Edinburgh

Edinburgh is such a cool...

Edinburgh is such a cool city. A little bit expensive sometimes, especially on nights out, but a great atmosphere. Food is great and the festivals are definitely worth going to. read more

I fell in love with the...

I fell in love with the city straight as I moved here! It’s so beyond beautiful read more

Night life is good and...

Night life is good and facilities are available read more

Great city- highlight...

Great city- highlight of being here for university is the city experience read more

Even though I have only...

Even though I have only lived here for 4 years, this place has felt more like home than my birthplace. This place has everything, unique architecture, amazing facilities and entertainment, and gorgeous views of mountains and lochs within walking distance read more

Edinburgh is a wondeful...

Edinburgh is a wondeful city for us to live. The beautiful scenery, the nice people, the special stores and the old archtectures, all are so nice for me! I love the every street, very building, even the train station and supermarket, I really love this city!!! read more

Good city, enjoy it loads,...

Good city, enjoy it loads, would like to continue living here if I find a job read more

edinburgh is a great...

edinburgh is a great city, lots of things to do read more

an amazing city though...

an amazing city though it will hopefully be more lively after the pandemic is over. read more

It is a very nice walkable...

It is a very nice walkable city, During COVID we weren't able to experience nights out so I can not rank it. It is expensive and eating out can be very expensive. read more

Edinburgh is a beautiful...

Edinburgh is a beautiful city to live in. The wet and gloomy weather can be difficult to deal with. read more

All very good normally...

All very good normally but haven’t really been able to experience it yet. read more

As an international student,...

As an international student, it is a fairly easy place to adjust. It is a student-friendly city and I feel safe knowing there are peers my age or people in the same phase of my life as me: studying abroad. So I don't feel like I am alone at all times. read more

Living in Edinburgh can...

Living in Edinburgh can be quite expensive if your budget is low, once you get used to the city and get to know its secrets or ways of fitting in your budget, you'll love it ! The public transport is well developped and the city is still building a new tramway ! Most restaurants and bars and clubs were closed so i could not have a taste of night outs... Yet, when everything opened (weeks before I left) I enjoyed every seconds out in edinburgh's streets ! read more

Love the city! So much...

Love the city! So much so I've decided to stay once my four years are up. Lovely friendly people, hills and the sea on your door step. Best thing I've ever done was moving!! read more

Edinburgh is definitely...

Edinburgh is definitely one of the prettiest and friendliest cities, I absolutely love it! read more

Such a lovely city! Not...

Such a lovely city! Not too big or too small, amazing architecture, always some new streets to explore and buildings to admire. This city really has a special vibe which makes it feel like home! read more

Relatively cheap living...

Relatively cheap living cost, but the food is terrible. Many restaurants are more or less selling the same thing, so it is very easy to run out of options of dinner. Walk and cycle can get to the most places in the city, and the walking and cycling path are pretty good. The bus takes even more time in certain cases. read more

Very nice, relaxed city....

Very nice, relaxed city. Hard to comment on going out due to covid restrictions! read more

Beautiful and historic...

Beautiful and historic place that you can both enjoy the views and night outs. Inclusive environment. A bit expensive. read more

Edinburgh is historic...

Edinburgh is historic and modern at the same time with great night life read more

Great place to live however...

Great place to live however the cost of living would ideally be a lot cheaper. Amazing place excluding that read more

Expensive but loads to...

Expensive but loads to do and see read more

The university is very...

The university is very good, and most of the teachers are very friendly to the students and always answer any questions. Due to the epidemic situation this year, I can't attend physical classes, so I don't have much experience and understanding of the school in many aspects. read more

A safe and beautiful...

A safe and beautiful city that is deal for student life. read more

Beautiful place full...

Beautiful place full of history and a very lively city. read more

Edinburgh is a great...

Edinburgh is a great city. Love nights out here. read more

Very interesting to discover...

Very interesting to discover It is enjoyable Even though staying at home and look out of the window read more

Really great location,...

Really great location, lots of things to do, and never boring! read more

Edinburgh is a wonderful...

Edinburgh is a wonderful city to live in! I’d never been here before I moved to study, but the people and place has changed my life for the better in multiple ways. While the city is generally expensive, Edinburgh buses and tram links are excellent and living costs go down significantly if you decide to love only 20-30 minutes away from the uni by bus. There are a myriad of cultural events which make the place wonderful! read more

Lovely city with many...

Lovely city with many shops but also gorgeous natural areas! read more

Don't know where to begin.......

Don't know where to begin.... come experience it yourself! read more

Edinburgh is an amazing...

Edinburgh is an amazing city which is very welcoming. Really great restaurant and coffee shop scene. Huge amount of pubs and great cocktail bars. Good variety of night clubs but definitely not the best night out you'll find in the UK. Rent is high but able to find affordable housing with some searching. The architecture and general feel of the city is amazing. Lots of green space, lots of historical monuments, lots to explore. Definitely a city you'll fall in love with and not want to leave after. read more

For a student, I believe...

For a student, I believe living in Edinburgh has been very reasonable in all aspects. read more

Edinburgh is a nice city...

Edinburgh is a nice city but it has less malls compared to another cities read more

Despite the pandemic,...

Despite the pandemic, it has been an amazing first year of living in Edinburgh and with having nothing open, surprisingly you don’t get too bored read more

Public transportation...

Public transportation quite accessible. Shopping super markets are very handy. It's a place of art, literature, history, music and folklores. read more

Living and renting is...

Living and renting is expensive, but there are usually enough options to earn too. read more

Amazing, as a student...

Amazing, as a student I love staying here read more

Stunning city, public...

Stunning city, public transport can get you about anywhere. read more

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The best city i’ve ever...

The best city i’ve ever been to so I love living here. Should be even better after the pandemic read more

Can't speak for Nights...

Can't speak for Nights out but everything is else is really good and reasonable compared to Dublin prices! Great to have a reliable bus service & the app is unreal. Hard to beat the beauty of Edinburgh read more

Dont eat out/ mights...

Dont eat out/ mights out/ use public transport often enough to have a review but heard good things read more

Edinburgh is my favorite...

Edinburgh is my favorite city in UK, so unique and so much to do as well as a lot of opportunity. read more

Its an expensive city...

Its an expensive city but is much more organized when compared to other cities in UK but its worth the money since its a beautiful city with great view. read more

Great city with lots...

Great city with lots of shops and great nightlife read more

On the cusp of expensive,...

On the cusp of expensive, Edinburgh provides a range of both amazing cultural and entertaining aspects. Whether you want to live your university life raving in clubs or taking a calming walk in the meadows, you can truly pick your life here. read more

The cost of living in...

The cost of living in Edinburgh will be higher compared to other locations in the UK, but there is no denying the upbeat and vibrant lifestyle here. You will be able to get just about any cuisine you like around town, night outs are never too hard to plan, and shopping is as easy as walking down Princes Street, literally! Public transport is easily accessible through buses and trains that runs around town regularly. read more

I can´t really rate properly...

I can´t really rate properly many of these items because the quarantine had everything closed. But the city´s parks and architecture were spaectacular, and the public trasport was very efficient too. read more

Edinburgh is a beautiful...

Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I went to many famous places of interest. But unfortunately because of the epidemic, my understanding of Edinburgh is not very clear. I hope I can visit this city again in the future. read more

I don't really experience...

I don't really experience the social part of the city but Edinburgh and its surroundings are definitely beautiful. read more

The city can be expensive,...

The city can be expensive, however it you know where to look prices decrease very quickly. This year has been different with the pandemic, but Edinburgh seems to have adapted well and still offers an abundance of opportunities. Would have liked to enjoy my last year further but it has allowed me to focus and realise what matters most to me about this wonderful city. read more

A beautiful city. No...

A beautiful city. No shortage of local amenities. Has a good nightlife, but also has places that feel like you're in the countryside in the middle of the city. read more

Great city all around,...

Great city all around, I love the architecture, the ambiance and that it has a lot of natural spaces. The people are really nice and the population is really diverse because of the university having students coming from all over the world. It has a great choice of restaurants, you can find any food you want really. It is not so great for shopping but I don't really mind. The public transport only has buses and I really think it is too expensive for students even if you take a monthly pass. read more

Great student city! Would...

Great student city! Would definitely recommend read more

Edinburgh is one of the...

Edinburgh is one of the best cities to spend your university years. Great pubs, welcoming people and incredible landscapes and architecture. read more

Public transport is very...

Public transport is very good, it is easy to reach any part of the city. There are many good quality restaurants and variety of choices of international cuisine. read more

Not much to say given...

Not much to say given the current pandemic situation we're in, but ordering food in hasn't been great. Princes Street shopping is decent though. read more

Very expensive city,...

Very expensive city, but its beautiful and pre-covid social life is great. read more

Edinburgh is a great...

Edinburgh is a great city to live in read more

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Edinburgh is an amazing...

Edinburgh is an amazing city to live in although very expensive, especially student accommodations read more

Can’t comment too much...

Can’t comment too much because of covid but it’s a brill city from what I’ve experience read more

Covid regulations stopped...

Covid regulations stopped the socialising and eating out portion but everything else about Edinburgh is amazing read more

Edinburgh is so beautiful....

Edinburgh is so beautiful. The buses are convenient and every second shop front is a restaurant or bar. read more

Expensive but worth it...

Expensive but worth it for the experience. Nights out are great but can be expensive although and the are also very affordable places for students to go out. read more

One of the most beautiful...

One of the most beautiful and welcoming cities in Europe. Must visit! read more

There are so many things...

There are so many things to see and do in Edinburgh. One of the reasons I chose Edinburgh was for its culture, especially as the hub of the Edinburgh Fringe. Obviously with COVID-19 about, it has been impossible to experience all of this firsthand, but even without all the events on, the city is beautiful and has lots on offer. read more

I stay just outside the...

I stay just outside the city centre so everything is basically on my doorstep. My area is very quiet and there is no noise or antisocial behaviour problems. Edinburgh is beautiful and should be appreciated in all aspects. read more

Edinburgh is a beautiful...

Edinburgh is a beautiful city with lots of things to do. Whether it be walking up Arthur’s seat, shopping on princes street or eating out, there are so many options to choose from. read more

Some places are expensive...

Some places are expensive but then again, lost places are worth it!! read more

Edinburgh is an awesome...

Edinburgh is an awesome city which is quite small considering it is the capital of Scotland. read more

Edinburgh is a nice city...

Edinburgh is a nice city but restaurants are lacking even you are just slightly off the central area and shops aren't always accessible. in uni area everything is swamped by students. read more

Edinburgh is great city,...

Edinburgh is great city, there are many clubs and restaurants. You many people from all over the world, it is truly an international city. I personally loved living there and exploring Scotland. read more

Edinburgh is a nice town...

Edinburgh is a nice town but Napier is in a dodgy area with no shops around read more

Easy to get around and...

Easy to get around and a historically incredible city read more

Nice city for studying,...

Nice city for studying, but too crowded for longterm living. read more

Peaceful, but not a lot...

Peaceful, but not a lot of interesting places to dine or shop at. Historic locations and nice cafes. read more

Edinburgh is one of the...

Edinburgh is one of the loveliest cities I have ever been to read more

My favourite city of...

My favourite city of all time! The vibe of the city is great, the people are nice, and it's such a beautiful city! Great for students, cause it's not too expensive and the whole city is such an over all great experience! read more

An international student...

An international student studying in Singapore read more

Cost of living is a nightmare...

Cost of living is a nightmare - the most expensive in Scotland. Probably why it's most suited to people with rich parents who will foot the bill read more

Edinburgh is the most...

Edinburgh is the most magical place on Earth and I wouldn't change it for the world. It is expensive though and the public transport is not that efficient. read more

I love the city. It offers...

I love the city. It offers a great deal of different opportunities. The city is the only thing that has been really good about this experience. I wish the school was as welcoming and pleasant as the city. read more

There is an abudant of...

There is an abudant of things to do in Edinburgh including a wide variety of cuisines and activities read more

I love Edinburgh safe...

I love Edinburgh safe and quiet read more

Edinburgh is a very beautiful...

Edinburgh is a very beautiful city, which really attracts me. I really love this city, especially the beautiful scenes and fresh air all day. read more

Edinburgh is a very nice...

Edinburgh is a very nice historical city with plenty of things to do in your free time read more

It's a little too expensive....

It's a little too expensive. And the got no Uniqlo. read more

Life in Edi is pretty...

Life in Edi is pretty convenient , and living price is acceptable comparing to other big cities. read more

Lecturers and students...

Lecturers and students are of the lowest profile alike. Most of the lecturers here were low-grade students who got into MSc program, brushed up by the University by being awarded PhD here, and allowed to teach afterward. Because the University can't afford high-profile business teachers elsewhere. Finally, the student satisfaction stat confirms everything my cousin says. Edinburgh is one of the 5-bottom worst Universities in the UK https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?sortby=student-satisfaction. Gosh, she should see this chart before going there. read more

It is a world-class city...

It is a world-class city nothing else to say. read more

I do love Edinburgh....

I do love Edinburgh. The city is beautiful, the people are helpful and kind and there's always something to do or explore. Lothian buses is absolutely not the best public transport company I've encountered, and I definetly had my issues with them. In all, Edinburgh is an amazing city for students, workers and families, and I'm 100% happy with my decision to move here. read more

Edinburgh is such a wonderful...

Edinburgh is such a wonderful city. It has made me so happy that I am able to study in such a beautiful place. read more

Too expensive and dirty....

Too expensive and dirty. A bit dangerous. read more

Amazing public transport,...

Amazing public transport, great nightlife read more

Beautiful old city, with...

Beautiful old city, with so much history, unfortunately nights out might be a little bit scary, seeing so much drunk people, since then spending night out in my accommodation playing board games with flatmates read more

Great city to live in...

Great city to live in and have fun. read more

Edinburgh is really beautiful,...

Edinburgh is really beautiful, and local residents are nice. read more

I love this city with...

I love this city with beautiful sceneries. But the shopping places are a few read more

Great for having a good...

Great for having a good time. No shortage of places to have fun and go out. Just remember you're here to study! Sighthill campus is on the edge of the city and far away from the centre and many students living arrangements. The closer you live to Sighthill, the further you will be from the life of the city read more

Great for having a good...

Great for having a good time. No shortage of places to have fun and go out. Just remember your there to study! read more

Edinburgh is a really...

Edinburgh is a really good city for uni. read more

Beautiful city. Great...

Beautiful city. Great place to study. read more

The most beautiful city...

The most beautiful city with hills and beaches and volcanos. An extremely clean and pure environment with amazing transport network. read more

AmaZing! So many cool...

AmaZing! So many cool bars and restaurant. Very friendly people read more

Edinburgh is a beautiful...

Edinburgh is a beautiful city, worth the hassle of being mistreated at the University of Edinburgh read more

As said, the city of...

As said, the city of Edinburgh is a s******. Infrastructure is non-existent, and this town is so poorly managed that looks like some sort of post-apocalyptic hellscape. I would not recommend. read more

Buses finalllllllly are...

Buses finalllllllly are contactless but hey ho they still ask for exact change. Still some dragging out of the dark ages is required in edi read more

Will update as I get...

Will update as I get to know to the city more. Currently just blown away by the beauty of the city. I have previously lived and studied in England, and prices for eating out certainly seem less than in London or Cambridge. Plenty of pubs and clubs and shopping available everywhere. There are also lots of buses and trams to get around, as well as taxis. read more

Amazing except for the...

Amazing except for the terrible accommodation read more

Amazing city. Great shopping,...

Amazing city. Great shopping, food, night life and public transport. read more

It is a capital city...

It is a capital city so the cost of living is a little above average - and the same goes for food. Although, there are normally always student deals and apps that bump down the price of eating out. Public transport is great. You can get a bus anywhere in the city for £1.50 and to be honest, it is easy enough to walk too if you prefer walking! There are different clubs/pubs to suit everyone. If your in to dress and heels - George street! If your up for wild hip hop nights - cow gate! If you just want a chilled pub - grass market! It's great. Princes street is so close and it has every shop a girl needs! read more

Fantastic city: there's...

Fantastic city: there's so much to do (and soooo many cool bookshops!), but it's also quite a small city meaning you can walk everywhere by foot. Perfection. read more

Beautiful. Wouldn't want...

Beautiful. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else read more

I would argue the greatest...

I would argue the greatest city in the UK. Large, bustling with life and friendly. Easy to get to know and unmistakably gorgeous. Whilst this will to some degree be biased. The city is amazing no matter who you ask. read more

Stay south of Princes...

Stay south of Princes St, and the prices are student friendly. Plenty of places to eat with a variety of prices and cuisines. Nights out are brilliant, whether it's the Big Cheese at potterrow on Saturday, downing chilli shots at Vodka Revs, or even shisha at Hanam's overlooking the Grassmarket on their terrace. Shopping is good; their Primark even looks quite nice! And buses are the main way of getting around (£1.50 for a single), but you can walk just about everywhere/ get a bike. read more

A lot going on. Club...

A lot going on. Club scene is good/quiet, poor compared to some big cities but still good fun. Public transport is brilliant. read more

A tad expensive but only...

A tad expensive but only what you would expect in a great capital city. Everything else is great read more

Edinburgh is just the...

Edinburgh is just the best. I knew the city well before moving for uni but it can still surprise you! Nights out are just the best and everyone is so friendly. Everything is easily accessible with good transport links. Also for spending all of that student loan, the shops are great, just don't spend all you're time in them you are there to study haha read more

Love Edinburgh it's a...

Love Edinburgh it's a beautiful city with a lot to do read more

I love Edinburgh so much!...

I love Edinburgh so much! It is the perfect student city in the way that there is something for everyone, and you have loads to do when you're there. It is a capital city, so there's tons going on. A big music scene, lots of galleries/museums, some lovely parks, plenty of shops (highstreet and more vintagey) some awesome pubs and bars, plus plenty of clubs! Obviously you get all of that in lots of cities, but the thing about Edinburgh is it's beauty. Both the old town and the new town have beautiful architecture with lovely old buildings, cobbled streets, little market squares etc. (there's a great farmers market every Sunday in new town!). Plus you have Arthur's seat, which I think is awesome. Just a giant hill in the middle of the city! You get a fab view of the city and surrounding mountains from the top, and it looks beautiful from below with holyrood park surrounding it. It's almost like a snippet of the countryside thrown into the centre! read more

I've never felt more...

I've never felt more at home that in Edinburgh. It's a nice size, the people are nice, coming from the Lake District the air and water are as nice as home. I'm definitely going to try and get a job here after uni. read more

Edinburgh is but so worth...

Edinburgh is but so worth it it's literally the best place ever. On hot days half the student body will be found drinking, bbqing and playing sportsbon the meadows. It's glorious. read more

Edinburgh is amazing!...

Edinburgh is amazing! Everything is easily accessible, either by walking or by reasonably priced buses. There's so many shops and restaurants everywhere you look, and it's such a pretty city too. read more

Amazing city. Really...

Amazing city. Really good prices for a capital. Loads of green spaces and beautiful buildings. The city makes the uni worth it. read more

Variety of different...

Variety of different priced and themed clubs and bars - awesome student nights every night of the week read more

wonderful place to study;...

wonderful place to study; great atmosphere! read more

Has everything I needed...

Has everything I needed even if a bit pricey read more

High cost of living,...

High cost of living, but that's just what comes with living in a capital city. There are plenty good places to eat out, as well as many bars and clubs. Shopping isn't the best here, you'd be better taking a trip to Glasgow, but it's still good enough. Public transport is excellent and reliable with very regular buses throughout the city. read more

Edinburgh is a fantastic...

Edinburgh is a fantastic place to live, I don't think I could have picked a better place to go for my first experience of living away from home! It's a safe city, and although it's fairly sizeable it doesn't stifle you the way somewhere like Manchester does. The university (of Edinburgh) is incredible - and wherever you go in the city, it looks like Hogwarts! read more

Cons?
It's an awfully long way from home, and my partner.