Hostel Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AL, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
*8.5* Edinburgh Playhouse: only 5 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)
*8.0* Omni Centre: only 6 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)
Everything was very clean, staff were really helpful and friendly. Room was really comfy - we were really surprised by the quality of the beds/cushions etc. Location is good, 5 mins to centre. They have a bar/restaurant where you can get a drink and do breakfast. Very covid secure and very nice stay.
United KingdomThe cleanliness of the place, considering it being a hostel. The whole lobby and bar area very classy. The beds were comfortable and your head just sunk into the pillows. Your breakfast was fresh and used with the best produce, done to perfection. I would recommend this to anyone, the price I paid and the range of facilities was excellent. The staff at the hotel really made my stay, and they were happy to help if you needed anything!
United KingdomJust perfect. Very good value for money. Clean, quiet and very close to everything.
United KingdomThe location, walking distance to the whole of Edinburgh and key tourist spots. The beds were comfy enough and we both slept really well. Shower worked well and all in all good stay. Staff all seemed friendly and happy to help.
United KingdomEverything was good in the room and the structure. Room temperature was good and it was spacious.
ItalyThe beds were very comfortable, the location was perfect (about 10 minute walk to Edinburgh centre and 20 minute walk to Leith), the shower facilities were sufficient and the decor to the lobby area was fresh.
United KingdomLocation is ideal, staff were very patient and helpful. Beds very comfy and rooms very clean. Great amenities.
United KingdomThe staff were amazingly helpful and friendly, which really made our stay very pleasant. The location was central and made sightseeing easy. We were able to leave our luggage there and pick it up on the way to the airport.
United KingdomThe staff are fantastic here: so friendly and helpful. The family rooms are a lot of fun and we had a lovely stay. With three kids, the extra helped we received at breaskfast was so helpful. The food was fantastic and good value.
United KingdomIt was comfortable and warm. The staff were very pleasant.
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
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Experience world-class service at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
The 5-star Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is just 0.5 miles from the shops of and Edinburgh Rail . It provides a licensed café and restaurant, a and modern rooms with private shower rooms.
The historic Royal Mile can be reached in less than 20 minutes’ walk, and the views from Arthur’s Seat are 1.5 miles away. Vibrant nightlife in Cowgate and bars on George Street are both within a mile’s walk.
Each room includes lockers and Premium rooms also have a television. There’s a fully-equipped communal kitchen on-site, as well as laundry and ironing facilities.
The recently refurbished entrance, reception, lounge, café/bar and restaurant provide a comfortable, warm and welcoming space. Guests can enjoy a cooked or continental breakfast, lunch and evening meal in the restaurant. Self-catering is also possible as guests have access to a small but well-equipped kitchen. The licensed café/bar serves snacks and drinks until late.
Hostelling Scotland is a charity and membership organisation. For non-members, a supplement per person, per night will be added to the published rate. See Important Information for more details.
This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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“helpful staff”
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“comfortable beds”
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Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet
Good coffee!
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About Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.2 miles
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Omni Centre0.3 miles
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Calton Hill0.3 miles
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Waterloo Place0.4 miles
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Nelson Monument0.5 miles
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Multrees Walk0.5 miles
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The City of Edinburgh Council0.5 miles
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Waverley Mall0.6 miles
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Scottish Poetry Library0.6 miles
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Restaurant On Broughton Street0.3 miles
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Supermarket Sainsbury's0.3 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.7 miles
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Royal Mile0.8 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.9 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.9 miles
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Edinburgh Castle1 miles
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University of Edinburgh1.1 miles
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Arthurs Seat1.3 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia1.5 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium2.5 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo3.5 miles
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Lake Lochend loch1 miles
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River Water of Leith1 miles
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Sea/ocean Firth of Forth1.5 miles
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Train Edinburgh Waverley station0.6 miles
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Edinburgh Airport7 miles
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Dundee Airport34.6 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.7 miles
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Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Facilities of Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bingo Off-site Additional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast) Off-site Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Stand-up comedy Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Chocolate or cookies Additional charge
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Parking options available
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage Additional charge
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
- Czech
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Polish
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Bankcard
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available. Hostelling Scotland advises that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available.
There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 15.00 and check-out is until 10.00. Our Edinburgh Central Hostel does have a 24 hour reception. Early check-in and late checkout available for an extra GBP 10 per room (subject to availability).
Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the restaurant to avoid disappointment.
The café/bar serves drinks and snacks from 11:00 until 01:00.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
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Check-in at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel by:
- Car 28min
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Guests staying at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Bingo
- Walking tours
- Stand-up comedy
- Live sport events (broadcast)
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel (subject to availability):
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Haddington Place Cafe
