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 £140 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, history and atmosphere – 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 atmosphere – Check location Excellent location - show map

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

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

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

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

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

*8.9* Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)

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Proximity to everything was great and it was essy to find. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Susan, Australia

The design of the room, attention to detail were both excellent. Good quality facilities, friendly staff. Would recommend and come back :)

Lisa, Germany

Large size of bed and bathroom. Clean. Teapot and teas, coffee. Sweet treat daily. Staff wonderful!! Breakfast good.

Barbara, USA

Fantastic Hipster Hotel, great modern look with humour and good design. Excellent location, right in the middle of the bars and Restaurants. Warm friendly staff.

Paul, United Kingdom

Location was excellent and the staff were very friendly. It is very close to the royal mile and the room looked new funky and very clean. Don't be put off by the pub next door the room was quiet.

James, United Kingdom

Everything (except the noise-see below) Loved the hotel, design, staff, freebies in the room, comfy bed. It was perfect.

Katrina, United Kingdom

The staff was very nice and helpful. I like the style at the hotel. The bar ( restaurant) was a fun place.

Ragnheiður, Iceland

Convenient location. Comfortable rooms. Great pubs, bars plus restaurants in same area. Cheapest in the area without sacrificing style.

David, Ireland

The staff were excellent and super-friendly. The room was very spacious and clean, great value for money.

Paul, Ireland

The room served it's purpose, the shower facilities excellent, the TV turned easily. Although nothing beats my own bed at home we did manage to sleep ok.

Irene, United Kingdom

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Stay Central Hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the historic Royal Mile. 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 and 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 atmosphere.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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× 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
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 237 ft² 6-bedded room which sleep 6 people. Room facilities: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² This en suite room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room facilities: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Double or Twin Room - Room Only 1 large double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 194 ft² 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: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 194 ft² This en suite room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room facilities: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Pay-per-view Channels, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 323 ft² 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: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Additional Toilet, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet, Game console - PS3, Coffee machine Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Quadruple Room 4 single beds or 2 single beds and 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 237 ft² Standard quad bedroom, sleeps up to 4 guests. Room facilities: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² This single room has an electric kettle. Room facilities: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Pay-per-view Channels, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² Please request Twin/Double when booking. Room facilities: Shower, Safety Deposit Box, Pay-per-view Channels, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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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...

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Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, history and atmosphere – Check location Great location - show map

Closest landmarks

The Edinburgh Sheriff Court 0 miles
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

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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.

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Pets are not allowed.

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

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Noise from the bar and courtyard can affect some rooms.

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

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24 June 2017

Susan
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Extremely noisy til 3am on our second night made sleeping impossible
눇Proximity to everything was great and it was essy to find. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
23 June 2017

Emilie
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Great value for money funky place to stay!
22 June 2017

David
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The sports bar that blared music all night.
눇Location
20 June 2017

Lynda
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Sink in bathroom too small - couldn't wash face without water going all over floor
20 June 2017

Jimmy
United Kingdom
8.3

“Wicked hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Large 6 Bed room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Only downside was probably the location of the hotel, only way we knew how to get to it was down a really really steep hill which became a bit of a pain throughout the stay especially when we walked to the train station with our suitcases but not a massive deal
눇Entire hotel was really clean, room was filled with all the little things you like on a hotel like tea, coffee, free water, chocolates. Safe was free to use in the room and room came with a hairdryer, we wanted an iron so contacted reception and they brought one up immediatly. The bar area outside was really lively but you couldn't hear anything from the room so the perfect combination really. The staff were really nice and friendly the entire time
18 June 2017

Lisa
Germany
10

“Ideal for a few days in Edinburgh”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room - Room Only
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇The design of the room, attention to detail were both excellent. Good quality facilities, friendly staff. Would recommend and come back :)
18 June 2017

Peter
USA
8.3

“Hipster hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Because of roadwork, it was extremely difficult to get to the hotel. When roadwork is completed, it should be no problem. Second floor room windows looked out onto a parking lot at ground level; we were looking at wheel rims! It's just part of the "charm" of being in very hilly Edinburgh.
눇Location, location, location.
17 June 2017

Anonymous
USA
9.6

“Stay was very nice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉parking location not convenient with road construction. Wi-Fi spoty. plug at night stand did not work.
눇Convenient to restaurants. Excellent shower. Good size room.
16 June 2017

Henry
France
3.8

“Never again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Petit déjeuner déplorable. Shame Breakfast room dirty No choice
10 June 2017

Nick
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great hotel. Bad nights sleep.”
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The exact location of the hotel is by the side of a bar. There was a huge TV screen right under our window. So with the noise and the fact that blinds in the hotel let in light we didn't really enjoy a good nights sleep. So for that reason would not stay here again.
눇Central location, comfortable, funky place to stay in Edinburgh. Friendly staff. Good deals on nearby parking.
10 June 2017

Julia
Australia
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Fantastic location
9 June 2017

Barbara
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Noisy at times due to music but if you are younger thats ok. If older like us, use earplugs!
눇Large size of bed and bathroom. Clean. Teapot and teas, coffee. Sweet treat daily. Staff wonderful!! Breakfast good.
9 June 2017

Leslie
USA
9.2

“Great property for the price .”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The pub outside was kind of a negative, particularly if one is there on a weekend. Stairs smelled like old beer etc . Also the breakfast offered was unappealing , we ate elsewhere .
눇Very clean. Great helpful staff. Amenities in room .
5 June 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
10

“Would recommend to others”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Fantastic Hipster Hotel, great modern look with humour and good design. Excellent location, right in the middle of the bars and Restaurants. Warm friendly staff.
2 June 2017

Kelly
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

“Wonderful hotel for young people to stay in Edinburgh”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The window in my hotel room was looked for security reasons. But one of us couldn't sleep because of no fresh air.
눇Amazing location and great staff. The breakfast is superb - I would recommend everyone to get it as you will regret NOT getting it. Great fun places around with pubs, clubs, shops and restaurants. I would definitely stay here again next time I go to Edinburgh.

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