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iQ Elliott House

8 - 11 Hillside Crescent, EH7 5EA, Edinburgh, UK

Student ApartmentBuilt 2016
iQ Elliott House
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Bills Included

Contents Insurance, Water, Electricity

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Student Hub

Prime Location

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Edinburgh

8 - 11 Hillside Crescent

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Dual Occupancy

On selected rooms

About this property

iQ Elliott House is an upmarket student accommodation in Edinburgh, offering En-suite, Studio, and One-bed apartment rooms. Elliott House - iQ student accommodation Edinburgh is well-furnished and has a distinctly Scottish feel to it. The hall has chandeliers, fireplaces, cornices, and fluted columns. One of Scotland's most famous architects, W.H. Playfair, designed the flats. The flats are ideally located in the heart of the city, with easy access to the University of Edinburgh's campuses and have a direct bus to Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University. Opposite the flats are the Royal Terrace Gardens, which are lush and beautifully landscaped, and some have beautiful views of Calton Hill. Elliott House is situated on the side of London Road, a 2-minute walk from the bus stop on Brunswick Street, a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre, and a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley railway station, making it very convenient for students to commute.

 

Features

Open for booking in 2016, iQ Elliott House has 136 beds and 12 room types, offering a wide range of options. En-suite rooms, where students have their bedroom and en-suite bathroom, with a kitchen and living room to share with their housemates, are convenient for those who like to be active, socialise, and communicate. In contrast, Studio rooms, which have their own kitchen, bedrooms, and en-suite bathrooms, are better suited for those who enjoy more private space. It is more suitable for students who are happy to live alone and like to be quiet. The rooms have desks, chairs, bedside tables, bookcases, wardrobes, and plenty of storage space.

 

Elliott House - iQ student accommodation Edinburgh also has new rooms and upgraded common areas, including a lounge, study area, gym, and cinema. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and free WiFi; the rent includes contents insurance and utilities. Here, you can enjoy peaceful living with easy and fast access to everything you need. In addition, the flat is equipped with 100MB high-speed Wifi and two extra-large study rooms. The studio is available for two people at no additional charge.

 

Location and What's Hot?

iQ Elliott House is just off the famous King's Road and Princes Street, close to a large cinema complex, theatres, museums, and shopping. The flat is just a short walk from the famous Royal Mile. Opposite the flats are the Royal Terrace Gardens, which offer beautiful views, and some of the rooms at IQ Elliott House also have stunning views of Calton Hill.

 

There are a number of supermarkets close to Elliott House - iQ student accommodation Edinburgh, with Tesco Express a five-minute walk away and Sainsbury's Local a 7-minute walk away, as well as restaurants around the flat, including Vittoria on the Walk, Pera, and Thailand, all of which are within a 3-minute walk of the flat. You can also walk to the city centre, where you can find a variety of supermarkets and shopping centres, the Omni Centre cinema, and many Chinese restaurants such as Saigon Saigon.

 

Nearby Universities & Station

iQ Elliott House is located at 8 - 11 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 5EA, in the North East corner of Edinburgh, surrounded by bus stops for easy access to Edinburgh's Universities and all corners of the city.

  • University of Edinburgh George Square Campus: 15 minutes by bus
  • University of Edinburgh King's Buildings Campus: 19 minutes by bike
  • Edinburgh College of Art: 19 minutes by bus
  • Moray House School of Education and Sport: 22 minutes on foot
  • Heriot-Watt University: 37 minutes by bus
  • Queen Margaret University: 19 minutes on foot
  • Leopold Place (Stop EF) (Bus Stop): 0.1 mile walk away.  
  • Wellington Street (Bus Stop): 0.2 mile walk away.  
  • McDonald Road (Tram Stop): 0.3 mile walk away.   
  • Edinburgh Waverley (Travel Terminal): 0.7 mile walk away.  

 

Security and Services

iQ Elliott House offers 24/7 security and 24/7 CCTV surveillance to ensure students' safety in the flats. The flats are serviced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The flats have an excellent management team that can be contacted anytime with any questions about the accommodation.

Location

Bills Included

Contents InsuranceWaterElectricityHeatInternet

Fees

FeeAmount
Advance rentCNY225.00

Amenities

CCTV
24 hours security
Video Surveillance
Security Guard
Fire system
Controlled Access
Reception
Laundry room
Wi-Fi
Elevator
Bike Storage
Lobby
Study Room
Gym
Theater
Pool Table
Terrace
Balcony

Price Trend — When to Book

Weekly rents at iQ Elliott House vary by intake season and room availability. Booking early — especially before May — typically secures the lowest rates before demand peaks, and locks in your included bills so you avoid any unexpected 10% variances later.

📊 Prices typically increase by 10-15% in Aug–Sep vs April
£224
Jan
£224
Feb
£236
Mar
£236◀ Now
Apr
£248
May
£260
Jun
£271
Jul
£283
Aug
£295
Sep
£260
Oct
£241
Nov
£231
Dec
Best price
Moderate
Peak / expensive

Book before May to lock in rates at £224–£236/week — before intake demand pushes prices up. Prices above are indicative and subject to availability. By securing a room now, you also lock in your included bills and avoid seasonal 10% cost variances.

Room Types

Bronze Studio VR Tour

Bronze Studio

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardMattressHardwood FloorsQuartz Countertops
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Bronze Studio
15 m²
44 weeks
5 Sept 202610 Jul 2027
£334/pw
51 weeks
5 Sept 2026
Diamond Duplex Apartment VR Tour

Diamond Duplex Apartment

N Bed N Bath

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardDesk
Platinum Studio VR Tour

Platinum Studio

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardAttached Bathroom
Silver Studio VR Tour

Silver Studio

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardClosets
Gold Studio VR Tour

Gold Studio

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardMicrowave
Copper Studio VR Tour

Copper Studio

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardStorage room
Silver Studio Premium VR Tour

Silver Studio Premium

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardDesk
Platinum One Bed Apartment VR Tour

Platinum One Bed Apartment

N Bed N Bath

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardClosets
Gold Studio Premium VR Tour

Gold Studio Premium

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardOven
Bronze En Suite VR Tour

Bronze En Suite

En-suite

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardDesk
Copper Mini Studio VR Tour

Copper Mini Studio

Studio

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardMicrowave
Platinum En Suite VR Tour

Platinum En Suite

En-suite

1 Bed
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiHeatingYardClosets
Diamond One Bed Apartment VR Tour

Diamond One Bed Apartment

N Bed N Bath

Studio
Shared Bath
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiToiletRefrigeratorMicrowave
Saver Studio VR Tour

Saver Studio

Studio

Studio
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiClosetsSinkRefrigerator
Gold En Suite VR Tour

Gold En Suite

En-suite

Studio
Private
Occupancy TBC
Wi-FiDeskChairClosets
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28 Aug 2027
£309/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£286/pw
14 weeks
4 Apr 202611 Jul 2026
£319/pw
No smoking
Double Vanities
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Diamond Duplex Apartment
26 m²
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£391/pw
14 weeks
4 Apr 202611 Jul 2026
£422/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£391/pw
Toilet
Tea Table
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Platinum Studio
24 m²
44 weeks
5 Sept 202610 Jul 2027
£372/pw
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£345/pw
14 weeks
4 Apr 202611 Jul 2026
£341/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£341/pw
Lamp
Window
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Silver Studio
18 m²
44 weeks
5 Sept 202610 Jul 2027
£336/pw
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£311/pw
14 weeks
4 Apr 202611 Jul 2026
£326/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£309/pw
Shower
Window
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Gold Studio
20 m²
44 weeks
5 Sept 202610 Jul 2027
£341/pw
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£316/pw
14 weeks
4 Apr 202611 Jul 2026
£337/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£311/pw
Attached Bathroom
Mirror
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Copper Studio
16 m²
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£281/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£283/pw
Lamp
Hardwood Floors
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Silver Studio Premium
20 m²
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£311/pw
Window
Patio
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Platinum One Bed Apartment
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£369/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£367/pw
Range hood
Shower
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Gold Studio Premium
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£328/pw
Lamp
Hardwood Floors
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Bronze En Suite
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£249/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£236/pw
Under Bed Storage
Refrigerator
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Copper Mini Studio
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£280/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£280/pw
Attached Bathroom
Toilet
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Platinum En Suite
26 m²
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£289/pw
Bed
Closets
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Diamond One Bed Apartment
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£467/pw
21 weeks
4 Apr 202629 Aug 2026
£465/pw
Shower
Microwave
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Saver Studio
15 m²
14 weeks
4 Apr 202611 Jul 2026
£285/pw
Sink
Bookshelf
Unit TypeInfoDurationTenancy DatesPrice
Gold En Suite
26 m²
51 weeks
5 Sept 202628 Aug 2027
£289/pw