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Stay Central

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near National Museum of Scotland

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock
Lounge
Front of property
Exterior
M (Double or twin) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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)
  • 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 | LCD TV, iPod dock

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

S (Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

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 neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.You'll be steps from National Museum of Scotland and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh with a stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel. Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Greyfriars Bobby's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luckenbooths - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burgers and Beers Grillhouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

3-star hotel near 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Stay Central offers 37 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 onsite 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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

How close is Stay Central to the airport?

Stay Central is 7.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Central?

As of Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Central on Apr 19, 2026 start from $151, 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.

Does Stay Central have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Stay Central.

How close is Stay Central to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (15-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.5 mi (33-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stay Central offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Stay Central, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Stay Central?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Stay Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Stay Central?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Stay Central have a pool?

Stay Central does not have a pool.

Does Stay Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Stay Central to downtown Edinburgh?

Stay Central is 0.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, clean room, and fantastic location. I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bryce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Youcef

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! The staff was incredible and extremely helpful and kind! Extremely convenient with transportation, dining, entertainment close by! I will definitely be staying here again on my next visit! Even though it is right above a bar, it was a very quiet! I have paid much higher rates for hotels that were much less than this. I would recommend to any friend or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brolin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and good facilities. Staff were friendly. Good location right next to a pub and grass market
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, great staff ,great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great staff and quiet room even though very central location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Great room. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely lovely and really helpful - lent me a brolly and then later an iron and ironing board! However the TV shows virtual gambling by default which is pretty disgusting. Should definitely cut that out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was tired, but clean. Unfortunately the manager was less than helpful. We had requested an early checkin but ended up waiting 30 minutes after the 3:00 pm checkin time before getting our room. We like the Staycity chain but we were disappointed in this location. We opted for a different hotel when we returned from our tour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCELA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled with 4 other family members. We shared a room with 2 doubles and 2 bunks so worked out well. Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast. Very accommodating as we were able to leave our large suitcases there for 2 days while on a tour. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great u
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good though it made me and my husband feel extremely old! Lovely little spotless room and really good vibe all round.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room smelt damp, breakfast was dry and tasteless
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in walkable distance from the Royal Mile which is awesome! However, it is very loud at night due to the bar next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our two stays at Stay Central Edinburgh. Very clean and comfortable, friendly staff, great location. Three Sisters is adjacent so you might find earplugs are needed, depending on your room location. Sound proofing between rooms is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great, room was good, close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, nice and comfortable. I appreciate the front desk giving ear plugs since there is a bar on the side that does play music most evenings. The day staff was very friendly and had good recommendations around the area. It had a great location in the middle of the city and walkable to all the big things you want to see on your visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025