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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real 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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
and
3 double beds
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
or
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 extra-large double beds
and
1 bunk bed
or
4 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Graeme
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was comfortable and light, the amenities were great, the breakfast fit for kings (albeit of Scots). Definitely great value for money.
  • Rhiannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, great room size & bathroom, very central
  • Mayu
    Japan Japan
    Really clean and good location:) We ordered 1room w/ 2 beds, but luckily we got the room for 4 persons! so it was huge and open room!

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Stay Central Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport 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
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • 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
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • 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 15:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Stay Central Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-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.

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.

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.

FAQs about Stay Central Hotel

  • Guests staying at Stay Central Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • 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.

  • Check-in at Stay Central Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Stay Central Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Stay Central Hotel is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Stay Central Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Live music/performance
    • Nightclub/DJ