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Stay Central

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from National Museum of Scotland

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room
Lounge
Property amenity
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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XL - sleeps up to 4

XL - sleeps up to 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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S (Double)

S (Double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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M (Double or twin)

M (Double or twin)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

XXL - sleeps up to 6

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for L (Executive Double of Twin)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

L (Executive Double of Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Edinburgh

Stay Central places you steps from National Museum of Scotland and within a 10-minute stroll of University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Royal Mile and Scottish National Gallery.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Sisters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Hotel with a bar, steps from National Museum of Scotland
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stay Central also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Stay Central offers 37 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Three Sisters Pub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Stay Central?

Stay Central offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Stay Central?

The closest beach to Stay Central is Portobello Beach (5.1 km).

What makes Stay Central a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Stay Central.

Does Stay Central serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stay Central?

No, Stay Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stay Central?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stay Central?

No, pets are not allowed.

Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay. I loved the location, it was within walking distance of everything I wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to live while in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool place. Was great for the price. Elevator was broken for the duration of my stay (6 days) which made luggage extra difficult. Other than that a great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While having the lift out of order made our stay more of a maze, we had a really nice time and the people who work there were wonderful! A good location at a good price, I would go back in a minute, if the lift was working.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alexandra, Laurence Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Centeal Property close to everything’
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating to my large group’s needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine

Convenient. Bit noisy in evening due to nearby bar. Would be better for parties than a work trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed 4 nights at Stay Central and were very happy with our choice. The location was convenient, located close to the University district and old Edinburgh, and the room was very well appointed and clean. But we were most impressed by the services of the staff, especially the daytime Manager who was very helpful and friendly. A minor issue with the elevators was handled well and promptly which was appreciated. The only downfall of the location is that as an area that caters to nightlife, there is street noise at night. Earplugs are recommended, but really that would be the case with any downtown hotel accommodation. We would not hesitate to recommend Stay Central as a great option for your next visit to Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is so near and clean. It’s very welcoming. The walking distance to the royal mile and castle is just a few minutes away. The staff is great and friendly. They even will store your luggage for you if you checked out but have a bit more touring to do. I loved it and will stay here again. Also only a few minutes walk from train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Stay….

2nd visit and there won’t be a 3rd visit! Checking was easy and the lady that checked us in was amazing! Got to our room and keys didn’t work, got this sorted quickly and efficiently. Our room overlooked the back of the bar and the noise was horrific…my husband went to reception to ask for more coffee sachets and was told we don’t have any, however there was a jar sitting on the counter full of sachets! We packed up and left, on leaving the hotel there were 3 people behind the reception desk who completely ignored us, took the door keys off us whilst on her phone, nobody spoke and we were not asked how our stay was….very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient and fun environment w a table tennis table and festive bar attached. Staff super helpful (loaned us a phone cord and switched our room for bed to bed type preference). Would stay again, and very reasonable cost!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Helga

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to get everywhere in downtown Edinburgh. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff,very helpful condition of the room was unfortunately very tired though.seemed a lot nicer in the photos than in reality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Brianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, okay hotel

The location here was great, pretty much walking distance to everywhere. The room was burning hot but the thermostat was locked and we couldn’t lower it at all. Bathroom was nice with lots of hot water. The WiFi was out out entire three night stay which was really inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staying on 1nd floor with loud music until 2:30am
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024