Welcome to Goods Corner, Edinburgh
A warm welcome from the Goods Corner Hospitality Team!
We're delighted you've chosen Goods Corner Student Accommodation as your home for the 2026/27 academic year.
Whether you're moving into student accommodation for the very first time or returning for another year of university, we're here to make your arrival as smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. Our goal is to help you settle in quickly so you can focus on making the most of your student experience.
If you're new to the city or living away from home for the first time, don't worry - we're here to help every step of the way. We'll provide useful information about local transport, nearby shops and amenities, university life, Freshers' Week events, and everything you need to feel at home in your new surroundings.
From the moment you arrive, our friendly team will be on hand to:
Welcome you to your new student home.
Help you settle into your room and the building.
Answer any questions about your check-in and accommodation.
Explain important health and safety information, including emergency procedures.
Provide ongoing support throughout the academic year whenever you need us.
At Goods Corner, we're committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive community where every student can thrive. We hope your time with us is filled with new friendships, great experiences, academic success, and lasting memories.
We look forward to welcoming you to Goods Corner and can't wait to meet you!
Marc & Mhairi
The Goods Corner Hospitality Team
Property Address
Goods Corner,
11 Liberton Road,
Edinburgh EH16 6FU
Tel: 0131 563 3970
Email: goodscorner@mansionstudent.co.uk
Book your Check In
Please reserve your check-in date and time through your StuRents account before you travel. This helps us manage arrivals and ensures you can move in as quickly as possible.
Travelling by car
There is no on-site parking available, however there is an unloading area, but cars must be removed immediately. Students can unload belongings on the main road outside the building but cannot leave the car parked due to double yellow lines.
Nearest Car Park: Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh EH16 5PB - Free parking for two hours.
Hotels near Goods Corner
If you're arriving in Edinburgh before your tenancy starts, arrive outside reception hours, or have family and friends visiting during move-in, there are several hotels within easy reach of Goods Corner, including:
Travelodge Edinburgh, Cameron Toll, EH16 5PD
We recommend booking early, especially during September, as accommodation fills up quickly.
Hospitality Office
The Hospitality Team can be contacted on 0131 563 3970 and are on site from 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday, except bank holidays.
Important Numbers
Resident Student Wardens - 07549 822 115.
Act as an out of hours point of contact and they can be contacted by calling the out of office hours help desk. The resident student warden will assist with emergency situations from when the office closes and reopens the next working day, such as fire alarm activations, major building repair issues, serious incidents. Should you be locked out, they will assist between 5.30pm and 10pm on Monday to Friday and between 9am and 10pm on Saturday & Sunday. Outside these hours the mobile security guard will be able to assist you by calling the help desk and charges may apply.Out of office hours help desk - 0113 390 7870. For out of hour’s emergency assistance, this service is supported by mobile security guards and 24hrs helpline.
EMERGENCY SERVICES - FIRE, POLICE & AMBULANCE – 999. If there is an immediate danger to welfare or life, call the emergency services.
Lost Keys and Fobs
If you lock yourself out during office hours, the hospitality team located at reception will be able to open your room.
If you lock yourself out outside normal working hours you will need to call 0113 390 7870 to be let back in by out of hours security. Please note you will be charged £60+ if you require this.
Wi-Fi
Free high-speed Wi-Fi is included in your rent and is provided by Glide Student. Setup instructions and troubleshooting guidance are available in the Documents section of the Mansion Student app.
Premium Wi-Fi packages are also available directly from Glide Student if required at an additional cost.
Contents Insurance
During your stay, contents insurance is included in your tenancy through Gallagher.
Before you move in, we recommend checking your policy to understand what's covered. If you own higher-value items or want cover away from your accommodation, you may wish to upgrade your policy.
Mail and Parcel Post
To make sure you receive all your post, please ensure that you address it to:
- Full Name
- Room number
- Full address
Post is delivered to the main entrance reception area during office working hours.
Letters are placed in the mail boxes. Parcels will be kept at reception. The Hospitality Team will email you if a parcel arrives for you. Please bring ID to collect it. Please make your own arrangement for packages being delivered at the weekends. Remember to correctly address your deliveries with your name, room number, and full address, otherwise the parcel may be rejected.
Laundry Facilities
Laundry is located on Level 1, next to Reception and is operated by Circuit.
Download the Circuit app on the app store on your phone to pay for the facilities.
Login to www.circuit.co.uk where you can find more information, including videos on how to use the machines; if you are unsure please pop into reception. If a machine breaks down, call Circuit on 01422 820040 / 0800 0926068. Please ensure you remove all your clothes when the cycle has finished so that other residents can use the machines.
Waste Collection
The bin store is located in the car park, these are clearly marked.
Please:
Tie rubbish bags securely.
Place waste inside the correct bins.
Recycle glass, cardboard and plastics using the recycling bins provided.
Break down cardboard boxes before recycling.
Never leave rubbish in corridors or around the building.
Keeping shared areas clean helps create a better environment for everyone.
Residents Handbook
Our Resident Handbook contains everything you need to know about living at Goods Corner, including:
Building facilities
Health and safety information
Local amenities
House rules
Helpful tips for student life
You can access it anytime through the Mansion Student app.
Living at Goods Corner
The heating and lighting in your accommodation are included in your rent, however we would ask you to be as energy efficient as possible.
Hot water controls
The hot water will be automatically provided to your bathroom/kitchen.
Each bedroom has its own individually controlled heating. The heater can be set to the required temperature using the controls on the unit.
To report a fault in your room, log in to the Mansion Student App, click My Support, New Ticket and provide the details of your maintenance issue. All requests will be dealt with in order of priority.
What's Nearby?
Student community in Edinburgh is shaped by the city itself. Unlike more campus-focused university locations, students spend much of their time moving between university buildings, cafés, libraries and social spaces across different parts of the city.
Areas such as Old Town, Newington and Bruntsfield are central to student life, offering a mix of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and study spots. Many students also spend time around George Square, one of the main student hubs for the University of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh’s cultural scene is another major part of the university experience. Events such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Hogmanay celebrations and year-round live music and arts events make the city feel busy and active throughout the year.
Students also benefit from access to outdoor spaces and viewpoints, including The Meadows, Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park, which are popular places to relax, exercise and socialise.
Living in Edinburgh gives you access to both a world-famous city and a strong student community, creating a university experience that extends far beyond campus.
Explore Edinburgh
Whether you're looking for supermarkets, transport links, cafés, restaurants or places to study, Edinburgh has plenty to offer just a short walk from Goods Corner.
Take some time to explore your local area and discover everything your new city has to offer. We’ve put together some basic contact information about local facilities. Please note: Mansion Student does not endorse these and is not responsible or associated with them.
Banks & Cash Machines:
All major banks and building societies are located in Edinburgh city centre.
Local cash machines:
Tesco Bank ATM - Tesco Express, Gracemount Dr, Lothian, EH16 6RS.
Bank of Scotland - Cameron Toll, Lady Road, Edinburgh EH16 5PB.
TSB Bank - 16b, Cameron Toll Centre, Lady Road, Edinburgh EH16 5PB.
Cinemas / Theatres:
Vue Cinema Edinburgh - Omni Centre, Omni Leisure Building, Calton Sq, Edinburgh EH1 3AU.
Dominion Cinema, Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 4RT.
Cineworld - Edinburgh, 130/3 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1AF.
Chemist / Pharmacy:
Fleming Pharmacy, 1 Liberton Drive, Edinburgh EH16 6NL.
M&D Green - Gracemount Pharmacy, 1 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh EH16 6RR.
Library:
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh EH16 4DS.
Edinburgh Napier University Library, 10 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5DT.
Grocery Stores:
Sainsbury’s Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh EH16 5PB.
Gilmerton Grocers, 20-22 Gilmerton Dykes Street, Edinburgh EH17 8JX.
Gyms:
The Gym Group Edinburgh Cameron Toll, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh EH16 5PB.
Project Strength & Fitness, 25 Peffer Bank, Edinburgh EH16 4AW.
Hospitals:
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 51 Little France Cres, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 4SA.
Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, 40 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH10 5BT.
Dentists:
Minto Dental Care and Implant Centre, 1 Liberton Gardens, Edinburgh EH16 6JX.
Shanks Dental Care, 55 Captain’s Rd, Edinburgh EH17 8HP.
Doctors Surgeries / Health Centres:
Gracemount Medical Practice, 24 Gracemount Dr, Edinburgh EH16 6RN.
Liberton Medical Group, 65 Liberton Gardens, Edinburgh EH16 6JT.
Sexual Health Centre:
Chalmers Sexual Health Centre, 2a Chalmers Street, Edinburgh EH3 9ES.
Taxis:
Scot Mini cabs | Edinburgh Airport Taxi, 40 Alnwickhill Drive, Edinburgh EH16 6XX.
Capital Cars, 93-101 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 1TE.
Post Office:
Dalkeith Road Post Office, 190 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5DU.
Hay Drive Post Office, The Hays Business Centre, Hay Drive Edinburgh EH16 4AQ.
Public Transport:
Edinburgh Bus Station, 26 Elder Street, Edinburgh EH1 3DX.
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BE.
Shopping Centres:
St James Quarter, St James Cres, Edinburgh EH1 3AD.
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB.
Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ.
FAQ's
When can I check-in?
Please reserve your check-in date and time through your StuRents account before you arrive. If your travel plans change, contact the Hospitality Team as soon as possible.
What do I need to bring for check-in?
Please bring a valid photo ID (passport or driving licence). International students should bring their passport and any relevant travel documentation.
Where do I collect my keys?
When you arrive, head to Reception where a member of the Hospitality Team will check you in, provide your key and fob, and answer any questions you may have.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes. High-speed Wi-Fi is included in your rent and is provided by Glide Student. Setup instructions can be found in the Mansion Student App.
What should I do if I lock myself out?
During office hours, the Hospitality Team can let you back into your room. Outside office hours, please contact Security. Please note that an out-of-hours lockout charge of £60+ applies.
How do I report a maintenance issue?
Maintenance issues can be reported quickly and easily through the Mansion Student App by selecting My Support and then New Ticket.
Where do I collect my parcels?
Letters are delivered to your mailbox, while parcels are held securely at Reception. We'll email you when your parcel is ready to collect - just remember to bring photo ID.
Who do I contact if I need help?
Our Hospitality Team is here to support you during office hours. Outside these hours, Security and the Resident Student Wardens are available for urgent assistance.
What should I do in an emergency?
If there is an immediate risk to life or property, call 999 straight away. Once it is safe to do so, notify the Hospitality Team or Security.
Where can I find more information?
Our comprehensive Resident Handbook, available online and through the Mansion Student App, contains everything you need to know about living at Goods Corner, including building facilities, safety information, and useful advice for student life.
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