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:
Great location
Helpful staff
Comfortable environment
Cons:
Noise issues
High prices
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Comments on stained sheets and general cleanliness issues.
Service
9.46
Staff were helpful and attentive.
Location
9.5
Ideal location near attractions; central with good accessibility.
Room Quality
7.95
Issues with room size and comfort, including cramped spaces.
Amenities
8.98
Good amenities but some concerns about breakfast service.
Value for Money
7.94
High prices not justified by the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
7.49
Basic breakfast with some days without service.
Overall Experience
8.96
Enjoyable stay despite some drawbacks; would return for location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:02

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2558 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.46
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.49
Overall Experience: 8.96
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KIMIYO couple jp
6
場合もよく食事に行っても散歩に行っても安心して歩いて帰って来れる場所にある、スポーツバーもあり、デザインはかっこいいが、静かには眠れなかった。
Pros:

便利な場所にある。
デザインはカッコいい。
スポーツバーが併設されていて、スポーツ好きなら嬉しいかも。

Cons:

シングルベッドの幅がとても狭い上に、ベッドの高さがあり、寝相が悪い人は落ちそう。
部屋に耳栓が置いてあったが、使っても相当うるさかった。通りに面する部屋だと深夜まで併設のスポーツバーの音楽と歓声が聞こえ、通りに面していない側の部屋だと深夜までは静かだが、夜中の1時過ぎにゴミ回収車のガラス瓶などを回収するすごい音が聞こえる。この字型の裏庭に巨大なゴミ箱があり、それを回収する音だった。

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Krystina extended_group us
9
Very fun and cool place to stay!
Pros:

It was a great location and a super fun place to stay! We also each (4 of us) each had our own king sized bed! It was amazing and so much fun!

Cons:

Despite the party noise from World Cup, we had a great time and joined the party! It only lasted about a journey after we went to bed, but they provided ear plugs and that was very helpful and nice.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Julianna family_with_children us
9
This is a nice hotel in close proximity to everything you want to do in Edinburgh.
Pros:

We liked how close this hotel was to everything. The hotel staff was great. The room was clean and comfortable and fit our whole family.

Cons:

No washer / dryer available and no laundry service. Walking to/from the hotel felt like walking through a trashy alleyway- literally walking by a line of garbage can full of empty beer bottles from the night before and streets where people were likely vomiting and peeing while drunk in the alleyways the night before. That wasn’t my favorite… but otherwise it was a great place to stay.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Dave solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

In Old Town. location great.

Cons:

All good

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Sayokla solo_traveller us
7
Good stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff was t so friendly at the front. Desk. I asked for 2 beds and they were twins

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller au
3
Pros:

The fact my stay was short

Cons:

There were parties at the bar directly next to the hotel until 2am ish each night (on a Monday and a Tuesday). There were drunk 20 year olds wandering through the reception area, made me feel quite unsafe that I barricaded my door each night. Reception also called me at 1am to ask if they could come to my room to see my passport (had just filled out a form with all my details). Felt pretty unprofessional. The bathroom tiles in the shower were broken and dirty, scratched my foot while showering so resorted to using sandals while I showered. Location for sightseeing was good but kegs and rubbish bins were being thrown around outside my room all night so overall not a great experience.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
1
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Marcus family_with_children se
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Lourdes family_with_children es
1
Discoteca al aire libre que es donde da la habitación, ruido, música,voces y borrachos todas las noc
Pros:

Ubicación cerca del centro

Cons:

Habitación muy ruidosa , ya que la ventana daba a una discoteca al aire libre, con el ruido constante. Los aseos de la discoteca estaban en la misma planta que la habitación, concretamente el sábado que la fiesta se incrementó, los asistentes embriagados aporreaban y gritaban en la puerta de la habitación Todos los días que estuvimos había fiesta por lo que el descanso era difícil.
La habitación cuádruple tenía una litera, y la cama superior además de acceso difícil, tenía poco espacio entre cama y techo, bastante agobiante.

El agua de la ducha ,salía ardiendo, sin posibilidad de regular la temperatura.

La limpieza justa, desde él primer día había una pastilla en el suelo (de los anteriores huéspedes)y continuó en la habitación toda nuestra estancia, por lo que deducimos que la habitación no se limpiaba, solo hacían las camas por encima.

El descanso fue muy difícil, teníamos en el escritorio tapones para los oídos que resultaban insuficientes.

El domingo nos fuimos de hotel y las escaleras estaban en un estado lamentable ,con restos de la fiesta de los borrachos del sábado.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Alessandra couple it
8
Pros:

Lo stile originale, la posizione ottima e lo staff super accogliente

Cons:

La vicinanza di un disco pub.. purtroppo la camera non era ben insonorizzata.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Merle solo_traveller de
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Overall the hotel was very good. The room and the bathrooms were nice. It was very nice having the 3 Sisters Bar & Restaurant next door. I was told breakfast was included but then when I checked out it was not. Edinburgh is very hilly, so while this place is only one block from the Royal Mile, it is down a major hill/stairs and on the opposite side of the royal mile from Public Transportation, so walking with luggage was a task. Once you are settled it was no big deal. The street it is located on looks a little sketchy. I have no knowledge of whether or not it is, but the area does not seem as nice as other parts nearby. As an adult male, I felt comfortable but don't think I would let my daughter walk home at night by herself. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Rachael solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Bianca extended_group ar
10
Una noche en familia en Edinburgo
Pros:

Instalaciones nuevas, moderno. Lindo lugar, camas super comodas, ubicacion centrica, cerca de la estacion. El personal super amable y servicial, nos permitieron guardar los bolsos después de hacer el check out.

Cons:

Abajo hay un bar y se escuchan ruidos de noche todo el tiempo. Tambien escuchamos muchos ruidos de la habitacion contigua.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Denise couple us
5
Central location but room too small
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Small room.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller au
4
Scary, bad and expensive.
Pros:

The location is what attracted me to the hotel

Cons:

I stayed there two nights. The first night I was woken by plumbing, ie persons in the room above me were using the toilet but it sounded like they were in my room.
The second night I had a similar experience. I was woken by the sound of footsteps in my room. In fact, it was someone walking around the room above me. In this instance, I woke in fright and it took a few minutes for my heart rate to subside.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Jorge solo_traveller ar
10
Pros:

Lugar con encanto juvenil.
Gran cama muy comoda

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Maria Mercedes solo_traveller ar
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee