Stay Central

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

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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

XL - sleeps up to 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

S (Double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

M (Double or twin)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

XXL - sleeps up to 6

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • ‪Vittoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 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.

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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.