Straits Meadow, Edinburgh

Straits Meadow Edinburgh is a luxury student accommodation in Edinburgh with six floors of En-suite and Studio flats. With study rooms, games and entertainment areas, a laundry room, bike storage and plenty of social space, Straits Meadow Edinburgh is perfect for students looking to make new friends. it is a 24-minute walk to Moray House School of Education, a 22-minute bus ride to the GS Campus, approximately 28 minutes by bus to Edinburgh College of Art, and 38 minutes by bus to Heriot-Watt University.  Straits Meadow Edinburgh student accommodation is located close to Edinburgh city centre and a 5-minute walk to the Meadowbank shopping area, making shopping easy for essentials. Students can enjoy excellent services and facilities while living here.

Features

Straits Meadow is Edinburgh's new 2021 student accommodation with 274 beds over six floors.

• Rooms types: There are two types of accommodation: each en-suite room has a small double bed, plenty of storage space and a study area. Studios include the Premium Studio and Club Studio; suites have their own bathroom. Each room has ample storage space, a mattress, a desk and other essentials. Recreational facilities are available.
• Infrastructure: desk, chairs, wardrobe, wifi, bookshelves, storage, microwave, fridge, washing machine, water heater.
• Recreational Facilities: Straits Meadow's recreational area features foosball, video games, and other entertainment, a pool table, a cinema screening area where you can watch the latest movies, and an outdoor area where students can barbecue or play sports.
• Utilities: water, electricity, heating.

Location and What's Hot?

Straits Meadow Edinburgh is close to Holyrood Park, Arthur's Seat and the city centre, which is a 15-minute walk away. There are plenty of bus stops in the area, which are about a 3-minute walk away. The Meadowbank shopping centre is a 5-minute away, making supermarkets and shopping very convenient. There is also a 24-hour McDonald's downstairs and many entertainment facilities, such as nail salon, beauty shop, fencing school, gym, etc. Straits Meadow Edinburgh student accommodation is very convenient and one of Edinburgh's most cost-effective student flats.

Transport

Straits Meadow is a 15-minute drive from Edinburgh city centre, with a bus stop 2 minutes downstairs. 

• Train
  Edinburgh Waverley Station: Edinburgh's main railway station is approximately 2.5km from Straits Meadow Edinburgh. It takes approximately 30 minutes to walk to the station and 15 minutes by bus. 
• Buses
  London Road Bus Stop: Straits Meadow Edinburgh is located close to London Road, where there are several bus stops within a few minutes walk. The main bus routes include:
  Bus routes 4, 26, 44: These routes connect Edinburgh city centre with Straits Meadow Edinburgh and are usually a 10-15 minute journey.
  Bus routes 19 and 34 pass the University of Edinburgh and its campuses, and the journey takes 15-20 minutes.
• Light Rail
  York Place Station: This is the nearest light rail station and is approximately 1.5 kilometres from Straits Meadow Edinburgh student accommodation, which is approximately a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride away. The Light Rail (Edinburgh Trams) connects to the city centre, Edinburgh Airport and other key locations, providing easy access to public transport.

Security and Services

Straits Meadow Edinburgh student accommodation has 24/7 secure access, night security, and a management and maintenance team to help you quickly solve equipment problems. Straits Meadow Edinburgh also offers a parcel collection service, and a wealth of social activities are organised regularly.