
A guide to living in Edinburgh
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Best places to live in Edinburgh
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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New Fountainbridge, EH3
By Native Communities
4.96
(21 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 14 in Edinburgh

Dockside, EH6
By Dockside
Award winner 2025
4.94
(71 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 14 in Edinburgh

The McEwan, EH3
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.75
(223 reviews)
£1,281-£2,940 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 14 in Edinburgh

Kingsford Residence, EH7
By Kingsford Group
Award winner 2025
4.65
(114 reviews)
£1,350-£2,400 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 4th out of 14 in Edinburgh

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh
By PLATFORM_
Award winner 2025
4.45
(27 reviews)
£1,370-£2,570 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 5th out of 14 in Edinburgh
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Latest Reviews in Edinburgh
576 total reviews
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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.
Chloe M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
New Fountainbridge, EH3
Mar 2026
My favourite property I’ve ever rented!
Chloe M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
New Fountainbridge, EH3
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is amazing as it’s a very short walk to Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. There are plenty of shops and cafe’s around and the area is generally quite safe.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Response times are rapid! They are always on top of any issue, in a timely manner whatever it may be.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If you want to live in the heart of Edinburgh, this is the place you want to be.
Ellie B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
Great place to live
Ellie B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good range of shops, with aldi just a short walk away and ocean terminal round the corner can get a lot of necessities. The tram stop also being a few minutes away is really convenient for getting to and from town and the airport. It a quiet area not much street noise and feels safe
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They’ve answered promptly and everything has been repaired or dealt with perfectly
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
WiFi can be spotty in the apartment but fine in communal areas
Robyn Alvarez (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
I love dockside!
Robyn Alvarez (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I love the local area, it’s safe, quiet, pretty and there’s loads of bars and restaurants and a range of shops close by
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They have been quick to respond and helpful with answering my questions. They’re friendly and understanding.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The only thing I wish I’d known more about before moving is the parking situation as there is limited parking nearby.
Tommy V (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
High quality living in a new development
Tommy V (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good: Close to Aldi and Tesco Close to the tram Quiet Great views Great amenities Helpful staff Great flat, well furnished and thoughtfully designed. Bad: Minimal, nothing stands out at the moment.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We haven’t had to raise any issues, so can’t comment on this yet.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing really, there was good explanations of everything beforehand, so we knew what to expect.
Peter (Tenant)
Unverified
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
Amazing, perfect place to live.
Peter (Tenant)
Unverified
Dockside, EH6
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
All staff very friendly. Very smooth move in process. 0 issues thus far and really happy living here. Everything is super clean I love it.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very quick and friendly. Any issues you submit get actioned straight away.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That there is a service called tulu where you can hire everyday items like a hoover etc
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