The staff are so lovely and really helpful - they really make you feel like you’re at home. The central location is amazing as well and the fact that it’s only a short walk away makes going into uni so much easier! There’s loads of cafes, pubs, restaurants and clubs really close by so you get a great feel for the city. It feels really safe and secure. The rooms are really nice and have plenty of storage as well.
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The staff are so lovely and really helpful - they really make you feel like you’re at home. The central location is amazing as well and the fact that it’s only a short walk away makes going into uni so much easier! There’s loads of cafes, pubs, restaurants and clubs really close by so you get a great feel for the city. It feels really safe and secure. The rooms are really nice and have plenty of storage as well.
200 Cowgate Information
| Telephone | 0333 331 7697 |
| Postcode | EH1 1NQ |
| Features | 8-minute walk from the University of Edinburgh, 32-minute cycle from Queen Margaret University & Edinburgh Napier University & 39-minute cycle from Heriot-Watt University. CCTV, onsite maintenance, laundry room, contents insurance included, communal kitchen, WiFi, bike storage, all utility bills included & communal TV. |
| Top tip | 200 Cowgate is one of the most central private student accommodation properties in Edinburgh. Visit the website to find out more. |
200 Cowgate Biography
200 Cowgate is centrally located just an eight-minute walk from the University of Edinburgh’s Central campus and Holyrood campus. Located in the heart of the city center, residents can enjoy being within walking distance of shops, supermarkets, nightlife, and the train station.
Residents can rest assured knowing that all utility bills and contents insurance are included in the rental price. Residents have access to onsite bike storage, a handy laundry room, and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation. There is an onsite maintenance team and CCTV to ensure you are always well looked after.
200 Cowgate offers students stylish rooms fitted with modern furnishings. There’s a choice of en-suite rooms with shared kitchens, storage space, and a study area. If you prefer your own space, you can opt for a studio or penthouse where each room has a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, storage space, a desk and chair, and a modern kitchenette. This space has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
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Great place to live in a great location. Staff are very friendly and always make sure everything is working in the building.
Hi, Thanks for taking the time for leaving us a review, it is good to hear you are enjoing your stay with us!
The staff are very friendly and always helpful
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 start review! All the team at 200 Cowgate is delighted to read it and we do our best to ensure that our residents have the feeling of "home away from home". Thank you.
Living in 200 Cowgate is wonderful since the location is good and it’s convenient to do almost everything: near to the Royal Mile, near to the university, and lots of stores nearby. There is free breakfast every month and the staff are all warm and kind.
Hi, Thank you for this geat review, We are glad to hear that you ejoy our brekfast event, we have loads more on out Kliq app, be sure to log in to see whast going on.
Really the absolute best in terms of location. Waverley station is a 7 min walk away which is amazing for me because I have many peripheral placements. It makes travelling much easier and more convenient. There is also a bus stop 3 min away with easy access to multiple buses. It’s located less than a 10 minute walk away from Pleasance gym as well as grocery stores such as Lidl and Tesco. It’s also not too far from the meadows while still being near Prince’s street. I was a little scared at first because it’s right in the centre of a bar street. However, I’ve grown to like the liveliness of the place at night. My windows are double glazed so I cannot hear a thing once I’m in my room. All in all, no regrets here!! I’ve grown to love living here :)
Hi, This is a great review, Thank you so much. We are happy that you love staying with us.
The staff are so lovely and really helpful - they really make you feel like you’re at home. The central location is amazing as well and the fact that it’s only a short walk away makes going into uni so much easier! There’s loads of cafes, pubs, restaurants and clubs really close by so you get a great feel for the city. It feels really safe and secure. The rooms are really nice and have plenty of storage as well.
Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing 5 star review! We are abolutely delighted that you are loving your time at 200 Cowgate. The central location really makes a difference, it's so easy to get everywhere from Cowgate. At the same time, being in the heart of the Old Town makes it safe, secure and always with people around and excellent bus connections to other areas of the city. The icing on the cake is your compliments on the property team, it means the world to us! Thank you dearly.
I love the location and the staff.
Hey! thanks for this! We love you to!
The staffs are all really kind and willing to help with students.
Hello and thank you for your compliments on the 200 Cowgate property team: we love to have you all living with us and we do our very best to ensure you have a safe place, all the amenities in place and make the most of the perfect central location of our property (who does not love a 7 minute walk to the main University campus?). Thank you so much and come to see us if you nedd any asisstance at all.
The staff here is very friendly and patient, also they will do the routine inspections to ensure that we can live in a clean space
It’s so nice to stay in 200 cowgate. The location is just so perfect and convenient. I will recommend all students to come and stay here:)
Hi, Thank you for the wonderful review, we are all so happy that you enjoy living with us.
Staff here are really friendly and kind that they always ask me whether everything’s alright for me, and it’s really a nice location of 200 Cowgate cause every well known places are surrounding here, I can just go everywhere I want by walking. So personally speaking, it’s quite a nice place to stay for my academic year:)
Student accommodation is located just 10 minutes from the central area of the University of Edinburgh. The management team is very friendly and helpful. Internet is very fast and I have not had any problems with it.
Nice bed nice kitchen nice floors
Hi, Nice Review, Thanks
I had a fantastic experience staying at this accommodation. The location is incredibly convenient, especially for students like me who need to be close to the university. You'll never have to worry about being late to class since it's just a stone's throw away. The staff at this place are exceptionally friendly and accommodating. They make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. One thing that pleasantly surprised me was the soundproofing. Despite being located near a lively street with bars, the room becomes a peaceful sanctuary when you close the windows at night. It's like your own quiet oasis. Another perk is the affordability of the washing machine. Laundry is a breeze with such reasonable prices. The kitchen here is a real gem - spacious and well-equipped. The stove works like a charm, making cooking a pleasure. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Highly recommended!
Hi, Thank for the the great review, Its really nice to see that our students love living with us.
A bit overpriced for the quality of housing, room size, and amenities you get. Main issue is constant fire alarms going off - smoke alarms seem to be too sensitive and staff doesn’t seem to know how to resolve the issue, because all of these instances have been false alarms. Location is great, but a bit loud at night due to being a prime location for clubbing (not the property’s fault). For the most part, staff are friendly, helpful, and responsive.
Hi, Thanks for the nice review. We are always here to help and assist when needed.
It’s a really amazing accommodation!
Hi WOW what a nice thing to say! We are glad you enjoy it.
Attentive and friendly management, clean and well organised living space, surprisingly not much noise! Ample opportunity to interact with fellow flatmates through events organised by management. Feels like a home away from home. :D
Hi, Thanks for the review, we are all so glad that you are enjoying living with us.
Great place with an amazing location!
Hi, Thank you for leaving a review your kind words are nice to hear.
Great location with good atmosphere, worth going!
Hi, Thanks for the great review!
The property has a good location, which gives students easy access to both university campus and amenities in the town. Highly recommend the accomdation to any freshers who would like a well located property within a good budget
It’s a nice place to live in, the staff here are really warm and kind. The location is also perfect for shopping and eating. And It’s close to my school. Anyway, perfect!
Hey! Thank you for this lovely review.
It is a good space, which is near to my school and other center places. The only shortcoming I think is that the night is not that quite because of the outside buildings and bars.
Hello, thank you for your review. Indeed one of the main points of staying at 200 Cowgate is it's extraordinary location, with the main University of Edinburgh campus a short 7 minutes walk and we are right in the heart of the city. That being said, there is a vibrant atmosphere in the area, in particular on weekends, however all the rooms have double windows, it is very effective to block the noise.
I’ve had an overall good experience, there’s good space in my room, getting things fixed is easy communication and the location is perfect. I do wish the reception was open 24/7.
Hi, Thanks for the lovely review.
It is a good choice of accommodation, especially the location. But due to the surroundings, the noise is pretty annoying at night.
Hi, Thanks for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed staying with us. One of the best things about staying at 200 Cowgate is how close we are to the The University of Edinburgh AND the bright lights of the city centre! Craig, Property Mananger
Very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are nice and the kitchen is quite big.
Hello, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback and are glad to hear you are enjoying your time at 200 Cowgate. Kind Regards Craig - Property Manager