Name: Stay Central Hotel
Address: 139 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS, United Kingdom, 139 Cowgate, Lothian, EH1 1JS, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £61 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Stay Central Hotel

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This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, history and architecture – Check location 139 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, history and architecture – Check location

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*8.7* Edinburgh Festival Theatre: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

Edinburgh Waverley station: only 6 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*9.3* Museum of Scotland: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

*9.2* Royal Mile: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

The Scotch Whisky Experience: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)

*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*9.2* Scottish National Gallery: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

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Excellent location. Room had great facilities including smeg fridge, sky, hair straighener, coffee machine etc Rainfall shower was amazing

Lisa, Ireland

We really liked the room. It was well appointed and modern, very clean and comfortable.

Lorraine, USA

Everything was great, staff could not have been more helpful. Room was clean ,new towels everyday, good choice of breakfast freshly cooked. Hotel position very close to all attractions, restaurants etc.

Tony, United Kingdom

When we first arrived at the property we were told we had been upgraded to a L room which was a real surprise, beds were comfortable, room was clean, very funky and modern set up. Ideal for younger people as the Three Sisters is right beside it for drinks! Great place overall!

Zoe, Ireland

Location is great, short walk to the majority of Edinburghs attractions

Liam, Ireland

Great central location near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, as well as pubs and clubs. Nice, modern room, comfy bed. Great value for money!

Trk1987, Netherlands

Huge, wide room with extra beds and extra clean, which exceeds my expectation. The wifi signal works great and stable throughout the room. The reception is really friendly and helpful, we had a great chat since she is from New Zealand as well and gave us lots of info about the varieties of attractions to do around Edinburgh.

Genewin_brandon, New Zealand

Location, decoration, friendly staff, very clean and tidy

Chris, Greece

First impressions we're not to good; walked into a courtyard surrounded by bars, a huge screen showing a football match (I hate football) and filled with trestle tables. Another 3 bars inside the bub with a total of 40 beer pumps so perfect for a big rugby match but nor somewhere to take the good lady WRONG - the staff were fantastic, our room was upgraded and had two of the biggest beds I've ever slept in. It was quirky, clean and could not be faulted

Malcolm, United Kingdom

Lovely twin room with good shower. Very clean. Convenient location to bars and restaurants and 5 minute walk from Royal Mile.

Seana, Ireland

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What guests loved the most:
“Excellent location. Room had great facilities including smeg fridge, sky, hair straighener, coffee machine etc Rainfall shower was amazing”

Lisa Ireland
“We really liked the room. It was well appointed and modern, very clean and comfortable.”

Lorraine USA
“Everything was great, staff could not have been more helpful. Room was clean ,new towels everyday, good choice of breakfast freshly cooked. ”

Tony United Kingdom
“When we first arrived at the property we were told we had been upgraded to a L room which was a real surprise, beds were comfortable, room was clean, very funky and modern set up. ”

Zoe Ireland
“Location is great, short walk to the majority of Edinburghs attractions”

Liam Ireland
“Great central location near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, as well as pubs and clubs. Nice, modern room, comfy bed. Great value for money!”

Trk1987 Netherlands
“Huge, wide room with extra beds and extra clean, which exceeds my expectation. The wifi signal works great and stable throughout the room. ”

Genewin_brandon New Zealand
“Location, decoration, friendly staff, very clean and tidy”

Chris Greece
“First impressions we're not to good; walked into a courtyard surrounded by bars, a huge screen showing a football match (I hate football) and filled with trestle tables. ”

Malcolm United Kingdom
“Lovely twin room with good shower. Very clean. Convenient location to bars and restaurants and 5 minute walk from Royal Mile.”

Seana Ireland

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh –

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.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 and is accessed by an old cobbled courtyard. 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.

Old Town is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, history and architecture.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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Continental, Full English/Irish

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Great area for shopping!

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An inside look at Stay Central Hotel

We have aimed a little higher than just providing you with a good nights sleep. We want you to tell your great great grandchildren about us. Heck, we want to be included in your memoirs. We want to be known forevermore as that wee hotel in the middle of Edinburgh that blew your socks off. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s eclectic Cowgate, STAY Central is surrounding the famous lively Three Sisters bar and courtyard and is short stroll from everywhere, at STAY Central we aim a little bit higher than just providing you with a good night’s sleep. We have 37 fresh and refurbished bedrooms simple arranged by size. They go S, M, L, XL, XXL and then there is the private DORM, a room so awesome it can sleep up to 9 guests. We like to look after you and free Wi-Fi is a must for our guests. Each of our bedrooms have large flat screen TV’s, iPod docks, rain fall style showers to get lathered up in and lots of little extras you won’t expect...

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, history and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the imposing Edinburgh Castle looms over the city.

Closest landmarks

The Edinburgh Sheriff Court
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National Library of Scotland
0.1 miles
Central Library
0.1 miles
St. Giles Cathedral
0.1 miles
National Museum of Scotland
0.1 miles
Museum of Scotland
0.1 miles
The Real Mary King's Close
0.1 miles
Edinburgh Law School
0.1 miles
Brass Rubbing Centre
0.1 miles
Gladstone's Land
0.1 miles

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport
6.7 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.4 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

Grassmarket Market

What travellers love about this location

“Everything was great, staff could not have been more helpful. Room was clean ,new towels everyday, good choice of breakfast freshly cooked. Hotel position very ...”

Tony

United Kingdom

“Location is great, short walk to the majority of Edinburghs attractions ”

Liam

Ireland

9.1

“Great location, huge room, comfy beds, great bathroom, excellent value.”

Jessica

United Kingdom

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From 14:00 hours

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Until 11:00 hours

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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 extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

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

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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.

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

“Everything was great, staff could not have been more helpful. Room was clean ,new towels everyday, good choice of breakfast freshly cooked. Hotel position very close to all attractions, restaurants etc.”

“When we first arrived at the property we were told we had been upgraded to a L room which was a real surprise, beds were comfortable, room was clean, very funky and modern set up. Ideal for younger people as the Three Sisters is right beside it for drinks! Great place overall! ”

Zoe

“Huge, wide room with extra beds and extra clean, which exceeds my expectation. The wifi signal works great and stable throughout the room. The reception is really friendly and helpful, we had a great chat since she is from New Zealand as well and gave us lots of info about the varieties of attractions to do around Edinburgh.”

Genewin_brandon

New Zealand

“First impressions we're not to good; walked into a courtyard surrounded by bars, a huge screen showing a football match (I hate football) and filled with trestle tables. Another 3 bars inside the bub with a total of 40 beer pumps so perfect for a big rugby match but nor somewhere to take the good lady WRONG - the staff were fantastic, our room was upgraded and had two of the biggest beds I've ever slept in. It was quirky, clean and could not be faulted”

Malcolm

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	Single Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This single room has tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The en-suite facilities have rainfall showers. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Stay 2 Nights save 10% 2 single beds or 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Please request Twin/Double when booking. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	Private Dormitory Room (6 Adults) 6 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This party bedroom features bunk beds with individual, built-in TVs. The room also offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV, Playstation, Xbox 360, and Smeg fridge. The large en suite bathroom offers 2 shower rooms and complimentary toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Game console - PS3 • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room 2 single beds and 1 double bed or 4 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Standard quad bedroom, sleeps up to 4 guests. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double or Twin Room 1 double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This en suite room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite facilities have rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This en suite room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite facilities have rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	Large 6 Bed room 2 single beds and 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed or 4 single beds and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room contains 6 single beds, and en-suite facilities containing a rainfall shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests will find an iPod docking station, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Double or Twin Room - Room Only 2 single beds or 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This en-suite room features a flat-screen Sky TV, GHD hair straighteners, tea and coffee making facilities, a day bed, a bathrobe, and slippers. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh –

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, history and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of Stay Central Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

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