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

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

great location, clean, comfortable, good amenities

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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.
- 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 TeamAnswered on 12 October 2019
- hi do you need a form of photo I.d please?.No you do notAnswered 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, JohnAnswered 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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- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Nightclub/DJAdditional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- 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
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
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.
Stay Central Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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Check-in at Stay Central Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Stay Central Hotel is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.
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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
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Room options at Stay Central Hotel include:
- Family
- Quadruple
- Twin/Double
- Double
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Stay Central Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Evening entertainment
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Nightclub/DJ
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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.