Stay Central

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Located close to National Museum of Scotland and Royal Mile, Stay Central provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a blue wooden wall, a painting, and a power outlet.

XL - sleeps up to 4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden column, and a view of the city.

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds OR 4 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden door, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

S (Double)

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

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A hotel room with three beds, each with white bedding and pillows. The walls are adorned with framed artwork, including a crown design.

XXL - sleeps up to 6

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a wooden floor, and artwork on the walls.

L (Executive Double of Twin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a yellow throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a glass door with a logo.

M (Double or twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Stay Central is near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • A spacious indoor atrium with a high, glass-domed ceiling and white railings.
    National Museum of Scotland
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 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

  • Deacon Brodies Tavern
    5 min walk
  • Greyfriars Bobby's Bar
    4 min walk
  • Frankenstein
    3 min walk
  • The Elephant House
    5 min walk
  • The Three Sisters
    1 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

  • Hotel near Royal Mile
  • Located close to National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery, Stay Central provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
    • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Stay Central include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Central?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Central on Nov 9, 2026 start from $145, 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.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Stay Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Stay Central?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Stay Central located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. University of Edinburgh and Scottish National Gallery are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Stay Central Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and helpful staff. The rooms were well stocked. The room we were in was quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to all sights and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, comfortable rooms. The bar next door was loud on Saturday night. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was nice. The bar attached was noisy, however, earplugs were provided. Staff were exceptional as was the breakfast. Really good location. If you come by train and have luggage I would recommend taking a taxi. Enjoyed our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay! Rooms are as advertised with nice comfortable bed and fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was great. Though in a very busy area with a bar next door, it was very quiet. Room small, but clean and adequate with a large bathroom large.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Great staff ,to loud at night and we didn't sleep well.nice room though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We enjoyed our stay. Grteat staff and great location to the attractions and Waverly station. Breakfast was good. Just be prepared for the loud music until 3am from Three Sisters Bar. This was not a major issue for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just ask for a quiet room, no problem! The staff were SO helpful and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and great location. Room was so spacious for my family! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed at Stay Central for 2 days. My trip is still on here in Scotland. They allowed me to store 2 of my carry on bags there while I continued my trip around the country. I return back to Stay Central next week for a final night. They really saved me the hassle for the rest of my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the central location and how easy it was to check in. Staff were very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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This was a well situated place to stay for our time in Edinburgh. My only issue was the pounding noise coming from the music venue nearby. It went on from around 10 until about 1:30 in the morning. The staff was very helpful in all situations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Very good location. Walkable to sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Central location. Walk to everything. Reception is great, very helpful. The room is small. Outdoor bar downstairs is open into early AM hours. Which is amazing if you dont need sleep. If you do, ask for complementary ear plugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff, great location, quiet, but super close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Clean, friendly hotel with excellent staff. Right in the middle of Edinburgh. Breakfast was very good. However it is the noisiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in - they hand out earplugs but the building reverberates until way past 2am due to the nightclub venue in the courtyard below. I know, I’m an old git these days but it spoilt an otherwise great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was really clean and the staff was helpful. Excellent location!! There is a great bar underneath.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, attached to a fun bar/restaurant, The Three Sisters. My only caution is not it is not smack in the middle of the old town, but I would definitely consider heading back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Air conditioning was great, staff were friendly....however had to call for toilet tissue after returning from the day out after the room was cleaned, we knew the Fringe was on but didn't realize there was techno music thumping until 3am every night and then kegs being thrown around until 330 or 4 am
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very central location indeed. Despite the Three sisters bar downstairs and the football games going on we did not get disturbed. We got the XXL room for 5. Property was clean and staff friendly. Walking distance to most of Edinburgh’s attractions and to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was definitely not the nicest I’ve stayed in but it had character that made up for it. It was a phenomenal location and everything we wanted to get to was very close by. They also had a great restaurant attached to the hotel that made it easy in a pinch. Highly recommend this place due to the uniqueness of the hotel and the location being so central.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location. Small double room was great, clean, big TV, comfy bed so perfect for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very courteous staff, clean room, and fantastic location. I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay! Was able to check in early and store luggage conveniently. Just wish I would have opted in for the breakfast! Looked delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026