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Stay Central

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

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Stay Central (Edinburgh)
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

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
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 | LCD TV, iPod dock

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

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

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

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
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

When you stay at Stay Central, you'll be in a great location, within a short 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 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

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.

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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 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 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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