Stay Central Hotel

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

Property highlights

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About this property

Stay Central Hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the historic Royal Mile. Located in the Cowgate, this lively budget hotel is in Edinburgh's Old Town, within half a mile of Princes Street. It surrounds the Three Sisters bar, a pub and nightclub that hosts entertainment and lively events nightly. Dating back to 1621, the Stay Central Hotel retains many original features. Its en-suite rooms each have a flat-screen TV and on-demand movies, an iPod docking station, tea and coffee-making facilities and a bathroom with a rainfall-style shower. Guests can relax outside the hotel, where there is an outdoor plasma screen and seating areas that are part of The Three Sisters cobbled courtyard, which attracts a diverse mix of locals and tourists. Within a mile’s walking distance from the hotel are Holyroodhouse Palace, Festival Theatre and the National Museum. Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Scotsman Collection
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests who stayed here loved

Labraid
Ireland Ireland
“I went with my mother to visit Edinburgh between the 2nd - 5th October, the hotel is absolutely fantastic and just in the right spot so you're not TOO much into town, but not too far. the staff was absolutely fantastic, especially Louis (I believe...”
Cthemedusa
Australia Australia
“Amazing location, great vibe, funky room decor and overall fantastic place to stay!”
Daniel
Brazil Brazil
“Second time there. Great location, good value for the stay. The annex pub (3 sisters) is a great place for an Ale for a night cap.”
Amy
Australia Australia
“Good location. Quick walk to the main train station and not too far from the airport. Plenty of things to do and see with in walking distance.”
Roberto
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Livley locaton might not suit everyone very helpful staff was great for us”
Allan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were friendly and helpful. Location was great for sightseeing and shopping.”
Noraini
Malaysia Malaysia
“I like almost everything about the hotel esp the cleanliness and the friendliness of the hotel staff. It was such a wonderful gesture to have the hotel keeping our bags in their store after we checked out.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was brilliant, we stayed in the dorm for a 40th, having three sisters outside was brilliant. We’ll be back one day to make use of the big outdoor screen.”
Sina
Germany Germany
“Super central and easy to reach! In the middle of a busy day, you’re always able to come back and settle for a minute. You are able to connect your device to the stereo system of the room so you’re able to listen to your music everywhere...”
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“friendly staff, dorm room was perfect for our girl group! Beds so so comfy”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 non-refundable 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 and guests may experience noise.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.