Traditional en suite rooms

Self-catered room with en suite

Traditional en suite rooms

All accommodation is single occupancy and self-catered – There are a number of catering facilities on campus. Please note that our residences are mixed gender.

Room layout for en suite room

Each study bedroom is about 12 square metres, including the private bathroom. The bedrooms are grouped around kitchens for the use of 4 or 5 students.

Accommodation fees 20223/2024 (per room)
Room type Cost per week Contract length Cost per tenancy
Traditional en suite rooms £159.00 40 weeks £6360.00

How to apply

Applications for the 2023/2024 will open at midday (GMT) on Monday 13 March 2023. 

Find out more about how to apply for on-campus accommodation.

What's included in the rent?

The rent includes:

Basic room contents insurance is included with your on campus accommodation and is provided by Endsleigh. Enter in your policy number HH1074 to check your policy details.

  • internet connection (100MB as standard)
  • heating
  • power
  • assisted clean of public areas and kitchens which means you are expected to maintain cleaning standards in your own flat.
  • 24/7 SafeGuarding Services who are on hand day and night to deal with any issues that may arise. 

If you plan on using a personal television or a laptop for internet provider television (IPTV), you will need to buy a TV licence.

Male student sitting at the desk in student bedroom (traditional en suite room)

What's provided in an en suite room?

Your room key gives access to your designated lounge, kitchen and laundrette.

Study bedroom

  • Single bed
  • Bedside table
  • Mattress protector
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Desk lamp
  • Wardrobe
  • Bookshelf
  • Pin board
  • En suite:
    • Wash hand basin
    • Shower with shower curtain
    • Toilet

Bed linen, duvet and pillows are not provided, but you can purchase a bedding pack from our main reception on arrival for £30.00.

Towels and toilet rolls are not provided.

For safety reasons, cooking/heating appliances and additional furniture are not permitted in study bedrooms.

Bathroom in self-catered en suite student room

Kitchen

  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Kettle
  • Sweeping brush
  • Dust pan and brush
  • Bucket and mop
  • Recycling station
  • Lockable cupboard (padlock required)
  • Table
  • Stools
  • Vacuum cleaner

Crockery, cutlery, pot, pans and kitchen utensils are not provided.

Refuse sacks are issued weekly so that you can safely dispose of refuse in the appropriate recycling bins.

Students cooking in kitchen

General

Other general facilities on campus include:

  • Laundry facilities (washing machines, dryers, iron and ironing board)
  • Bike shelter (limited spaces)
  • Residence Life Hub located on campus

Images are used to demonstrate a typical student room in each accommodation type.  However, the layout and contents may differ depending on the hall and room allocated.  Please see the "What's included" section above for a list of what is provided in the room.

Please visit Watt-Living for help and advice on what you need to bring with you to campus

Key information

On-campus Accommodation Office (Edinburgh Campus)

Job title
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:00
Phone
In person appointments: MyHWU
Email
halls@hw.ac.uk