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Stay Central

3 out of 5
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Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, linens
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, linens
LCD TV, iPod docking station

3.9/5 Good

Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast Available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationSt. Giles' Cathedral4 min walk
    Popular LocationNational Museum of Scotland4 min walk
    Popular LocationThe Hub6 min walk
    AirportEdinburgh (EDI)17 min drive

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  • Double or Twin Room

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    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
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  • Quadruple Room

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

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    • Sleeps 4
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  • The Dorm

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    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 6
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  • Standard Double Room

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    4.5/5 guest room rating

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    • Sleeps 2
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  • Room

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    5/5 guest room rating

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    • Sleeps 6
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  • Executive Double or Twin Room

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

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    • Sleeps 2
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About this area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh's Old Town neighbourhood, Stay Central is near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and National Gallery of Scotland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland - 4 min walk
  • The Hub - 6 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Sisters Pub — 1 min walk
  • The Piemaker - 3 min walk
  • The City Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Mussel & Steak Bar - 3 min walk
  • Gordon's Trattoria - 3 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

3-star Edinburgh hotel in Old Town, walk to Royal Mile
A bar/lounge, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and ATM/banking services are on-site. All 37 rooms provide complimentary wireless Internet access, iPod docking stations and LCD TVs. Other amenities available to guests include room service (during limited hours), rainfall showerheads and coffee/tea makers.
Stay Central offers 37 forms of accommodation with iPod docking stations and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest accommodations are accessible via mobile device
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Discounted parking nearby

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–noon: GBP 7.00 per person
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 2:00 PM and 4:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: GBP 7.00 per person (approximately)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
No on-site parking is available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel
Stay Central Edinburgh
Stay Central
Tailors Hall Hotel Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay Central Hotel
Stay Central Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Stay Central and receive a full refund?
Yes, Stay Central offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Stay Central cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Is Stay Central pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Stay Central?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Stay Central?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 4:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Stay Central?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Stay Central located?
Located in Old Town, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile, Princes Street and National Museum of Scotland. University of Edinburgh and National Gallery of Scotland are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is 6 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 22 minutes.
3.9
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4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.2/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

3.9/5

Property conditions & facilities

4/5 Good

Travelled with group
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The hotel was closed so they put us up in the sister hotel. Staff were great and the hotel was very nice. Location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/5 Good

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/5 Good

Business traveller
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Friendly and bustling
Comfortable and clean . Hard to find location and somewhat noisy at night, but then again it is central and attached to a pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/5 Good

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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