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Stay Central

3.0 star property

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A modern interior with a staircase, framed artwork, and a decorative wall.
Front of property
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A building with a 'STAY' sign, 'SUPER SALAD BOWLS' sign, and 'REAL GOOD COFFEE' sign.
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$342
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for XL - sleeps up to 4

A bunk bed room with a blue wooden wall, a painting, and a power outlet.

XL - sleeps up to 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden column, and a view of the city.

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for S (Double)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden door, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

S (Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for XXL - sleeps up to 6

A hotel room with three beds, each with white bedding and pillows. The walls are adorned with framed artwork, including a crown design.

XXL - sleeps up to 6

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for L (Executive Double of Twin)

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a wooden floor, and artwork on the walls.

L (Executive Double of Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for M (Double or twin)

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a yellow throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a glass door with a logo.

M (Double or twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

(M) Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for (L) Executive Double or Twin Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wall with a large painting.

(L) Executive Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Private Dorm-the Ultimate Party Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden column, and a view of the city.

Private Dorm-the Ultimate Party Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Greyfriars Bobby's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luckenbooths - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 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. 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Central?

As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Central on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$342, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome, clean rooms, big showers, walking distance of pubs & grub
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Small double room was great, clean, big TV, comfy bed so perfect for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, clean room, and fantastic location. I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is clean and conveniently located. But I want to give a highest rank to the manager and the staff for going an extra mile making our stay from 3/17/26 to 3/19/26 very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, great staff ,great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caio Almeida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is amazing! STAY is really well located, the staff is helpfull and the room is great. Also, the bar is really cool to spend some time when you come back from visiting the city. If I'm ever blessed with coming back to Edinburgh again, I will totally stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great staff and quiet room even though very central location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great, room was good, close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Very pleasant stay

I was very pleased with my stay here, and recommend to anyone looking to stay in Edinburgh.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Handy location. Nice lounge and staff. Our room was hot and not comfortable for sleeping with no ventilation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice facility at a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paulami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zhechao

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good customer service, but the bathroom is a bit old and there are paint peeling off from the ceiling, not many activities inside, but you can play the pool or ping pong for free, and the staffs are friendly, I always ask a latte at the front desk, they always were very happy to give me one for free, I am happy being there for 4 nights,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

Very clean and good facilities (loved the free pool/table tennis!) but extremely loud in the rooms - techno/bass music thumping til early morning, and the XL room we were in was only separated from next door by adjoining doors meaning every word could be clearly heard, it felt like we had a family of strangers in the room with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCELA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and good facilities. Staff were friendly. Good location right next to a pub and grass market
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean and modern, spacious room with spacious shower. Very kind staff. Good breakfast, though pricey (£15). Room a bit noisy because of disco nearby but I still slept well. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in walkable distance from the Royal Mile which is awesome! However, it is very loud at night due to the bar next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel centrally located. Easy access to everything. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026