Stay Central

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Royal Mile
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Stay Central

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The Dorm | Living area
Front of property
The Dorm
Lobby sitting area
Snack bar

Overview of Stay Central

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$215
Price available on 14/4/2024

Check out the area

139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL
  • Popular LocationThe Three Sisters1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket3 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Waverley Station8 min walk
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Room options

Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

The Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Stay Central is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.

What's nearby

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

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

  • Burgers and Beers Grillhouse - 3 min walk
  • The Three Sisters - 1 min walk
  • George IV Bar - 5 min walk
  • Caffè Nero - 3 min walk
  • Nando's - 4 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Hotel near University of Edinburgh
Stay Central is located close to National Museum of Scotland and Royal Mile, and provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a lift
  • Luggage storage and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Stay Central boast perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Three Sisters Pub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Central?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Central on 14 Apr 2024 start from NZ$214.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

What time is check-out at Stay Central?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Stay Central located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, 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. 345 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 941 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eryka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Easy to get around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irina

Travelled with family
Spiders in the bathroom, no cleaning service - just towels change, awful breakfast service.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Too loud
Music playing until 1am very very loud , guests running around screaming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 2 night stay here. They describe themselves as a cross between a boutique hotel and a hostel and that is about right. Our room was clean and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Federica

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is overrated and overpriced for what it offfers. Rooms are ok, large tv, fridge and a/c, however cold air come from the windows. The breakfast was poor and definitely overpriced. The staff was very young, generally friendly and kind but could see lack of professional training. Overall an ok stay but value provided not worth the money.

4/10 Poor

Alex

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Do NOT stay here if you want any sleep or quiet. The bar next door has a late licence, and has extremely loud music on till at least 2am. There is no watning of this, but even if a hotel doesnt want to broadcast that kind of negative aspect, the least they can do is a) improve the sound proof in rooms including sounfproof/light reducing curtain or blind and b) put carpet on staircase which is in use 24/7 (think drunk people at 3am stomping/clattering up uncarpeted stairs just behind the wall where your bed is). Awful night. At least warn guests!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to main attractions. Clean and very small room. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs work
The “full size” bed was two twin beds pushed together with mattresses that looked older than me and a mattress topper that looked equally old and used so was extremely uncomfortable. The air conditioning didn’t work at all and the windows wouldn’t stay open. The wifi didn’t work in the room nor did cell service which was very frustrating because I wasn’t able to plan the next day of my trip in my room at night. Definitely for a much younger crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023