Student Accommodation Edinburgh

Accommodations of different types are available in Edinburgh, among which academics as per their requirements. In some accommodations, students get the company of so many students, whereas there are some in which, students live alone or in the company of only a few students. Here are some of the accommodations according to this category.

Accommodations with a Group of Students

If you want to live in student accommodation Edinburgh with a group of students, then you can choose between university accommodation and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Below, you can read the details of these two types.

• University Accommodation

University accommodations are the types which are owned by universities and are often found on the university campuses or are attached to them.  Students can access the university facilities such as libraries, lecture halls, sports courts, playgrounds, and more. Besides, there are also the in-house facilities for students in accommodations, such as Wi-Fi, laundry, study areas, and more. In these accommodations, students live under the tight security system of the university; therefore, this is one of the safest types of housings. Preference is given to the first-year students in university accommodations.

• Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)

Purpose-built student accommodation or PBSA is a perfect alternative to university accommodation. PBSA properties are the complexes designed for students. Here, you can find different types of rooms, studios, and apartments. Students live in a group, so you find a campus-like environment here. Moreover, students from different universities and colleges can live together in these types of accommodations. Many of these accommodations are found within just a few minutes of walking distance.

PBSA properties provide several basic and high-end amenities to students. Wi-Fi and broadband, laundry, study room, study chair and table, kitchen appliances, TV, etc., are some of the basic amenities that you can find in PBSA.  Besides, there are the gyms, games rooms, conference rooms, sports courts, swimming pools, and a lot more high-end amenities that may be found in PBSA properties. PBSA properties also have tight security systems, including CCTV cameras, security teams, and secure door entries.

Personalized Accommodations

There are some personalized accommodations available in Edinburgh, where students can live alone or with two to four roommates/housemates. Two types of accommodations can be especially marked as personalized accommodations.

• Homestays

Homestays are accommodations in which rooms are provided to students by some locals of Edinburgh. Students can live in the houses of some locals, and this arrangement helps them immerse themselves in the Scottish culture of Edinburgh. Beds and other furniture are provided to students in homestays. In some houses, you can also find Wi-Fi. These are the affordable accommodations for students.

• Private Rental Apartments

Private rental apartments are the other personalized types of accommodations. These are the apartments located outside or at distant locations from student complexes.  These apartments provide full freedom to students in Edinburgh. A student can either rent an entire apartment, or he/she can rent an apartment in sharing with other residents. Students need to make arrangements for most of things on their own. Some of the facilities may be available in the private rental apartment, such as Wi-Fi, cooking hobs, etc.