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Stay Central

3.0 star property
Edinburgh's vibrant culture awaits at this central hotel, where convenient luggage storage makes exploring iconic attractions easier than ever

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Stay Central sits in the heart of Edinburgh, where travelers find a warm welcome, dry cleaning services, and a lively bar scene. The hotel offers reliable in-room WiFi and secure luggage storage, with a staff that consistently earns praise from previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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 neighborhood

Map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 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 (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
  • ‪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

Hotel near National Museum of Scotland
Located close to Royal Mile 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
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk 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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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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 10-minute walk of National Museum of Scotland, University of Edinburgh, and Royal Mile. Scottish National Gallery and Princes Street Gardens are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Stay Central Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

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

MARCELA

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

10/10 Excellent

paulami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

I was very pleased with my stay here, and recommend to anyone looking to stay in Edinburgh.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel centrally located. Easy access to everything. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to its location one next lane from the Royal Mile, we spent a quiet night. All the popular places are within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

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

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strangest Hotel ever but one of the best, glad I stayed there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huimin

nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for a short stay - would happily use again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to live while in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to everything we needed. Would definitely stay again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained room with many unexpected features. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Arezo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a central location. Staff were lovely and the room had everything we needed. Very clean as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay. I loved the location, it was within walking distance of everything I wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable. The staff at the front were friendly and helpful with our questions. Would stay here again and recommend to anyone coming to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent if you’re going to be doing the touristy things in old Edinburgh. The place is clean and the rooms are a good size.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located just off the Royal Mile provides easy access to shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Be prepared for steps, hills and plenty of walking within this downtown area which offers so much. Rooms were quiet and the attached bar offered plenty of evening entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

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

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean and the staff friendly but the area was very run down. It was close to Royal mile and easy to walk to all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025