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Stay Central

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from National Museum of Scotland
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area
Exterior
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room
Lounge
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL
  • Grassmarket
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Scotland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for XL - sleeps up to 4

XL - sleeps up to 4

XL - sleeps up to 4

Highlights

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

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S (Double)

S (Double)

Highlights

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

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M (Double or twin)

M (Double or twin)

Highlights

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

View all photos for XXL - sleeps up to 6

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

XXL - sleeps up to 6

Highlights

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

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for L (Executive Double of Twin)

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Highlights

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

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Exterior

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

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The price is NZ$178
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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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 Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Royal Mile and Scottish National Gallery.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk

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
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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.

Languages

English, Polish

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)

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

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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Central?

As of 23 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Central on 3 Feb 2025 start from NZ$152.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast. Unfortunately it was VERY noisy one of the nights as the bars across the street parties till 1pm with very loud music.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offered good value for money. The staff were very helpful and polite and I had no issues during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good service, good location, nice outdoor area with big screen tv and nice restaurant pub. Enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location was great. However, noisy and difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place in a questionable location. So close to High street and wonderful restaurants and coffee places and yet surrounded by graffiti. Not easy to walk to with a suitcase from public transport. Large age range of guests, yet geared more to the younger generation. My room was large, clean and pleasant but next to bar with music playing until 11:00 p.m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Black Mountain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GReat location. Very friendly front desk staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sreedharan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been travelling for more than 40 years, and my wife and I both agree, that this is possibly the best place we've stayed. Modern and clean rooms, and a short walk to the Royal Mile. There is also a great bar/restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel appears to be right next to a nightclub that was open till 1:30 on a Friday. We had an early train to catch the next morning and getting good sleep as we wanted to was very difficult. Aside from that the rooms were well equipped and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ladonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay when visiting Edinburgh. Right next to all attractions and shops, Directly next to two great bars. Heavenly shower in the bathroom in our 6 person room. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Noisy!!
Very noisy until the early hours of the morning with a local disco next door. The double bed was very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kiran

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base
Perfect place to use as a base for exploring. Next door to a very lively bar so don’t expect perfect quiet. Though we managed to sleep no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
NOT Family Friendly thanks to Three Sisters
This hotel is NOT family friendly. The "disco" bar next to the hotel is open until 5am and has no semblance of a decent decibel to their music. No where on any website does it state that some of there rooms are directly above the bar (which ours was). The hotel has agreements with the bar so they inherently have a FLAWED business model. Their answer to the music is to "provide you earplugs". Talk about a lack of care for their patrons. I think they could easily spend a little money to completely soundproof the areas where people are trying to sleep. In addition to the music, we really "appreciated" the bar fight with the bouncers at 345am. If we would have known about the bar or the chance that we would have to compete our sleep with moronic drunk bar patrons, I would absolutely have booked elsewhere. And would recommend anyone else do so as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024