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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
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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XL - sleeps up to 4 | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

XL - sleeps up to 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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S (Double) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

S (Double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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M (Double or twin) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

M (Double or twin)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Stay Central is adjacent to National Museum of Scotland and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like University of Edinburgh. Each of the 37 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes an iPod dock, a coffee maker, and an LCD TV.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eve - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Hotel with a bar, steps from National Museum of Scotland
Guests staying at Stay Central enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and an ATM. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find LCD TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. IPod docks, coffee makers, and safes are also standard.

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Stay Central?

Stay Central provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Stay Central?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh, just steps from Grassmarket, and within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. You'll also find Princes Street and George Street less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Stay Central?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Stay Central have a casino?

No, Stay Central doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Stay Central?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Stay Central?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Stay Central have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Stay Central feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Stay Central serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Three Sisters Pub.

Will Stay Central allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Stay Central.

Does Stay Central have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Stay Central?

The closest major airport to Stay Central is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 7.9 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Stay Central?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Stay Central.

Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Like all properties in Edinburgh this facility was a bit pricey but fine. The glass door to the bathroom was a little shaky. No housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean and the staff friendly but the area was very run down. It was close to Royal mile and easy to walk to all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable. The staff at the front were friendly and helpful with our questions. Would stay here again and recommend to anyone coming to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah, Fort Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mihailo

The room we booked was damaged, so we were moved to a different room that could fit all of us but without the fun aspects of our original room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Stay Central - all in the name

Great stay! Loved the convoluted way to get to our room - it made us laugh so much. Room was an XL but for 4 adults it is a bit small; nevertheless we had a great time. After all the walking, relaxing with a drink while watching Wimbledon was a great way to end the day for sure. Great little hotel; not far from Grassmarket and the Royal Mile (be ready to climb); we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to everything we needed. Would definitely stay again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy but ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay for visit to Festival Theatre. Ideal location, close proximity to theatre and royal mile with many places for dining. Comfortable bed, great shower, spacious room, well appointed with sockets, mirror and good lighting. Friendly professional staff. Thoroughly recommend this accommodation. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Overnight staff was extremely kind and helpful. Felt safe traveling solo. I’d read of late night loud noise issues from next door bar, but I never noticed. Decent room amenities. Good room size to unpack. Great shower. Can’t beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient walk to Underground Vaults, Grassmarket, Victoria Street,Greyfriar Kirk, Royal Mile. Dorm style room set up for 5 of us travelling together.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robina, Beckenham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for a short stay - would happily use again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

Family room - small but comfortable enough

Our family (2 daughters - 20 & 17), husband and I stayed here. The “family” room was a bunk bed and two “twins.” I’m not sure the twins were actually what we’d consider a twin in the US (they were quite narrow), but everything was comfortable enough. It was a small room, but clean and modern. The bathroom door was glass that was frosted. That’s a little weird when you have 4 adults in the room together, but the room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Can walk to everything. Didn't rent a car.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Royal Mile and many of the main sites for tourists. Clean and comfortable room. Very nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent if you’re going to be doing the touristy things in old Edinburgh. The place is clean and the rooms are a good size.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really great. Right in the heart of Edinburgh. In the heart of everything. Just around the corner from GreyFriars Kirk!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this room because it was less costly than others in the area and not far from the train station. You might want to pay a little more and get a larger space if that is important to you or you are traveling with a family. The room was adequate, but very small, for the cost. The beds were not set up as twin beds, even though that was a choice on the website that we asked for, and it was very warm inside with no ability to cool it more. We had to open the windows, which both faced a back alley where there was all sorts of garbage piled up, with a very greasy food smell in the air. The hotel was is a sketchy area, but very close to Grassmarket which was a great place to wander around, having many choices for food and shopping, and we never actually felt unsafe. If you are looking for a hotel near some "action", this would be a choice although you could never have more than 2 people in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

Hotel with Pub

Interesting little hotel that is connected to a pub with a courtyard. The front desk makes a good latte. Very much a younger crowd type of hotel. The rooms are smaller, but have big beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arezo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a central location. Staff were lovely and the room had everything we needed. Very clean as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranniere

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

Great location

Hotel bem localizado, ótimo serviço e uma equipe gentil. Voltaremos!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Central Location Next to Bar/Party Venue

The room was fine and the staff were courteous and friendly. However, immediately next to the hotel was a large outdoor bar with very loud music from early evening until early morning hours, making sleep difficult to impossible, despite our room being on the back side of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was tops
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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