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Stay Central Hotel

139 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.1/10! (score from 1742 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very good
1,742 reviews

great location and really friendly staff. rooms were clean and comfortable too.

Careen United Kingdom

Staff are friendly , tv has Netflix was a comfortable bed, good wifi. I would stay here again.

Emily United Kingdom

great location, clean, comfortable, good amenities

Tammy United Kingdom

The location is great. Around 3 mins walk to national museum, Royal Mile; 8-10 mins walk to train station, prince street, Art gallery, St James. Around 6-8 mins to George square and have a nice walk around the Edinburgh Uni. Room is bright and warm, enough for 1-2 people. Large TV screen.

Yanqing United Kingdom

so cosy and clean! nice decor. handy location. loads of facilities

Elaine Ireland

Fantastic room in a great, modern hotel. Had everything that I needed. Very quiet and comfortable stay. Definitely recommend.

Joanne United Kingdom

Cozy, modern and quiet room and very comfortable beds. Perfect for a one night stay. :)

Kovacs United Kingdom

The room is spacious with great facilities such as large tv screen, bluetooth connection to speakers, beds are comfortable. The cleanliness of the room and hotel is excellent. Hotel staffs are very helpful and friendly.

Hey Malaysia

The location was perfect for our trip and the room was lovely!

Oana United Kingdom

Fantastic place to stay, near facilities and very friendly atmosphere and clean. Cannot fault it at all. Brilliant.

Tim United Kingdom
8.1
Very good
1,742 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great location and really friendly staff. rooms were clean and comfortable too.”
    Careen Careen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff are friendly , tv has Netflix was a comfortable bed, good wifi. I would stay here again.”
    Emily Emily United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great location, clean, comfortable, good amenities”
    Tammy Tammy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location is great. Around 3 mins walk to national museum, Royal Mile; 8-10 mins walk to train station, prince street, Art gallery, St James.”
    Yanqing Yanqing United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “so cosy and clean! nice decor. handy location. loads of facilities”
    Elaine Elaine Ireland Ireland
  • “Fantastic room in a great, modern hotel. Had everything that I needed. Very quiet and comfortable stay. Definitely recommend.”
    Joanne Joanne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Cozy, modern and quiet room and very comfortable beds. Perfect for a one night stay. :)”
    Kovacs Kovacs United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room is spacious with great facilities such as large tv screen, bluetooth connection to speakers, beds are comfortable. The cleanliness of the room and hotel is excellent.”
    Hey Hey Malaysia Malaysia
  • “The location was perfect for our trip and the room was lovely!”
    Oana Oana United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic place to stay, near facilities and very friendly atmosphere and clean. Cannot fault it at all. Brilliant.”
    Tim Tim United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.2

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location - show map

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Stay Central Hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the historic Royal Mile. Located in the Cowgate, this lively budget hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, within half a mile of Princes Street. It surrounds the Three Sisters bar, a pub and nightclub that hosts entertainment and lively events nightly.

Dating back to 1621, the Stay Central Hotel retains many original features. Its en-suite rooms each have a flat-screen TV and on-demand movies, an iPod docking station, tea and coffee-making facilities and a bathroom with a rainfall-style shower.

Guests can relax outside the hotel, where there is an outdoor plasma screen and seating areas that are part of The Three Sisters cobbled courtyard, which attracts a diverse mix of locals and tourists.

Within a mile’s walking distance from the hotel are Holyroodhouse Palace, Festival Theatre and the National Museum. Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Stay Central Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Sept 2009.

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Most popular facilities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

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Room type
Sleeps
 
6 bunk beds
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
or
4 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Careen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great location and really friendly staff. rooms were clean and comfortable too.”
  • Emily
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff are friendly , tv has Netflix was a comfortable bed, good wifi. I would stay here again.”
  • Tammy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great location, clean, comfortable, good amenities”
  • Yanqing
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location is great. Around 3 mins walk to national museum, Royal Mile; 8-10 mins walk to train station, prince street, Art gallery, St James. Around 6-8 mins to George square and have a nice walk around the Edinburgh Uni. Room is bright and...”
  • Elaine
    IrelandIreland
    “so cosy and clean! nice decor. handy location. loads of facilities”
  • Joanne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic room in a great, modern hotel. Had everything that I needed. Very quiet and comfortable stay. Definitely recommend.”
  • Kovacs
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Cozy, modern and quiet room and very comfortable beds. Perfect for a one night stay. :)”
  • H
    Hey
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “The room is spacious with great facilities such as large tv screen, bluetooth connection to speakers, beds are comfortable. The cleanliness of the room and hotel is excellent. Hotel staffs are very helpful and friendly.”
  • Oana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was perfect for our trip and the room was lovely!”
  • Tim
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic place to stay, near facilities and very friendly atmosphere and clean. Cannot fault it at all. Brilliant.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Hi, is it possible to store luggage with you before and after checkout and if yes, for how long? Thanks!
    Good Afternoon, thank you for getting in touch with us. We have a secured Luggage Room that all our guests are welcome to use both before Check-In and..
    Answered on 12 October 2021
  • Is it extra to use the minibar in room?
    Hi, The fridge in the room is empty, you can keep all your own things in there. Thanks, Alex & The STAY Central Team
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • hi do you need a form of photo I.d please?.
    No you do not
    Answered on 4 September 2021
  • Do you hv lifts to your higher floor rooms?
    Hi there, Yes, we have a lift that provides access to all floors. Best, John
    Answered on 3 August 2022
  • hi, we arrive at midnight, can we check in late?
    Yes our reception is 24/7 so you can check-in as late as you like!
    Answered on 18 August 2022
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Facilities of Stay Central Hotel
Most popular facilities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £12 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Stay Central Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Stay Central Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The cancellation policy shown on this page is based on an arrival time of 14:00 (GMT).

Payment is required at the time of check-in.

Please note breakfast is served in The Three Sisters bar, which is adjoined to the hotel.

When booking 4 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.

FAQs about Stay Central Hotel

  • Check-in at Stay Central Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Stay Central Hotel is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Guests staying at Stay Central Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Stay Central Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Stay Central Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Live music/performance
    • Nightclub/DJ

  • The prices at Stay Central Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.