Name: Stay Central Hotel
Address: 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS
Rating: 8.6

Stay Central Hotel, Edinburgh | Member Rates | Dyme

Snack bar/deliNightclubNon-smoking roomsAir conditioningTerraceFamily rooms

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Classification

3-Star Hotel

Amenities

Nightclub, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Terrace, Family rooms, Lift / Elevator

Location

Edinburgh, gb

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.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.6

Excellent

2,558 reviews

Highlights

+Great location
+Helpful staff
+Comfortable environment

Could Improve

–Noise issues
–High prices
–Cleanliness concerns

Cleanliness8.5

Comments on stained sheets and general cleanliness issues.

Service9.5

Staff were helpful and attentive.

Location9.5

Ideal location near attractions; central with good accessibility.

Room Quality8.0

Issues with room size and comfort, including cramped spaces.

Amenities9.0

Good amenities but some concerns about breakfast service.

Value for Money7.9

High prices not justified by the quality offered.

Food and Beverage7.5

Basic breakfast with some days without service.

Overall Experience9.0

Enjoyable stay despite some drawbacks; would return for location.

Krystina

Extended Group · Jun 2026

Very fun and cool place to stay!

Liked: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!

Disliked: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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Julianna

Family With Children · Jun 2026

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

Liked: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.

Disliked: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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Dave

Solo Traveller · Jun 2026

Liked:In Old Town. location great.

Disliked:All good

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Sayokla

Solo Traveller · Jun 2026

Good stay

Liked:Location

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

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Location

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139 Cowgate

Edinburgh · gb

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Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

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.

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