Name: KM Central
Address: Edinburgh, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9ST, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH8 9ST, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £94 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hotel KM Central

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in scenery, Old Town exploring and friendly locals – Check location Edinburgh, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9ST, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in scenery, Old Town exploring and friendly locals – Check location

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*8.4* Brass Rubbing Centre: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

*8.8* National Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*8.7* Edinburgh Festival Theatre: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*9.1* Palace of Holyrood House: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*9.3* Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

University of Edinburgh: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

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The staff were very warm and friendly and the decor delightful. The room was spotless, towels and bath mat changed every day on a 3 night stay and the bed very comfortable. I could not fault the breakfast, cooked to order, checking personal preferences such as soft, medium etc poached eggs or milk/water ratio in porridge. Gorgeous bowl of fresh berries and other fruit, cheeses, pastries, fabulous muesli and other cereals.

Lorraine

United Kingdom

This hotel is compact but modern and very clean. A great location for us staying to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe Festival being only a five minute walk to the Royal Mile. The staff are all extremely polite and helpful whether on reception, catering staff or cleaning staff. A compact but well equipped room, very comfortable and large bed with complimentary tea, coffee and toiletries. One of the hidden gems of this hotel is the fabulous breakfast we enjoyed each morning. Amazing fresh produce, cooked fresh to your liking, lots of chose from and it kept us going until tea time! I would absolutely stay here again!

Lisa

United Kingdom

The Location is great for the centre of edinburgh and in walking distance to all the main areas. The rooms are exceptionally clean and modern and the bed is very comfy too. The breakfast and staff are also very good.

Clair

United Kingdom

Good location, clean bright room, easy going staff

David

United Kingdom

breakfast was good. Location was ok, though I didn't have enough time to look around :)

Riki

Australia

A peaceful nights sleep on a very comfortable bed. A perfect breakfast in pleasant surroundings. A perfect place to stay to enjoy the Royal Mile and the castle. Second time staying here and fulfilled all our expectations.

Kevin

United Kingdom

I found very soon a security and a feeling to bee looked well after without too much questions or overhanging.

Guðrún

Iceland

Everything that you need for your stay in Edinburgh, will happily come back. Modern, clean, efficient, with comfortable bed. Good location (watch out, the pin on booking.com map is dislocated by cca 50 m from the actual hotel position - stayed &reviewed August 2019). Great breakfast.

Lucie

Belgium

The room was very nicely laid out with lovely decor and high standard toiletries in the bathroom. There was an electric heater (fire effect) for when things get cold in the Scottish weather and a spacious desk if you are there for business. We had a great view of Arthur’s Seat and the hills from the velux window which was great. The room was kept very clean and was spotless on arrival.

Daniel

United Kingdom

Remember that this is not a hotel but excellent for what it does have. The room and breakfast room are clean and modern, the bed comfortable, and the breakfast is great. The location was good for getting into the city centre, and to the station. Both are an easy walk.

Amanda

United Kingdom

9.0

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“The staff were very warm and friendly and the decor delightful. The room was spotless, towels and bath mat changed every day on a 3 night stay and the bed very comfortable.”

Lorraine United Kingdom
“This hotel is compact but modern and very clean. A great location for us staying to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe Festival being only a five minute walk to the Royal Mile.”

Lisa United Kingdom
“The Location is great for the centre of edinburgh and in walking distance to all the main areas. The rooms are exceptionally clean and modern and the bed is very comfy too.”

Clair United Kingdom
“Good location, clean bright room, easy going staff”

David United Kingdom
“breakfast was good. Location was ok, though I didn't have enough time to look around :)”

Riki Australia
“A peaceful nights sleep on a very comfortable bed. A perfect breakfast in pleasant surroundings. A perfect place to stay to enjoy the Royal Mile and the castle.”

Kevin United Kingdom
“I found very soon a security and a feeling to bee looked well after without too much questions or overhanging.”

Guðrún Iceland
“Everything that you need for your stay in Edinburgh, will happily come back. Modern, clean, efficient, with comfortable bed.”

Lucie Belgium
“The room was very nicely laid out with lovely decor and high standard toiletries in the bathroom.”

Daniel United Kingdom
“Remember that this is not a hotel but excellent for what it does have. The room and breakfast room are clean and modern, the bed comfortable, and the breakfast is great.”

Amanda United Kingdom

In Edinburgh’s Old Town, the KM Central offers modern accommodation only a short walk from Princes Street, Waverley Rail Station and The Royal Mile.

The property has 45 compact double rooms with contemporary designs, which have en suite facilities, a wardrobe, a desk and free Wi-Fi access throughout.

KM Central is within easy walking distance of all the main tourist attractions, and is ideal for business trips, Festival visits and city breaks.

Full Scottish breakfasts are served daily. Breakfasts are served in the breakfast room.

Newington is a great choice for travellers interested in scenery, Old Town exploring and friendly locals.

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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Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Edinburgh Festival Theatre
0.1 miles
Edinburgh Law School
0.2 miles
Museum of Scotland
0.2 miles
National Museum of Scotland
0.2 miles
Museum of Childhood
0.3 miles
Palace of Holyrood House
0.3 miles
The Edinburgh Sheriff Court
0.3 miles
University of Edinburgh
0.3 miles
Brass Rubbing Centre
0.3 miles
National Library of Scotland
0.4 miles

Natural beauty *

Arthur's Seat Mountain
1 miles

Closest airports *

Edinburgh Airport
7 miles
Dundee Airport
35.5 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.6 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Ideal location for my trip.”

Penne

United Kingdom

9.5

“After initial misunderstandings regarding my disability, everything was exceptional with this booking. Extraordinary price/ value ratio, position at a walki...”

Ivan

Croatia

“excellent location plenty of great places to eat and drink great walks the full Scottish breakfast is amazing rooms great”

Douglas

United Kingdom

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Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

00:00 - 11:00

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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

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

0 - 2 years

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There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

KM Central accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note, there is no lift access at the property.

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.

In total, there are 40 rooms at KM Central.

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Guests staying at KM Central can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
The prices at KM Central may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Check-in at KM Central is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Room options at KM Central include:
- Double
From the nearest airport, you can get to KM Central by:
- Bus 45 minutes
- Car 30 minutes
- Tram 45 minutes
- Walking 45 minutes
The payment methods and the timing of payment may vary. However, KM Central accepts the following payment methods:
- JCB
- Diners Club
- Visa
- Booking.com Wallet
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- Discover
- Mastercard
- iDEAL
- PayPal
- American Express
- Apple Pay
The following parking options are available to guests staying at KM Central (subject to availability):
- Street parking

“The staff were very warm and friendly and the decor delightful. The room was spotless, towels and bath mat changed every day on a 3 night stay and the bed very comfortable. I could not fault the breakfast, cooked to order, checking personal preferences such as soft, medium etc poached eggs or milk/water ratio in porridge. Gorgeous bowl of fresh berries and other fruit, cheeses, pastries, fabulous muesli and other cereals.”

“This hotel is compact but modern and very clean. A great location for us staying to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe Festival being only a five minute walk to the Royal Mile. The staff are all extremely polite and helpful whether on reception, catering staff or cleaning staff. A compact but well equipped room, very comfortable and large bed with complimentary tea, coffee and toiletries. One of the hidden gems of this hotel is the fabulous breakfast we enjoyed each morning. Amazing fresh produce, cooked fresh to your liking, lots of chose from and it kept us going until tea time! I would absolutely stay here again! ”

“The Location is great for the centre of edinburgh and in walking distance to all the main areas. The rooms are exceptionally clean and modern and the bed is very comfy too. The breakfast and staff are also very good.”

“A peaceful nights sleep on a very comfortable bed. A perfect breakfast in pleasant surroundings. A perfect place to stay to enjoy the Royal Mile and the castle. Second time staying here and fulfilled all our expectations.”

“Everything that you need for your stay in Edinburgh, will happily come back. Modern, clean, efficient, with comfortable bed. Good location (watch out, the pin on booking.com map is dislocated by cca 50 m from the actual hotel position - stayed &reviewed August 2019). Great breakfast.”

“The room was very nicely laid out with lovely decor and high standard toiletries in the bathroom. There was an electric heater (fire effect) for when things get cold in the Scottish weather and a spacious desk if you are there for business. We had a great view of Arthur’s Seat and the hills from the velux window which was great. The room was kept very clean and was spotless on arrival.”

“Remember that this is not a hotel but excellent for what it does have. The room and breakfast room are clean and modern, the bed comfortable, and the breakfast is great. The location was good for getting into the city centre, and to the station. Both are an easy walk.”

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Reviewed: 23 August 2019

Lorraine
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent stay, great location and very good value.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no lift, but it was no problem to me. They made it clear on booking.
The staff were very warm and friendly and the decor delightful. The room was spotless, towels and bath mat changed every day on a 3 night stay and the bed very comfortable. I could not fault the breakfast, cooked to order, checking personal preferences such as soft, medium etc poached eggs or milk/water ratio in porridge. Gorgeous bowl of fresh berries and other fruit, cheeses, pastries, fabulous muesli and other cereals.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 21 August 2019

Penne
United Kingdom
9.6

“Excellent location, spotlessly clean and great breakfast to set you up for the day :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Ideal location for my trip.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 20 August 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No lifts Breakfast not on site No attendant
Superb location Good quality room

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 20 August 2019

Lisa
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
9.6

“A fabulous hotel in a great location in Edinburgh! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!!! Although I would say although it is amazing that the rooms are cleaned every single day....we would have been happy to have kept our towels for sightless longer to reduce washing for this small hotel! Not a criticism but a suggestion. The doors to the rooms could also do with different hinges as they all slam!!
This hotel is compact but modern and very clean. A great location for us staying to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe Festival being only a five minute walk to the Royal Mile. The staff are all extremely polite and helpful whether on reception, catering staff or cleaning staff. A compact but well equipped room, very comfortable and large bed with complimentary tea, coffee and toiletries. One of the hidden gems of this hotel is the fabulous breakfast we enjoyed each morning. Amazing fresh produce, cooked fresh to your liking, lots of chose from and it kept us going until tea time! I would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 19 August 2019

Clair
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
For the price we paid we were disappointed with the only air con is the opening of the window. The rooms do not offer much space with one side of the bed against the wall and no where to store luggage. We were woken up at 6am by a Bin Lorry and this was followed by building work being completed from 7am.. the noise unbearable and ruined the stay.. we understand work needs to be completed but some acknowledgement form management at the time would have been appreciated so we were aware especially when spending nearly £200 on a room for a night when the average cost is around £100.
The Location is great for the centre of edinburgh and in walking distance to all the main areas. The rooms are exceptionally clean and modern and the bed is very comfy too. The breakfast and staff are also very good.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 19 August 2019

David
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Road was a bit noisy but thats not really your fault
Good location, clean bright room, easy going staff

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 17 August 2019

Anonymous
Australia
5.8

“Good walking distance not worth the money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really poor phone directions to find accomodation. No lift, room tiny even for two and horrendously expensive for facilities
Walking distance to attractions

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 17 August 2019

Riki
Australia
7.9

“better then I expected, and very restful!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
asked for "no stairs" got stairs. BUT the guy at reception offered to carry up my bags, and when I left , another staff member carried my bags down
breakfast was good. Location was ok, though I didn't have enough time to look around :)

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 15 August 2019

Kevin
United Kingdom
9.6

“The ideal place to stay to enjoy the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A peaceful nights sleep on a very comfortable bed. A perfect breakfast in pleasant surroundings. A perfect place to stay to enjoy the Royal Mile and the castle. Second time staying here and fulfilled all our expectations.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 15 August 2019

Guðrún
Iceland
10

“A dwelling of peeace and security.Wit ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybee more smiling at first look But it shanged soon.
I found very soon a security and a feeling to bee looked well after without too much questions or overhanging.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 14 August 2019

Catherine
United Kingdom
7.5

“Didn’t spend a lot of time in the room as we were at The Fringe”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small room
Bed comfy Great location

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 14 August 2019

Lucie
Belgium

7 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Loud and heavy door slamming from the corridor in the night. Found out in the morning that slamming was actually the only way to effectively close my room too :)
Everything that you need for your stay in Edinburgh, will happily come back. Modern, clean, efficient, with comfortable bed. Good location (watch out, the pin on booking.com map is dislocated by cca 50 m from the actual hotel position - stayed &reviewed August 2019). Great breakfast.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 13 August 2019

Daniel
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very pleasant stay in walking distance to Edinburgh station with some great views.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
i must start by saying the during our stay it was unseasonably hot. As we were on the top floor we struggled to get the room to a temperature that made it comfortable to sleep. There was a fan provided in the room but this didn’t overly help. You could feel the temperature change as you went up the stairs to the top floors. As the doors to each floor are fire doors there was a lack of air circulation in the upper part of the building. The only real fix is air con units in the upper floor rooms so it was not something reception could have improved upon. We would still stop here again maybe in more usual weather conditions or request a lower floor room if it’s very warm.
The room was very nicely laid out with lovely decor and high standard toiletries in the bathroom. There was an electric heater (fire effect) for when things get cold in the Scottish weather and a spacious desk if you are there for business. We had a great view of Arthur’s Seat and the hills from the velux window which was great. The room was kept very clean and was spotless on arrival.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 11 August 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was very warm, even with the window open
Bed comfy- great shower and an excellent breakfast. Attentive Staff

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 11 August 2019

Amanda
United Kingdom
8.8

“Ideal place for a short stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was quite compact and there is little room to move about, especially if you have a lot of bags. Perfectly adequate for our short stay though. Try to get a room which is off the roadside. Not terribly noisy but better with out the noise of the vehicles early in the morning.
Remember that this is not a hotel but excellent for what it does have. The room and breakfast room are clean and modern, the bed comfortable, and the breakfast is great. The location was good for getting into the city centre, and to the station. Both are an easy walk.

Stayed in August 2019

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