Stay Central

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from National Museum of Scotland

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 364
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

XL - sleeps up to 4

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

S (Double)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

M (Double or twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

XXL - sleeps up to 6

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Sisters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Hotel near National Museum of Scotland
Located close to Royal Mile and Scottish National Gallery, Stay Central provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stay Central include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 15.00 per person
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Three Sisters Pub

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay Central?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Stay Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Stay Central?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Stay Central located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of National Museum of Scotland, University of Edinburgh, and Royal Mile. Scottish National Gallery and Princes Street Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 7 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 8 minutes.

Stay Central Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kimberly A

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The halls and rooms smelled weird, no ac, and with a bar being right next door, it was loud some nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location close to all the main attractions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast. Unfortunately it was VERY noisy one of the nights as the bars across the street parties till 1pm with very loud music.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offered good value for money. The staff were very helpful and polite and I had no issues during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good service, good location, nice outdoor area with big screen tv and nice restaurant pub. Enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location was great. However, noisy and difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place in a questionable location. So close to High street and wonderful restaurants and coffee places and yet surrounded by graffiti. Not easy to walk to with a suitcase from public transport. Large age range of guests, yet geared more to the younger generation. My room was large, clean and pleasant but next to bar with music playing until 11:00 p.m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sreedharan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel appears to be right next to a nightclub that was open till 1:30 on a Friday. We had an early train to catch the next morning and getting good sleep as we wanted to was very difficult. Aside from that the rooms were well equipped and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ladonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a party, this is the hotel for you! Music in the evenings, big screen watching of sports events, lots of young people hanging out. If you’re looking for a quiet night’s rest, suggest you avoid this place as the music goes late into the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay when visiting Edinburgh. Right next to all attractions and shops, Directly next to two great bars. Heavenly shower in the bathroom in our 6 person room. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Noisy!!
Very noisy until the early hours of the morning with a local disco next door. The double bed was very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kiran

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base
Perfect place to use as a base for exploring. Next door to a very lively bar so don’t expect perfect quiet. Though we managed to sleep no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
NOT Family Friendly thanks to Three Sisters
This hotel is NOT family friendly. The "disco" bar next to the hotel is open until 5am and has no semblance of a decent decibel to their music. No where on any website does it state that some of there rooms are directly above the bar (which ours was). The hotel has agreements with the bar so they inherently have a FLAWED business model. Their answer to the music is to "provide you earplugs". Talk about a lack of care for their patrons. I think they could easily spend a little money to completely soundproof the areas where people are trying to sleep. In addition to the music, we really "appreciated" the bar fight with the bouncers at 345am. If we would have known about the bar or the chance that we would have to compete our sleep with moronic drunk bar patrons, I would absolutely have booked elsewhere. And would recommend anyone else do so as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jorge, MEXICO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very good Hotel with great location, the Very Very bad thing is that is next to a Disco-Bar with super loud music until 2 or 3 a.m.. It was so loud that our room vibrated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024