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About this property

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 rooms with attached bathroom 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 Theater and the National Museum. Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Scotsman Collection
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
and
3 full beds
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
or
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 king beds
and
1 bunk bed
or
4 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United States United States
    The staff were all very nice and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable, and enough space for two people. It had a wardrobe with hangers with plenty of space for our clothes. The room had a good number of outlets and the hair dryer came with a...
  • Trenton
    United States United States
    Front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I came across the cleaning staff and they were very friendly and polite.
  • Virginia
    United States United States
    It could have been very loud, but I slept like a zombie so I didn't hear anything. I loved the location to all that I could see in one day and evening.
  • Summer
    United States United States
    Excellent location, especially if visiting Edinburgh for the first time. Employees were all very kind and welcoming. Pleasantly surprised because I thought it would be full of younger people but it's fit for everyone!
  • Natalia
    Georgia Georgia
    Perfect location, close to main attractions, plenty of good bars around. Very friendly and attentive staff. Will definitely stay there again!
  • Elsa
    United States United States
    Location. Close to the Royal Mile and public transportation.
  • Jessica
    United States United States
    They were phenomenal! The front desk lady was dealing with a big party when I got there but was beyond nice. They threw in a bottle of prosecco for my birthday and were so VERY accommodating when I extended for a night. Hoghly recommend!
  • Odexa
    United States United States
    The XXL room was very nice and clean, spacious for a family of 5.
  • Alan
    United States United States
    The location was great, very central. The big St. Pat’s party was next door. What a lively time. Very nice location for accessing everything during the day and at night.
  • Schnierle
    Mexico Mexico
    The place, location and having entertainment next to us.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Stay Central Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports 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
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & 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
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • 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 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

For reservations of 4 rooms or more and reservations over the value of £2000, a nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the total booking value will be charged at the time of booking with the final balance due 28 days prior to arrival.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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