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Stay Central

3.0 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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S (Double)

S (Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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M (Double or twin)

M (Double or twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for XXL - sleeps up to 6

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

XXL - sleeps up to 6

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for L (Executive Double of Twin)

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (1446)
The price is AU$475
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), Stay Central is a 5-minute walk from National Museum of Scotland and 5 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Mile and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from 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
Stay Central offers 37 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. 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. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at The Three Sisters Pub serving the guests of Stay Central, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Three Sisters Pub - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 15.00 per person
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Three Sisters Pub

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1003 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

6/10 Okay

Kimberly A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The halls and rooms smelled weird, no ac, and with a bar being right next door, it was loud some nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location close to all the main attractions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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