Stay Central

Property class: 3
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Stay Central, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $115
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a blue wooden wall, a painting, and a power outlet.

XL - sleeps up to 4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden column, and a view of the city.

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds OR 4 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden door, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

S (Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, each with white bedding and pillows. The walls are adorned with framed artwork, including a crown design.

XXL - sleeps up to 6

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a wooden floor, and artwork on the walls.

L (Executive Double of Twin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a yellow throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a glass door with a logo.

M (Double or twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 17 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greyfriars Bobby's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Three Sisters - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Stay Central, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Stay Central Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The attached restaurant was convenient, good, and had a great selection of food and drinks. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay at this hotel. Good location in old town, room clean, the staff friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, good value for the money
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our two night stay here amid the younger crowd and upbeat decor. The staff was helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very well located. Friendly staff made for a lovely stay
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8/10 Very good

Good location near the Royal Mile and all the sites, restaurants etc. Awkward for checking in as there is no parking at the hotel if you are driving yourself.. would appeal to a younger crowd with a lively bar attached. Staff was accommodating and very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay! Rooms are as advertised with nice comfortable bed and fantastic location
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8/10 Very good

My husband and I enjoyed staying at Stay Central. It was in a great location, about a 5 minute walk from the Royal Mile. My only complaint is that when I asked for more pillows (there were 4 in the room), they said they ran out and none were available. Given this is a 4 star hotel, I find that a bit off and disappointing. Other than that, the staff were friendly and helpful
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8/10 Very good

Nice clean room with helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel. Great location, excellent staff, fun little gems all over the hotel. Loved the larger than average hotel bath towels. Hotel is located next to an outdoor bar but on the 2nd floor we didn't hear much of it and it didn't bother us. Wo8ld 100% stay here again. Now one of my favorite hotels.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the central location and how easy it was to check in. Staff were very helpful and friendly!
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6/10 Good

Very good location. Walkable to sightseeing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, great location, quiet, but super close to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was really clean and the staff was helpful. Excellent location!! There is a great bar underneath.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, attached to a fun bar/restaurant, The Three Sisters. My only caution is not it is not smack in the middle of the old town, but I would definitely consider heading back.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was great, staff great, and room clean and comfortable. We ended up being given the accessible room, which we didn't need, but it wasn't a problem. The in-room speakers were a fun idea. Kettle and coffee/tea was much appreciated. We stayed on the other side of the property and couldn't hear the bar, but we were next to an alley where once we heard lots of trash being taken out. Overall, though, it was quiet. The only issue we had was that the TV remote had been replaced with a universal remote which made some things inaccessible. Perhaps they didn't want us to use the smart features (I have the same TV at home), but it is also impossible to put Closed Captioning on, even for freeview, with the current remote. Just a small thing, but it made it so I couldn't enjoy the great TV.
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8/10 Very good

Very central location indeed. Despite the Three sisters bar downstairs and the football games going on we did not get disturbed. We got the XXL room for 5. Property was clean and staff friendly. Walking distance to most of Edinburgh’s attractions and to the Royal Mile.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was definitely not the nicest I’ve stayed in but it had character that made up for it. It was a phenomenal location and everything we wanted to get to was very close by. They also had a great restaurant attached to the hotel that made it easy in a pinch. Highly recommend this place due to the uniqueness of the hotel and the location being so central.
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Small double room was great, clean, big TV, comfy bed so perfect for a night or two.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Was able to check in early and store luggage conveniently. Just wish I would have opted in for the breakfast! Looked delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous staff, clean room, and fantastic location. I definitely recommend staying here!
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8/10 Very good

Great spot near the Royal Mile and Castle. Minutes away from everything. Clean and spacious room with all amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great staff ,great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Even though it is located at a pub, my room was quiet on my Monday night stay. The bed was very comfortable, and I slept very well. Shower was nice and big and provided me with a powerful hot shower. Bathroom was probably the highlight of the room. Communication from hotel prior to stay was excellent likewise. I was even given bed set up options. Happy to stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, great staff and quiet room even though very central location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was great and the staff very helpful