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Old Town · Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Stay Central Hotel

From £79 a night — varies by your dates

139 CowgateView on map
Superb
2,654 reviews
8.6
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Facilities for disabled guestsWheelchair accessibleTerraceFamily roomsGardenBar
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About this hotel

Stay Central Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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.

Guest reviews

8.6
Superb
2,654 reviews

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henry🇬🇧
29 Aug 2026
4.0

Pros: Location Cons: Breakfast wasn’t enough hot food waiting

John🇬🇧
29 Aug 2026
8.0

This is a friendly basic hotel near the Royal Mile with everything you need at a reasonable price.

Pros: We requested a room on the quieter side of the hotel, it being fairly central. We could hear almost nothing of the Edinburgh revelries, so we’re well satisfied. The room was comfortable and warm and air conditioned. Plenty of clean towels and a heated towel rail. The staff were pleasant and helpful, and the beds comfortable. We didn’t have a breakfast deal, but could see that the breakfast people were eating looked substantial. We would readily stay there again. Cons: The shower was roomy, but rather slippery, so a rubber mat would have been a welcome addition.

Han🇳🇱
27 Aug 2026
7.0

Perfecte locatie

Pros: De locatie in old town, heel centraal Cons: Dat we door een open lucht disco naar onze kamer moesten, was heel druk en moesten door de dansende menigte en hoorden de muziek op de kamer

Geoff🇳🇿
27 Aug 2026
8.0

Very good stay

Excellent location - so close to Royal Mile

carol🇬🇧
27 Aug 2026
8.0

Perfect location

Pros: Location and staff Cons: Single beds were very narrow - but comfortable

Typical weather

October here averages 9°C, with around 93 mm of rain across the month.

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