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Stay Central

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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XL - sleeps up to 4

XL - sleeps up to 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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S (Double)

S (Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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L (Executive Double of Twin)

L (Executive Double of Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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M (Double or twin)

M (Double or twin)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private Dorm-the Ultimate Party Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

XXL - Sleeps Up To 6

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room S

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Xxl-Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Stay Central in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps 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

  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Greyfriars Bobby's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luckenbooths - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eve - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

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.

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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace

Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Very clean and good facilities (loved the free pool/table tennis!) but extremely loud in the rooms - techno/bass music thumping til early morning, and the XL room we were in was only separated from next door by adjoining doors meaning every word could be clearly heard, it felt like we had a family of strangers in the room with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

yee ming

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The ceiling of the bath room had many damp and mould, water dripping from the ceiling The smell of toilet is very disgusting, circulating throughout the whole room. Lots of noise is made as you step on the wooden floor
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rob and Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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