Stay Central Hotel | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 7.7 (1976 Reviews) |  6 Bathrooms  25 Guests
Old Town Hotel | Stay Central Hotel

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh

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 rooms with attached bathroom 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 Theater and the National Museum. Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

Stay Central Hotel is located in Edinburgh.

This 37 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Bar, Toiletries, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1976 reviews with the average score of 7.7 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS, United Kingdom

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Live music/Performance
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Safe
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Baggage storage
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
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.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.93
Location:
9.04
Staff:
8.67
Facilities:
8.37
Comfort:
8.48
Cleanliness:
8.51
Sep 5, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
3 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Guest bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Safe, Ironing facilities, Heating, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Game console - PS3, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Feather pillow
XL - Sleeps up to 4
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Safe, Ironing facilities, Heating, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Feather pillow
Medium Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Safe, Ironing facilities, Fan, Heating, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Feather pillow
Small Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Safe, Ironing facilities, Fan, Heating, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Feather pillow
XXL - Sleeps up to 6
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 22 m2
2 King bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
4 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Safe, Ironing facilities, Heating, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Feather pillow
Large Executive Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Free toiletries, Slippers, Shampoo

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Safe, Ironing facilities, Fan, Heating, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Game console, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Stay Central Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Stay Central Hotel?

Check-in time for Stay Central Hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Stay Central Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Stay Central Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Stay Central Hotel?

Best-rates for the Stay Central Hotel starts from $278 per night with includes Internet, Security/Safety, Bar, Toiletries, Guest Services, Designated Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Restaurant, Entertainment, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Laundry, Fireplace/Heating, Breakfast, Child Friendly with all other facilities. Hotala.co.za matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Stay Central Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Stay Central Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Stay Central Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Stay Central Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Stay Central Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Stay Central Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Stay Central Hotel are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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