Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Helpful staff
Overall comfort
Cons:
Noise from surrounding bars
High prices
Issues with room assignments

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
Several reviews mention cleanliness, but there are concerns about stained sheets and some rooms requiring better upkeep.
Service
9.58
Many positive mentions of staff being helpful and willing to assist, contributing to a generally favorable sentiment.
Location
9.62
Consistently noted as ideal and convenient, with proximity to main attractions, despite some noise issues.
Room Quality
8.07
Room quality has mixed sentiments, with reports of cramped spaces and issues with room assignments.
Amenities
9.1
Positive comments about facilities, yet some amenities like breakfast had notable disappointments.
Value for Money
7.56
Guests noted the high prices, particularly during peak times like New Year's, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.11
Food service received negative remarks regarding breakfast quality and availability, specifically on January 1.
Overall Experience
9.18
Despite various challenges mentioned, the overall experience remains positive due to location and helpful staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:55

Property Description

Historic Location
Stay Central Hotel, a charming budget option, is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from the iconic Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Modern Amenities
The hotel offers en-suite rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, on-demand movies, iPod docking station, and a rainfall-style shower, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Vibrant Surroundings
Surrounded by the lively Three Sisters bar, guests can enjoy nightly entertainment and events, along with an outdoor plasma screen and seating areas in the cobbled courtyard.

To experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort in the heart of Edinburgh, book your stay at Stay Central Hotel now.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
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  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2451 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 7.56
Food and Beverage: 7.11
Overall Experience: 9.18
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MONTSERRAT • extended_group • es
10
Escapada con amigos
Pros:

Total, limpio, cómodo, amables

Cons:

Nada, todo me gustó

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Drew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • extended_group • es
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • family_with_children • ar
10
Great stay and close to Old Town!
Pros:

the rooms

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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WAI LOONG • couple • ie
6
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Nazan • couple • tr
7
Cons:

For the first time in my travels I was asked to provide my credit card. Never before anyone in any hotel asked me to provide my credit card (Before going into the hotel I already paid through booking.com)

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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ana • family_with_children • mx
8
Pros:

la atención del personal siempre fue muy amable

Cons:

el vibe del hotel es más como un hostal, con un precio normal de hotel; esta muy centrico pero junto a un bar te ofrecen tapones para los oidos pero si yo hubiera sabido esto no hubiera hecho la reserva. A final de cuentas creo que si eres joven y vas de viaje con amigos y en plan de fiesta es una buena opción, mmm no tanto para una familia o si tu viaje es mas tranqui

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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donato • couple • it
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Massimo • couple • it
5
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Pinotti • family_with_children • it
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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ALBERTO • family_with_children • es
5
Viaje familiar
Pros:

Ubicación perfecta para poder moverse con libertad por el centro sin tener que coger medio de transporte.

Cons:

Lo que no me gustó del alojamiento.. que durante tres días.. se comentó en recepción que nos hicieran la habitación y cambiase las toallas.. y nadie hizo caso.. la verdad muy decepcionante.. puesto que como ubicación y anotación para una familia era perfecta..

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Dianaribeiro0611 • couple • pt
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Dianaribeiro0611 • couple • pt
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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carlos • extended_group • es
8
PERFECT WEEKEND, VERY WELL LOCATED
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Remo • couple • it
9
Pros:

Ambiente originale ed amichevole.
Personale simpatico.
Colazione buona ed abbondante.
Utile servizio di custodia bagagli

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Nieves • extended_group • es
10
Buena ubicación y buen hotel
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación, cerca de todo andando. La zona de salón es muy cómoda para estar en grupo y el pub justo al lado está muy bien también para poder tomar o comer algo rápido. Todo estaba limpio y cuidado.

Cons:

La puerta del baño de cristal quita totalmente la intimidad en una habitación de 6 personas, para nuestro gusto no nos resultó cómoda, ya que aunque cerraras la puerta se escuchaba todo. Quizás también en habitaciones de 6 convendría por ejemplo, que la ducha estuviera separada para poder usar el WC mientras otro se ducha por ejemplo.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • solo_traveller • pl
10
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

Supreme location, friendly & helpful staff (shutout to John, Nadia, Amber and Maciek), sunny room.

Cons:

There were issues with the electricity in my room.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Schaefer • couple • de
8
Top Lage in der Altstadt - gutes Preisleistungsverhältnis 💙
Pros:

Die Lage direkt in der Altstadt lässt sich kaum toppen. Wir konnten alles zu Fuß ablaufen und wenn man Touren gebucht hat, waren sie in einem Umkreis von 5-10 min.

Das Personal war extrem freundlich und zuvorkommend. Man kann sein Gepäck bei früher Anreise und später Abreise im Hotel lagern.

Cons:

Im Bad gibt es eine Glastür und die Tür deckt nicht die ganze Türöffnung ab. Man hat quasi einen 2-3 cm Spalt rund um die Tür. Wenn man sich das Zimmer Teilt, sollte es einen nicht stören, wenn die Reisebegleitung wirklich alles hört. Insgesamt ist das Gebäude sehr hellhörig und es gibt so einige Pubs in der Umgebung. Ist wahrscheinlich kein Ort für Familien mit Kindern.

Das ist jetzt meckern aufm hohen Niveau, aber die Einzelbetten sind extrem schmal, circa 70 cm breit.

Letzter Punkt ist das Frühstück. Ich hatte nicht immer das Gefühl, dass alles zu 100 % frisch war.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Ailish • extended_group • ie
10
Amazing Stay
Pros:

It's a cosy hotel, with lovely staff, and very close to everything in the old town. A convenience shop and a pub serving food are very close by. The Royal Mile is about 6 minutes walk and the castle about 11. It is extremely good value for money.

Cons:

The bathroom door was frosted, and as a group of friends, it was a bit awkward.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and helpful.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee