Murano House, Edinburgh

Murano House is a popular student accommodation in Edinburgh, offering private studios and shared ensuites. Murano House Edinburgh accommodates 272 students and is conveniently located between the city centre and the Leith Creative Quarter, with streets full of food shops and thrift shops. Students staying at Murano House accommodation will also find many famous universities and attractions nearby, with the University of Edinburgh's main campus 15 minutes away by bus and Heriot-Watt University 40 minutes away by bus. Some of the city's best attractions are less than a 30-minute walk away, including the iconic Calton Hill, the vast Holyrood Park and the towering Arthur's Seat, providing you with the ideal student living experience.

Features

Murano House Edinburgh offers a wide range of quality accommodation options, including En-suite rooms with en-suite bathrooms and Studio rooms with private kitchens for students who prefer to live independently or share space with a roommate. All rooms are equipped with comfortable double beds, spacious wardrobes, plenty of storage space, study desks and good ventilation and lighting to ensure a comfortable and productive study and living environment.

Murano House student accommodation has been designed to enhance the student experience with a wide range of facilities. For study, the housing has a quiet, common study area for individual revision or group discussion, and for relaxation, there is a cosy common lounge area and outdoor social space where students can relax with friends and enjoy their leisure time with recreational facilities such as table tennis. Daily life facilities include bicycle storage, laundry and vending machines for students' convenience. High-speed broadband and Wi-Fi are available throughout the building, ensuring a seamless transition between study and entertainment. Utility bills are all included in the rent so that students can focus on their studies and life with peace of mind.

Location and What's Hot?

Conveniently located between Edinburgh's city centre and the creative Leith district, Murano House is surrounded by streets full of speciality restaurants, cafes and vintage shops, providing students with a varied daily experience. There are a variety of flavours to choose from within walking distance, from Cilantro, an Indian restaurant just 2 minutes away, to NeighbourWood, a Syrian restaurant 6 minutes away, and Taisteal, a modern European restaurant 16 minutes away, catering for all tastes. In addition to dining, Murano House is surrounded by several popular leisure venues. For a relaxing drink, head to The Black Fox pub, a 3-minute walk away, or Brass Monkey Leith, a 4-minute walk away, for a good cup of coffee. There are also popular cafes nearby, such as Kawaneko Katsu & Coffee and Little Fitzroy Coffee, which are great places to study or just chat. At weekends and in their free time, students have easy access to many of Edinburgh's famous attractions, with Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat within walking distance for nature and hiking. Cultural and historical attractions such as the National Monument of Scotland and The Edinburgh Dungeon in the city centre are also within easy reach, adding a wealth of things to explore and enjoy.

Nearby Universities

• University of Edinburgh Main Campus: 15 minutes by bus
• Moray House School of Education and Sport: 18 minutes by bus
• Edinburgh College of Art: 28 minutes by bus
• University of Edinburgh KB Campus: 32 minutes by bus
• Heriot-Watt University: 40 minutes by bus

Transport

Murano House is conveniently located within walking distance of a number of bus and tram stops, including Leopold Place (Stop EE), St Andrew Square tram stop and Princes Street - Waverley Steps (Stop PN), providing students with easy commuting options within the city. With McDonald Road train station just a 6-minute walk away and the main Edinburgh Waverley train station nearby, it's easy to get to school, travel to other Scottish cities and make everyday travelling hassle-free.