Stay Central

Hotel with a bar, steps from National Museum of Scotland

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Stay Central sits in the heart of Edinburgh, where travelers find a warm welcome, dry cleaning services, and a lively bar scene. The hotel offers reliable in-room WiFi and secure luggage storage, with a staff that consistently earns praise from previous guests.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Tomorrow

Oct 9 - Oct 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

XL - sleeps up to 4

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Rainfall showerhead

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

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 9
3 Single Bunk Beds

S (Double)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

XXL - sleeps up to 6

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Rainfall showerhead

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

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Day bed

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

M (Double or twin)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Stay Central 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
‪Frankenstein - ‬3 min walk
‪Eve - ‬2 min walk
‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
‪BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate - ‬1 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 information, luggage storage and a lift
A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
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.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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₹12,108 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 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

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 building
4 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

IPod dock
LCD TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
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 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 at the property

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

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

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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?

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. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.