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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
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Lift
The current price is €155
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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S (Double)

S (Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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 area

Map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 5 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 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
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

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

    • Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Three Sisters Pub – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel
Stay Central Edinburgh
Stay Central
Tailors Hall Hotel Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay Central Hotel
Stay Central Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh

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 that you 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 on-site 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 social distancing 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 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.

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Reviews

Stay Central Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a variety of options, including full Scottish options. (8 reviews)
  • The property's bar/restaurant and nearby dining options offered great food and ambience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice facility at a great location
LINDA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All good though it made me and my husband feel extremely old! Lovely little spotless room and really good vibe all round.
Sheila, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room smelt damp, breakfast was dry and tasteless
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very 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 Exceptional

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.
Angelique, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!

Super cosy place surrounded by crowded streets.
Andreas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Nice place. Good service, good location, nice outdoor area with big screen tv and nice restaurant pub. Enjoyed my stay very much
Fran, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel for fun

Really accommodating staff with great common areas and a connection to a very energetic bar. Staff was delightful. Perfect location to see Edinburgh.
Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

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.
David, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property is so near and clean. It’s very welcoming. The walking distance to the royal mile and castle is just a few minutes away. The staff is great and friendly. They even will store your luggage for you if you checked out but have a bit more touring to do. I loved it and will stay here again. Also only a few minutes walk from train station.
Daniela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!

Incredibly located on the Cowgate, the Stay Central was a short walk to anything you could want to see in Edinburgh. Very clean, updated, and comfortable, I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Edinburgh!
Danielle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location Next to the Best Pub in the City
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very 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

6/10 Good

Nice friendly staff,very helpful condition of the room was unfortunately very tired though.seemed a lot nicer in the photos than in reality.
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very close to main attractions. Clean and very small room. Good breakfast.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was in a convenient location just minutes from Waverly train station. The windows were triple paned which kept out the noise of a lively beer garden below. Clean and beds were very comfortable.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small but well appointed room. Good shower … comfy bed. Helpful friendly receptionist.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the quirky feel of the hotel nicely presented rooms with everything you needed. Our room was at the other side of the noisy bar next door so didn’t hear a thing. Comfy bed and hot shower. Very happy with our stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Would recommend to friends and family.
Joyce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

If you’re looking for a party, this is the hotel for you! Music in the evenings, big screen watching of sports events, lots of young people hanging out. If you’re looking for a quiet night’s rest, suggest you avoid this place as the music goes late into the evening.
Stacy, 2-night trip