8 Roxburgh is a centrally located student accommodation in Edinburgh, run by Homes for Students, set right in the heart of the city with easy access to the universities, Old Town landmarks, bars, and restaurants. It offers a selection of premium, classic, and standard rooms with a strong community feel, all bills included, alongside shared kitchens and a stylish communal lounge. Just a two-minute walk from Tesco Express and the Festival Theatre, and minutes from the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Mile, it is built for students who want a sociable, central Edinburgh base. This guide covers the rooms, location, amenities, and who it suits.
8 Roxburgh
| Item | Details |
| Operator | Homes for Students |
| Location | Central Edinburgh |
| Room types | Premium, classic and standard rooms |
| To Tesco Express | About 2 minutes' walk |
| To Festival Theatre | About 2 minutes' walk |
| To National Museum of Scotland | About 5 minutes |
| Bills | All-inclusive |
| Facilities | Shared kitchens, communal lounge, study room, laundry |
The rooms and prices
8 Roxburgh offers a selection of premium, classic, and standard rooms, giving students a choice across budgets, with new features including heating, a comfy bed, and modern furniture. Rooms share communal bathroom, kitchen, and lounge facilities, creating a strong sense of community, and the shared kitchens come with furniture, hobs, and white goods, while the stylish shared lounge has brand-new furniture and a large TV. Rent is all-inclusive, covering all utility bills, and 1Gbps wired internet is available. There are flexible cancellation protections, including options to cancel without penalty if you do not get your visa or university place. Prices vary by room tier and the letting season, so confirm current rates at booking.
Location and getting to campus
8 Roxburgh's biggest selling point is its central Edinburgh location, smack in the heart of the city and within walking distance of everything students need. The Festival Theatre is about a two-minute walk; Tesco Express is two minutes; and the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Mile are around five minutes, with a KFC and Domino's close by for the days you cannot be bothered to cook. The city's universities, bars, restaurants, and shops are all within easy reach, and the surrounding area is packed with popular bars like Bar 50, the Pilgrim Bar, the Voodoo Rooms, and Pop Up Geeks. My tip: for students who want to be in the middle of Edinburgh's history and nightlife with everything walkable, 8 Roxburgh's location is a genuine strength.
Amenities
- Premium, classic and standard rooms with heating and modern furniture
- Shared kitchens with furniture, hobs and white goods
- Stylish communal lounge with brand-new furniture and a large TV
- Study room for focused work
- All utility bills included, with 1 Gbps wired internet available
- On-site maintenance team and CCTV
- Laundry room
- Communal kitchen and TV
- Flexible cancellation (no visa or no place, no penalty)
The honest picture
8 Roxburgh is positioned as a sociable, central, all-inclusive building, and its strengths are its unbeatable heart-of-Edinburgh location, its strong community feel through shared kitchens and lounges, and its all-inclusive rent with flexible visa and university cancellation protection. Residents praise the friendly, accommodating staff who "go above and beyond," and the fantastic location within walking distance of everything. The honest counterpoints: the room setup is more communal, with shared bathroom, kitchen, and lounge facilities, so it suits students who want a social, community-style environment rather than a fully self-contained studio; and, as a central city building, it is lively rather than quiet. Check your specific room tier before booking.
Who 8 Roxburgh suits
Strong fit: students who want a sociable, community-style building in the heart of Edinburgh; those who value a central location minutes from the Festival Theatre, museum, Royal Mile, and nightlife; students who want all-inclusive rent and flexible visa/university cancellation; and international students who want reassurance on cancellation.
Weaker fit: students who want a fully self-contained studio with a private kitchen, those who prefer a quiet, residential setting, and students who want the largest amenity stack, like a gym or cinema.
For another central Edinburgh option, see our guide to 200 Cowgate in Edinburgh, and read our guide to the best student accommodation in Edinburgh.
FAQs
Where is 8 Roxburgh in Edinburgh?
8 Roxburgh is in the heart of Edinburgh, about a two-minute walk from Tesco Express and the Festival Theatre and around five minutes from the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Mile, with the city's universities, bars, and restaurants within easy reach.
How much is 8 Roxburgh, Edinburgh?
Rent is all-inclusive, covering all utility bills, and varies by room tier (premium, classic, or standard). Flexible cancellation protections apply, including no penalty if you do not get your visa or university place. Confirm current rates at booking.
What room types does 8 Roxburgh offer?
Premium, classic, and standard rooms, with heating, a comfy bed, and modern furniture, sharing communal bathroom, kitchen, and lounge facilities. The shared kitchens have hobs and white goods, and the communal lounge has new furniture and a large TV.
How far is 8 Roxburgh from Edinburgh's universities?
8 Roxburgh is centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh, within easy walking distance of the city's universities, along with the Festival Theatre, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Mile, shops, and nightlife.
What is included at 8 Roxburgh?
All utility bills, with 1 Gbps wired internet available, plus shared kitchens with white goods, a stylish communal lounge with a large TV, a study room, laundry, an on-site maintenance team and CCTV. Flexible visa and university cancellation protection is offered.
Is 8 Roxburgh good for students?
Yes, especially for students who want a sociable, community-style building in the heart of Edinburgh with everything walkable. Residents praise the friendly staff and location. It suits those who want a social setup rather than a self-contained studio.
