Bruntsfield
A great place to live for a student, very close to Napier universities and within easy reach of Edinburgh Uni, and most importantly its only a 10 min walk from the pubs and clubs in the centre of Edinburgh. Excellent quality flats.

Marchmont
Similar to Bruntsfield but slightly closer to Edinburgh University. Very popular area that adjoins the Meadows (large central park for those into Frisbee or more depraived past times). Again really good flats. May find it difficult to spot a non-student.

Morningside
A bit of a posh area (some say Hadrians Wall should have been between Morningside and the rest of Scotland), flat and house prices are a bit more expensive. It is also a bit far from the student and city centre. Not recommended for a first year student, maybe a third or fourth year student who wants to find out what life is like as a mature student!

Tollcross
You can't get much closer to the student centre than this. An area filled mainly with Napier students, it's only a 5 min walk from the pubs and clubs of the Cowgate and Grassmarket along with all that Lothian Road has to offer. It's also not far from Fountainpark.

Castle Terrace
Between the city centre and Tollcross. Can find some amazing flats at semi-reasonable prices if you are lucky.

Fountainbridge
This is a pretty decent area for a student to live. Again only a 5 min walk from Tollcross and the "student centre" of Edinburgh. A quiet area with a few pubs and clubs near by and the house prices aren't too expensive, as they are geared towards students. You wont be bored of things to do here, as there is a cinema, bowling alley, pubs, health and fitness centre and Edinburgh's newest nightclub.

Haymarket
A nice area to live, although not really geared towards students. Near to a train station and to Gorgie Road, one of the main roads in Edinburgh. It is also not far from Lothian Road and Princess Street. There are usually quite a lot of flats available in this area.

West End
Very near the city centre but otherwise a bit out of it. Also a bit expensive. Another area for those post graduates and those wanting to spend some serious money.

Newington
A large area, popular with Edinburgh Uni students on a budget. Not necessarily the nicest area but with some nice flats and amongst many of the University buildings.

Old Town
This is one of the main Edinburgh University areas, includes the Edinburgh university student union, there is usually always something happening. It is a bit far from the Napier campuses but includes the Cowgate (top night spot that runs into the Grassmarket). It is slightly more up market here, with the house prices a little bit more deer.

Grassmarket
Part of the Old Town, this area is for those who want to be in the thick of the nightlife. Even if you don't live here, you will probably spend a lot of time here. Idela for those who don't like walking to get a pint.

New Town
Not close to university campuses but yet still considered to be a great place to live - this is the "Shallow Grave" Edinburgh for those that have seen the film - Cobbled streets, grand Georgian flats. The downside? You will need a serious budget.

Bellevue/Canon Mills
Just to the East of the New Town, these areas would be ideal if you want to be near your "budget no-consideration" friends but can't quite keep up with their budgets. One of those areas where you have a mixture of really nice and not so good, hence a little bit cheaper than New Town.