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8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Stay Central Hotel

139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, gb

Stay Central Hotel - main view

About the Property

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.

Facilities & Amenities

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

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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 Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Medium Double or Twin Room

This room with attached bathroom has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms have rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries.

18 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

M (Double or twin)

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$426.19

$340.95

Includes taxes & fees

M (Double or twin)

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$476.34

$381.07

Includes taxes & fees
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Small Double Room

This room with attached bathroom has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms have rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries.

15 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

S (Double)

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$317.58

$254.06

Includes taxes & fees

S (Double)

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$367.69

$294.15

Includes taxes & fees
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Large Executive Double or Twin Room

This room with attached bathroom features a flat-screen Sky TV, GHD hair straighteners, tea and coffee making facilities, a day bed, a bathrobe, and slippers.

18 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$467.98

$374.38

Includes taxes & fees

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$518.13

$414.5

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.6
Excellent2558 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.5
Service9.5
Location9.5
Room Quality8.0
Amenities9.0
Value for Money7.9
Food and Beverage7.5
Overall Experience9.0

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K
KrystinausUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Very fun and cool place to stay!"

9.0

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!

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.

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J
JuliannausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"This is a nice hotel in close proximity to everything you want to do in Edinburgh."

9.0

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.

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.

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D
DaveusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

In Old Town. location great.

All good

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KIMIYOjpJP
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"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。"

6.0

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。

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。

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S
SayoklausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Good stay"

7.0

Location

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

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N
NicoleauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Good"

3.0

The fact my stay was short

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.

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M
MarcusseSE
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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VictoriagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Good"

1.0
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L
LourdesesES
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Discoteca al aire libre que es donde da la habitación, ruido, música,voces y borrachos todas las noc"

1.0

Ubicación cerca del centro

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.

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AlessandraitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

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

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

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