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Fantastic student accommodation! The location is great, just 15 minutes walking distance from the city centre. There are many local food shops around to try different types of food. There are direct bus routes to the city centre and to all of the universities campuses. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help. Finally there are many different social spaces and events that give you the opportunity to meet new people.
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Fantastic student accommodation! The location is great, just 15 minutes walking distance from the city centre. There are many local food shops around to try different types of food. There are direct bus routes to the city centre and to all of the universities campuses. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help. Finally there are many different social spaces and events that give you the opportunity to meet new people.
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McDonald Road Information
| Telephone | 0343 253 9119 |
| Postcode | EH7 4GT |
| Price from | £225.00 per week for 24/25 (subject to availability) |
| Features | 25-minute walk from The University of Edinburgh & within a 37-minute cycle from both Edinburgh Napier University & Queen Margaret University. Cinema room, fitness studio, communal kitchen, contents insurance included, outdoor area, common room, study room, all-inclusive rates, laundry room, games room, WiFi & gym. |
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Room Types
4 Single Rooms - Ensuite 4 Bed Ensuite - room
McDonald Road Biography
McDonald Road offers student luxury accommodation just fifteen minutes from Edinburgh city centre. You can reach the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University within a thirty-five-minute cycle or on those lazy days, you can make use of the fantastic transport links.
The residence has a variety of social spaces for you and your friends to enjoy. There is a cinema room, communal lounge, communal kitchen, courtyard and games room. You can skip your gym membership as there is an onsite gym and fitness studio. To ensure your stay is as convenient as possible, there is a laundry room, study room, WiFi, all-inclusive bills and contents insurance.
At McDonald Road, you have the option of staying in a self-contained modern studio or ensuite room. The ensuite rooms have a fully equipped kitchen that is shared with three, four or five flatmates, making it the ideal choice if you are looking to stay with friends. All rooms come fully furnished, so all you need to do is simply move in.
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Friendly staff, good facilities to cater to every activity.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your accommodation and additional facilities at McDonald Road. Kerri
Friendly front of desk, Great location
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for McDonald Road. We are happy to know that you are enjoying your experience so far. Kerri
The staff are incredibly helpful and lovely from the first day I moved in. They are part of the reason why I rebooked for September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for McDonald Road. We are happy to hear you have re-booked with us and the team will be here to welcome you back in September. Kerri and the McDonald Road Property Team
Fantastic student accommodation! The location is great, just 15 minutes walking distance from the city centre. There are many local food shops around to try different types of food. There are direct bus routes to the city centre and to all of the universities campuses. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help. Finally there are many different social spaces and events that give you the opportunity to meet new people.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at McDonald Road. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service and are always here to help. We are pleased that you enjoyed the social aspect of our accommodation. We strive to create a welcoming environment where students can not only live comfortably but also have opportunities to meet new people and create lasting memories. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Kerri
This property is located to many food shops as well as located in a safe location right outside several bus and tram stops that go straight to the university and airport. The facilities are clean and the gym and cinema room are a great addition!
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your accommodation and additional facilities at McDonald Road. Kerri
facilities are great and the staff are all very nice and accommodating
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for McDonald Road. We are happy to know that you are enjoying your experience so far. Kerri
I’m a masters student and have found this accommodation great considering it is my first time living in Edinburgh. The location is great and Kerri is always there to offer assistance when required so big s/o. A shame I won’t be living here for another year as my course is only one year.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for McDonald Road. We are happy to know that you are enjoying your experience so far. Kerri
very good experience overall..
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you are enjoying your accommodation at McDonald Road. Kerri
The staff are really friendly and make every experience with them personal, make sure they get to know you individually
Hi, Thank you for leaving a review for McDonald Road. We are very pleased that you know the team are always here to help. Thanks Kerri
On site staff amazing and caring. Off site staff. IE their bosses see students as cash cows.
Hi, Thank your for taking the time to leave a review for McDonald Road. I am pleased to read that your comments about the team. Thank you Steven
It is close to many facilities.
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My experience here has been phenomenal. The accommodation provides good value for money in terms of services and friendly staff.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
People in here really nice and friendly and have lots of activities
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
Awesome staff, friendly an attentive, especially Kerri who always welcomes you with a friendly smile.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
Probably one of the worst student accommodations you could go to. Although the facilities are excellent, including a gym and private cinema room, there is almost never anybody on site. Repairs take over a month despite the online logging system. Hallways are often left dirty and unclean for over two months. Collecting parcels and deliveries is going to be almost impossible. The electric doors often leave people locked out of their rooms and the emergency phone line tends to take 3-4 hours to reach any resolution or to have someone arrive on site. Whilst the location on Leith walk is quite convenient, the tram works make bus journeys very difficult. It’s around a 40 minute walk to George Square campus otherwise….
Hi, Thank you for your previous feedback. A lot has changed at McDonald Road since your feedback providing a much better place for our students to live. Thanks Steven Property Manager
If you want to live miles from the city on a street where people are routinely attacked and in a building where everything is falling apart then 6 McDonald Road is for you.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback, Leith has changed a lot over the past few years. The area has lots of nice cafes and restaurants and a great area for students to live. Thanks Steven
Do not come here, you will become unfortunate. The staffs are rude, they reply to emails very slowly, and even don't reply to emails. They also think you're annoying.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback and I am very sorry to read about your eperinces at McDonald Road. A lot has changed over the past few years and the proeprty is now managed by a different company. Thank you Steven
it has been quiet during lockdown but the staff are really nice and give a welcoming feeling.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road during a very tough time for everyone. Thanks Steven
I have lived in the McDonald Road accommodation since my first year at uni. Their studio apartments are very spacious and have a great layout. The staff are all very welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. The location is great with only a 20 minute walk to the city centre and bus stops are only a few minutes walk away. Make sure to read the descriptions on the rooms as the studio do not come with a microwave or toaster (it doesn’t say on the website that they do anyway). Overall I have had a great stay and will be coming back to live here for my final year.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road. Thanks Steven
Really nice!!!I’m celebrating CNY with my roommates!!
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. It is great read that you are enjoying your time at McDonald Road and celebrating with your flatmates. Thanks Steven
6 Mcdonald road tbh this year has been overpriced at 5700 pound no kettle, toaster or microwave, ironing board available, we were provided with a kettle and toaster months after moving in. one fridge freezer for 5 people which has had its challenges. The desk in the room is far to small and not realistic to get uni work done on. despite paying 5700 pound there are only 2 washing machines in the whole complex for over 100 people and one of these has been continually breaking throughout the year. however, despite these issues the staff at this complex are lovely. The location is great 10 minute walk to waverly. A co-op right outside and a tesco and sainburys close by. I would recommend staying here for students despite the issues mentioned above.
Hi, Thank you for the taking the time to leave us a review. A lot has changed since the time of this review with many imrpovements around student experience and facilities. Thanks Steven