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Stay Central

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near National Museum of Scotland

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Property amenity
Lounge
In the heart of Edinburgh, Stay Central offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services and a lively bar. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and enjoy the helpful staff that previous guests rave about.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
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

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

S (Double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
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

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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)

Highlights

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

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 17 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Sisters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Stay Central puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Polish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Dining

The Three Sisters Pub - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stay Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Stay Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Stay Central?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Stay Central?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Stay Central.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Stay Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Stay Central and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include National Museum of Scotland (5-min walk) and University of Edinburgh (5-min walk), along with Royal Mile (6-min walk) and Scottish National Gallery (8-min walk).

What's the area around Stay Central like?

Stay Central is a short 7-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a variety of options, including a full Scottish option. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Strangest Hotel ever but one of the best, glad I stayed there
Bill, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the party room!!!! One of the best experiences
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great for a short stay - would happily use again
Robina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay. Close to everything we needed. Would definitely stay again. Thanks
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Laura, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Jill, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Ryan, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

Great place to live while in Edinburgh!
Mikael, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

It was a great location but the communication was poor for parking and it was noisy
Tera, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Close to the Royal Mile and many of the main sites for tourists. Clean and comfortable room. Very nice and helpful staff.
Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Convenient walk to Underground Vaults, Grassmarket, Victoria Street,Greyfriar Kirk, Royal Mile. Dorm style room set up for 5 of us travelling together.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff. Can walk to everything. Didn't rent a car.
Frank, 7-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff was tops
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was very friendly and accommodating to my large group’s needs
Dara, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was really great. Right in the heart of Edinburgh. In the heart of everything. Just around the corner from GreyFriars Kirk!
Christian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Centeal Property close to everything’
Maria Alexandra, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Noisy but ok
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Mihailo, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Youthful, different than most. Quiet too.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Super convenient and fun environment w a table tennis table and festive bar attached. Staff super helpful (loaned us a phone cord and switched our room for bed to bed type preference). Would stay again, and very reasonable cost!
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location close to all the main attractions
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location to get everywhere in downtown Edinburgh. Staff are very helpful.
Anna, 7-night trip

4/10 Poor

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.
Zoila, 5-night trip