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For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre

2.0 star property
Adults-only apartment in Edinburgh

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Premium Studio, Non Smoking
Games room
Front of property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire apartment

Sleeps 220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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61-63 London Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 6AA
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Meadowbank Stadium
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace of Holyroodhouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre puts you in the centre of Edinburgh, 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Royal Mile and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. .You can enjoy free WiFi in each apartment. .This smoke-free apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and luggage storage. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room and a lift.

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Meadowbank Stadium - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jock's Lodge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bellfield Brewery Taproom - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre

Adults-only apartment in Edinburgh
For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre offers its guests concierge services, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre offers 137 accommodations. This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • TV in common areas

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 137 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre?

The closest beach to For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre is Portobello Beach (3.1 km).

Is For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre family-friendly?

No, For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre?

No, For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre?

No, pets are not allowed.

For Students Only - Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

sarah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
On arrival our sheets had stains on them our bin wasn’t emptied had food and cigarettes, pots and pans were peeling and unusable. Staff was kind and helpful after telling them.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Iryna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is very much student accommodation and the room looks and feels that way. The bed is very uncomfortable, thin mattress. I will avoid going forward.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025