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Stay Central

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

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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
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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪25 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)

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

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

XXL - sleeps up to 6

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Private Dorm-the Ultimate Party Room

  • Sleeps 9

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

XXL - Sleeps Up To 6

  • Sleeps 6

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

Double Room S

  • Sleeps 2

Xxl-Room

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, 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
  • Princes Street Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Grassmarket, and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. You'll also find Princes Street and George Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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 amenities will couples enjoy at 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.

Are there hot tubs at Stay Central?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Stay Central?

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three sisters bar/ restaurant was just next door with good food and ambience. Once in our room it was very quiet. Stay Central rooms were more spacious than we expected and the whole place had a lot of charm. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was a little later than usual at 8am but they did pack a breakfast to go so we could catch the bus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Majbritt

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rumana

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

8/10 Good

Irene

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro Ruiz

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the party room!!!! One of the best experiences
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is great! Clean rooms and very friendly staff. It should be known that walking with luggage from Waverly station is possible but difficult given the hilly terrain. Also, there’s a club just down the street that is open late every night, and it’s quite noisy. Not a deal breaker, especially if that’s what you’re looking for, but good to be aware of!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location but the communication was poor for parking and it was noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Kitchener

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located just off the Royal Mile provides easy access to shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Be prepared for steps, hills and plenty of walking within this downtown area which offers so much. Rooms were quiet and the attached bar offered plenty of evening entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in old town. Was very easy to walk to all the major attractions: Edinburgh castle, Royal Mile, Greyfriars Kirkyard, etc. Great spot for younger travelers as you can enjoy the Three Sisters bar just downstairs at night and especially on the weekends. Had a great time with my friends. Only downside is that the room was a little stuffy, but we made sure to leave windows open. Would definitely recommend for the convenience and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strangest Hotel ever but one of the best, glad I stayed there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spacious room, great location, walkable to restaurants and city sites. Friendly staff and offered luggage storage which was very helpful. No refrigerator in room but we managed without it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Zoila

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We had a very frustrating experience at this hotel. The hot water didn’t work during our stay, and the air conditioning broke down completely—which made it especially difficult since we were traveling with a child. On top of that, loud music blasted until 3 a.m., making it nearly impossible to get any sleep. We brought these issues to the staff’s attention and they did the best they could. Would not recommend for families or light sleepers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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