local
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Cafe Artista
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The Meadows
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
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The Earl of Marchmont
0.1km
Sainsbury's Local
0.2km
Cafe Artista
0.2km
The Meadows
0.4km
Edinburgh Waverley Station
0.8km
About student living in Marchmont
Connectivity
Student accommodation in Marchmont is ideal for students attending the University of Edinburgh, as it’s just a ten-minute walk to the campus. The area is well-connected, with several bus routes running through it. It’s only a twenty-minute bus ride from Marchmont to the centre of Edinburgh.
Outdoors
Marchmont is surrounded by large green spaces. Both Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows are just a short walk away from student houses in Marchmont. Both offer the perfect space to hang out with friends or play sports. Living in student accommodation in Marchmont, you’re also in prime position to attend the annual summer fair held at The Meadows.
Food and Drink
Marchmont has lots of great options for food and drink. Head to Susie’s Vegetarian Kitchen for amazing plant-based options or Cafe Artista for rustic Italian cuisine. The Earl of Marchmont is the place to go for a cold beer or a delicious cocktai, while The Argyle and Cellar Bar offers a welcoming atmosphere and lots of live entertainment. With so much to choose from, you’ll never be short of options living in Marchmont student housing in Edinburgh.
Entertainment
If you’re an active person, student houses in Marchmont are perfect for you. You’ll be just a stone’s throw away from the tennis courts, outdoor volleyball courts, and cricket pitches in The Meadows. You can also head to the Warrender Swim Centre to do some laps of the pool.
Shopping
There are plenty of unique shopping opportunities close to student accommodation in Marchmont, Edinburgh. Be sure to check out some of the independent stores, like Doodles Craft Shop. You can also pick up your essentials from Sainsbury’s Local and the many convenience stores in the area.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Marchmont has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are Marchmont student properties to suit every taste and budget, from shared student houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Marchmont and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Marchmont
Marchmont is one of the most popular student areas in Edinburgh due to its amenities and convenient location close to the University of Edinburgh. Marchmont student housing in Edinburgh is in high demand every year.
Marchmont is an area to the south of Edinburgh’s Old Town, bordered by Morningside.
The University of Edinburgh has halls of residence in and around the city centre. The university provides catered and self-catered accommodation for more than 9,000 students. Students will typically live in these halls for their first year, before moving into student houses in Marchmont and the surrounding areas for their second and third years.
There isn’t one specific area in Edinburgh where students stay during their time at university. However, students do tend to live in student accommodation in Marchmont, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh city centre, Brunswick, Leith Walk, Morningside, Stockbridge, Trinity, and the West End.
Marchmont is considered to be a safe area by residents. As it’s such a popular student area, you should feel secure living in student accommodation in Marchmont, Edinburgh.
It takes twenty-five minutes to walk from Marchmont to Edinburgh Waverley train station, but just under fifteen-minutes to drive there.
Many student houses in Marchmont are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.
It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.
The majority of student accommodation in Marchmont can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.
Short-term student rentals in Marchmont are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Edinburgh.
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