Iona Street

Yes, but provided the room is available. You can book the exact room you want when you book directly through our website or speaking to our Lettings Team.

Yes! Contact our team to book a viewing.

Yes! All of our buildings have bike stores, and they’re included in your fee. We also have Vita Student bikes that you can use whenever you want.

Yes, all of our buildings have on-site printing facilities. When you arrive, you will receive an email to set up your printing account – once you have confirmed you can add credit to your account and start printing.

Rooms at Vita Student already include kitchen appliances like a fridge, microwave, oven and hob.

For the safety and security of all Vita Student residents, we kindly request that our residents do not bring any of the items from the list below:

• Heater
• Washing machine
• Fridge
• Dishwasher
• Sun bed
• Dryer
• Washer / Dryer
• Microwave
• Cooker
• Slow cooker
• Smoke machine
• Ice machine
• Humidifier
• Electric blanket
• DJ decks / Speakers
• Massage chairs / Heated seats
• Air conditioning unit
• Treadmills and other electronic fitness machines

Yes – we have a laundry room in our student accommodation. When using the laundry rooms, all you need to do is top up your account to start using the machines.

While Vita Student rooms include all main kitchen appliances and furniture, you’ll need to bring your own utensils and kitchenware, kettle and toaster, bedroom furnishings, such as towels, duvets, and pillows. However, if you’ve booked a room with us you can order one of our Vita Student kitchen and bedding packs, which delivers all the essentials to your room before you arrive.

For the safety and security of all Vita Student residents, we kindly request that our residents do not bring any of the items from the list below:

• Heater
• Washing machine
• Fridge
• Dishwasher
• Sun bed
• Dryer
• Washer / Dryer
• Microwave
• Cooker
• Slow cooker
• Smoke machine
• Ice machine
• Humidifier
• Electric blanket
• DJ decks / Speakers
• Massage chairs / Heated seats
• Air conditioning unit
• Treadmills and other electronic fitness machines
• Weapons
• Highly flammable liquids and materials – including petrol and paraffin
• Candles
• Heated clothes airer
• Re-chargeable e-scooter or e-scooter batteries

Yes, you can get free contents insurance with our partner Endsleigh. When you move in, you will receive an email to confirm your cover.

Unfortunately we don’t have on-site parking at this building. However, all of our buildings are centrally located, with quick access to university and public transport.

The standard size bed is a double, however you can upgrade your room type and get a king-size bed.

Vita Student Iona Street Edinburgh university student accommodation is all-in. Free breakfast, utility bills, private bookable spaces, on-site gym, free-to-use bikes, housekeeping, regular events, and much more are all included when you move in.

Balfour and McDonald Road tram stops are situated within a 2-minute walk of Vita Student Iona Street, giving you quick and easy access into Edinburgh’s city centre.

Vita Student Iona Street is surrounded by the best shops, cafes and restaurants in Edinburgh’s Leith area. The nearest Lidl supermarket is just a 3-minute walk.

Vita Student Iona Street is a 20-minute journey to Edinburgh University’s main campus.

When you book a student room at Vita Student, you can enjoy early access to all your new building’s communal spaces before you move in. Discover your new study spot and save on your gym membership by securing your space today.

When you book at Vita Student, a member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours. So if you have any questions about your booking, don’t worry – our customer engagement team will support you every step of your journey with us, from booking until the end of your stay at Vita Student.

You need to be 17+ to live at Vita Student, and a full-time university student in the UK or Barcelona.

No matter which route you take, it is around a 35-40 minute journey by car from Edinburgh Airport to our accommodation at Iona Street – Traffic-dependent, of course!

The tram from Newhaven takes around 42 minutes, with 17 stops going straight through Edinburgh’s scenic city centre. Our Iona Street accommodation is then just a short 6-minute walk from the Balfour Street stop.

Getting the bus? Catch the Airport Express bus from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre. The journey takes approximately 24 minutes and is just five stops to Princes Street in the heart of the new town.

From here, take the Seafield bus for 16 minutes (8 stops) to the Albert Street stop – we are located 3 minutes away.

If you book a Deluxe or Ultimate studio, we include an Airport pick up service to the value of £250. This is only available as an additional benefit when booking one of these rooms.