About our accommodation

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We have several University-run student accommodation sites. This includes a brand new 778 bedroom (all en-suite!) student accommodation site opposite Fountain Park, called Bainfield, which will open for September 2013. 

All Edinburgh Napier University accommodation is self catered and situated in the centre of Edinburgh, on good transport routes to our campuses. They are well supplied by shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, cinemas and sports facilities. 

If you are a first year or direct entrant undergraduate student who meets the allocation criteria, you will be guaranteed a place.

We will allocate you a suitable space based on the general criteria outlined below; it's not possible for you to choose your accommodation site. 

We are currently building a brand new student residence in Fountainbridge, for students starting in September 2013! 

Flat developments 

All accommodation is non-smoking in the flats and stairwell. Cigarette bins are provided outside each flat development for cigarette ends. See what's included at the bottom of this page.

Bainfield, New Fountainbridge, EH11 1AR (postcode tbc)

Brand new for September 2013

• Weekly rent £115 per week (studios £125 per week)
• 38 week tenancy
• Brand new kitchens, en suite bathrooms and furniture
• Large development for first year undergraduate students, returning students and postgraduate students of all ages
• 117 flats housing 778 students
• 10 minute walk to city centre
• Small number of studio flats available

 Google Street View (please note this shows the construction work in progress. The development will be complete for September 2013 - in the meantime check out the webcam of the development).

Riego Street, EH3 9BL

• Weekly rent £103 per week
• 38 week tenancy
• Large development for mainly first year undergraduate students under 21 years old
• Mixed and single gender flats available
• 58 flats housing 269 students
• 10 minute walk to city centre

 Google Street View

Virtual Tour

Wrights Houses, EH10 4HR

• Weekly rent £101 per week
• 38 week tenancy
• Refurbished in 2007
• Mainly students aged 17 - 22
• Single gender flats only
• 24 flats housing 106 students
• Short walk to 24-hour Jack Kilby Computing Centre at Merchiston campus

 Google Street View

Virtual Tour

Morrison Circus, EH3 8DW

• Weekly rent £103 per week
• 38 and 51 week tenancies available
• Mainly postgraduate students
• Quiet residential area near Haymarket
• Single gender flats only
• 24 flats housing 96 students
• 10 minute walk to city centre

 Google Street View

Virtual Tour

West Bryson Road, EH11 1EH

• Weekly rent £103 per week
• 38 week tenancy
• 51 week tenancy for nursing students
• Mainly nursing students and students over 22
• Mostly single gender flats, limited space for mixed gender flats
• Located in quiet residential area of Polwarth
• 35 flats housing 155 students
• Easy walking distance to Edinburgh Napier campuses

 Google Street View 

Virtual Tour

The following are approximate distances from the flat developments to the main campuses.

What's included?

All sites have storage areas for bikes. We offer on-site parking at some of the developments (always check with your Accommodation Officer before bringing your car to Student Accommodation). The new Bainfield development has NO parking facilities.

Kitchens and shower rooms / toilets have vinyl flooring, while living areas, halls and bedrooms are carpeted (except at Bainfield where laminate flooring is fitted throughout the flat). All are equipped with internal self-closing fire doors.

All kitchens & living areas contain:

• Fridge freezer
• Electric oven & hob
• Microwave, kettle and toaster
• Laundry facilities (washing machine in flat at Riego Street, West Bryson Road and Morrison Circus / coin operated central washing machines at Wrights Houses and Bainfield)
• Ironing board (iron not provided)
• Vacuum cleaner (except Bainfield)
• Mop, bucket, dustpan & brush set
• Dining table/breakfast bar & chairs/bar stools
• Coffee table & sofas / lounge chairs
• Window blinds/curtains

All bedrooms contain:

• Single bed & mattress - Bainfield has 4ft wide beds
• Desk & chair
• Wardrobe
• Chest of drawers
• Wash basin (except Wrights Houses)
• Shaver point (except Wrights Houses)
• Modem or data cable for up to 8Mb internet access
• Blackout window blinds/curtains
• Wastepaper bin
• Bainfield bedrooms are all ensuite with their own toilet and shower facilities

You will need to bring your own towels, bedding, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, and you may wish to bring a desk lamp for studying. You may order a bedding pack online (duvet, pillow, flat sheet, duvet cover and pillow case) when you apply for accommodation. They cost of £30 and you pay for this on application along with your £500 advance rent payment.  

All our flats are close to local shops and department stores where you can pick up the essentials at a reasonable price when you arrive.

Support

The flats are managed by a professional team of accommodation staff based off-site.

Our Accommodation Officers can offer support for personal problems and can put you in touch with welfare and support services in the University. The Officers hold weekly drop-in sessions at the developments, and students can also make meeting appointments in advance.

Senior Residents are older students who live on site to help welcome new residents and check that everything runs smoothly throughout the year.

Contact details of your Accommodation Officer and Senior Resident will be displayed on the notice board for your flat.

Security

The University has a 24 hour security service for any out of hours emergencies. They can be contacted by phone on 0131 455 6119.

CCTV is installed at the larger developments and security patrols are regularly carried out through the night and on weekends. The University does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to the personal effects of residents, either in the flats or in car park areas.