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Stay Central

Property class: 3

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A modern interior with a staircase, framed artwork, and a decorative wall.
A staircase with wooden panels and framed pictures on the walls.
A building with a 'STAY' sign, 'SUPER SALAD BOWLS' sign, and 'REAL GOOD COFFEE' sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
An indoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lights.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $278
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Explore the area

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 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 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 Twin Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

(M) Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 4 Double Beds OR 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Stay Central

3-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Stay Central offers 37 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Edinburgh hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Stay Central is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Three Sisters Pub - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great location, quiet, but super close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location // great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service; rooms are very clean and very small; extremely good and central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people ready to help you - amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were a bit narrow but everything else was way above expectations! The staff were so helpful, and the location is nice. It’s close enough to the Main Street without being too close.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was definitely not the nicest I’ve stayed in but it had character that made up for it. It was a phenomenal location and everything we wanted to get to was very close by. They also had a great restaurant attached to the hotel that made it easy in a pinch. Highly recommend this place due to the uniqueness of the hotel and the location being so central.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Was able to check in early and store luggage conveniently. Just wish I would have opted in for the breakfast! Looked delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot near the Royal Mile and Castle. Minutes away from everything. Clean and spacious room with all amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gunter

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Bryce

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Ostap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, friendly staff, great location. The room could use of better ventilation - windows did not open
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location, rooms really worth the price. No parking close to the hotel, this was an issue for me. Noise may be an issue during weekends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First hotel that ever provided a hair straightener. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only problem we had was elevator did not run our last 2 days but staff had people working on it. Just glad we were on the first floor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

paulami

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