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Stay Central

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near National Museum of Scotland

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
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.
$199 nightly
The total price is $239
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

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

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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L (Executive Double of Twin) | 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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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
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$150 nightly
The price is $180
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

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 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

  • ‪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

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Stay Central, just a 5-minute walk from National Museum of Scotland and Grassmarket. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, Royal Mile 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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

  • 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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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.

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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.

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Reviews

Stay Central Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a variety of options, including full Scottish options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous staff, clean room, and fantastic location. I definitely recommend staying here!
Tim, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel is amazing! STAY is really well located, the staff is helpfull and the room is great. Also, the bar is really cool to spend some time when you come back from visiting the city. If I'm ever blessed with coming back to Edinburgh again, I will totally stay there again!
Caio Almeida, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was great and the staff very helpful
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great staff ,great location.
Gunter, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, great staff and quiet room even though very central location.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room spotless and staff very helpful
Bryce, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for the price
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
paulami, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice facility at a great location
LINDA, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room and good facilities. Staff were friendly. Good location right next to a pub and grass market
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and modern, spacious room with spacious shower. Very kind staff. Good breakfast, though pricey (£15). Room a bit noisy because of disco nearby but I still slept well. I would definitely go back.
Simone, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, clean room
MARCELA, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel centrally located. Easy access to everything. Very friendly staff.
Raymond, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff was really lovely, and the placement was great! It was a bit noisy with the bar outside, but we didn’t mind.
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a nice place to stay. I loved the location, it was within walking distance of everything I wanted to do.
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dennis, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Katherine, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ashley, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Real nice place to stay in Edinburgh very central to the old town plenty of good food and drink
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and accommodating to my large group’s needs
Dara, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Laura, 3-night trip