Stay Central

3.0 star property
Experience Edinburgh's vibrant culture from this hotel's central location. Enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage while exploring iconic attractions.

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 273
SAR 328 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

XL - sleeps up to 4

Highlights

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

S (Double)

Highlights

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

M (Double or twin)

Highlights

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

XXL - sleeps up to 6

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Highlights

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk

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
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Hotel near National Museum of Scotland
Located close to Royal Mile and Scottish National Gallery, Stay Central provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stay Central include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 15.00 per person
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Three Sisters Pub

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay Central?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Stay Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Stay Central?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Stay Central located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of National Museum of Scotland, University of Edinburgh, and Royal Mile. Scottish National Gallery and Princes Street Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 7 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 8 minutes.

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Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location close to all the main attractions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel for fun
Really accommodating staff with great common areas and a connection to a very energetic bar. Staff was delightful. Perfect location to see Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, great location but over priced
Good clean hotel with friendly staff, great central location but over priced like all other Edinburgh hotels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good service, good location, nice outdoor area with big screen tv and nice restaurant pub. Enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast. Unfortunately it was VERY noisy one of the nights as the bars across the street parties till 1pm with very loud music.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sreedharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GReat location. Very friendly front desk staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offered good value for money. The staff were very helpful and polite and I had no issues during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann Marie

Liked: Amenities
Location was great. However, noisy and difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real nice place to stay in Edinburgh very central to the old town plenty of good food and drink
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
Super cosy place surrounded by crowded streets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Incredibly located on the Cowgate, the Stay Central was a short walk to anything you could want to see in Edinburgh. Very clean, updated, and comfortable, I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been travelling for more than 40 years, and my wife and I both agree, that this is possibly the best place we've stayed. Modern and clean rooms, and a short walk to the Royal Mile. There is also a great bar/restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

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

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is a short walk from the castle which is a plus. But it feels like an upscale hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kwok Wai

Liked: Staff & service
A good place for short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay when visiting Edinburgh. Right next to all attractions and shops, Directly next to two great bars. Heavenly shower in the bathroom in our 6 person room. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were amazing! Was so nice after a day of travel to come into such a nice atmosphere. Would highly recommend staying at StayCentral!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gaganjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and well appointed rooms. We liked the fact they offer rooms with multiple beds, but bathroom ventilation was poor and the glass door on the bathroom does not work well with the family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base
Perfect place to use as a base for exploring. Next door to a very lively bar so don’t expect perfect quiet. Though we managed to sleep no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with fun features. Definitely for a younger crowd
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly A

Liked: Staff & service
The halls and rooms smelled weird, no ac, and with a bar being right next door, it was loud some nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022