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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
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room
Property amenity
Lounge
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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

XL - sleeps up to 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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S (Double)

S (Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single 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)

Highlights

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

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M (Double or twin)

M (Double or twin)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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 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 Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Royal Mile and Scottish National Gallery.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪The Three Sisters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Hotel with a bar, steps from National Museum of Scotland
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 iPod docking stations and a safe. 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. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 437 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1004 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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very surprised. A little bit of party noise but bearable. Luis and his breakfast was fantastic. A very good host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kseniia, Gilroy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naoko, Tsukuba

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to its location one next lane from the Royal Mile, we spent a quiet night. All the popular places are within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and nicely modernized, and is in a 'college and arts' section of the city. There are many cutural institituions nearby. However, it can be noisy at night, especially due to the large gathering space next door and the almost nightly music.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huimin

Travelled with partner
nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained room with many unexpected features. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

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

For a quick get away, there is Stay!

Well priced hotel in a central location. Very easy to get around old town, the train station and Princes street. Clean, cozy and comfortable. Ideal for a short stay. The room is very soundproof for other guests in the hotel. The hotel location is in the centre of Edinburgh nightlife. If you partake, enjoy! If you retire early, the hotel offers ear plugs if you need them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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