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Stay Central

3.0 star property
Experience Edinburgh's vibrant culture from this hotel's central location. Enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage while exploring iconic attractions.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is CA $129
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 13 - Feb 14

Room options

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XL - sleeps up to 4

XL - sleeps up to 4

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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M (Double or twin)

M (Double or twin)

Highlights

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

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

XXL - sleeps up to 6

Highlights

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Grassmarket hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
The price is CA $124
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Grassmarket hotel
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About the area

Map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

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 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
  • ‪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

Stay Central puts you in a great location, within just a 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, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Polish

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 available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • 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
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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) not allowed
    • No cribs (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 onsite parking
DONE

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

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 - Onsite 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 check-out 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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.

Also known as

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Stay Central Edinburgh
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Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Hotel Tailors Hall
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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 to 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 onsite 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 check-in 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.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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 Good

Nice friendly staff,very helpful condition of the room was unfortunately very tired though.seemed a lot nicer in the photos than in reality.
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location, okay hotel
The location here was great, pretty much walking distance to everywhere. The room was burning hot but the thermostat was locked and we couldn’t lower it at all. Bathroom was nice with lots of hot water. The WiFi was out out entire three night stay which was really inconvenient.
Brianne, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Crystal, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1 night stay
We stayed for 1 night, our room was big, however very cold…. Breakfast was a bit of a farce menu with 6 choices and we were told only 2 available, don’t leave a menu and then tell guests there are only 2 choices
Tracie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

No room available even though we booked
They didn't have a room for us , so we had to find alternative accomodation, very disappointed
simon, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel, great location but over priced
Good clean hotel with friendly staff, great central location but over priced like all other Edinburgh hotels
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel for fun
Really accommodating staff with great common areas and a connection to a very energetic bar. Staff was delightful. Perfect location to see Edinburgh.
Jeff, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Edinburgh break
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The halls and rooms smelled weird, no ac, and with a bar being right next door, it was loud some nights.
Kimberly A, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location close to all the main attractions
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Danielle, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel offered good value for money. The staff were very helpful and polite and I had no issues during my stay.
Gareth, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice place. Good service, good location, nice outdoor area with big screen tv and nice restaurant pub. Enjoyed my stay very much
Fran, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Location was great. However, noisy and difficult to sleep.
Ann Marie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Tina, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

GReat location. Very friendly front desk staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Gary, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

very friendly and helpful staff
sreedharan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Philip, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Luca, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ladonna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Robert, 3-night trip
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