Verified
10/10 Excellent
erik
18 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
erik
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Stay Central
3.0 star property
Edinburgh's vibrant culture awaits at this central hotel, where convenient luggage storage makes exploring iconic attractions easier than ever
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Stay Central sits in the heart of Edinburgh, where travelers find a warm welcome, dry cleaning services, and a lively bar scene. The hotel offers reliable in-room WiFi and secure luggage storage, with a staff that consistently earns praise from previous guests.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Bar
- Laundry room
The current price is HK$1,610
HK$1,610
HK$1,932 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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About this property
Stay Central
- Hotel near National Museum of Scotland
- Located close to Royal Mile and Scottish National Gallery, Stay Central provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
- Other perks at this hotel include:
- Buffet breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and a front desk safe
- A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
- Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
- Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
- Room features
- All guest rooms at Stay Central boast perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
- Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
- Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person
- Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Frequently asked questions
Is Stay Central pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stay Central?
As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Central on 7 Jun 2026 start from HK$1,610, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Stay Central?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Stay Central?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Stay Central?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Stay Central located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of National Museum of Scotland, University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Scottish National Gallery and Princes Street Gardens are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
449
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
344
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
130
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
48
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
31
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
20 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was definitely not the nicest I’ve stayed in but it had character that made up for it. It was a phenomenal location and everything we wanted to get to was very close by. They also had a great restaurant attached to the hotel that made it easy in a pinch. Highly recommend this place due to the uniqueness of the hotel and the location being so central.
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keri
15 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Was able to check in early and store luggage conveniently. Just wish I would have opted in for the breakfast! Looked delicious.
Keri
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Natasha
18 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Small double room was great, clean, big TV, comfy bed so perfect for a night or two.
Natasha
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Katherine
10 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot near the Royal Mile and Castle. Minutes away from everything. Clean and spacious room with all amenities.
Katherine
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Alfredo
15 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location, rooms really worth the price.
No parking close to the hotel, this was an issue for me. Noise may be an issue during weekends.
Alfredo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ye
24 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is clean and conveniently located. But I want to give a highest rank to the manager and the staff for going an extra mile making our stay from 3/17/26 to 3/19/26 very quiet and comfortable.
Ye
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, clean room, and fantastic location. I definitely recommend staying here!
Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark
15 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the staff very helpful
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gunter
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, great staff ,great location.
Gunter
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
4 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great staff and quiet room even though very central location.
Kenneth
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Bryce
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless and staff very helpful
Bryce
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Zhechao
2 Apr 2026
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good customer service, but the bathroom is a bit old and there are paint peeling off from the ceiling, not many activities inside, but you can play the pool or ping pong for free, and the staffs are friendly, I always ask a latte at the front desk, they always were very happy to give me one for free, I am happy being there for 4 nights,
Zhechao
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
paulami
9 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
paulami
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LINDA
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice facility at a great location
LINDA
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
James
9 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and good facilities. Staff were friendly. Good location right next to a pub and grass market
James
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
elizabeth
2 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MARCELA
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room
MARCELA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raymond
10 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel centrally located. Easy access to everything. Very friendly staff.
Raymond
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! The staff was incredible and extremely helpful and kind! Extremely convenient with transportation, dining, entertainment close by! I will definitely be staying here again on my next visit! Even though it is right above a bar, it was a very quiet! I have paid much higher rates for hotels that were much less than this. I would recommend to any friend or family.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay. I loved the location, it was within walking distance of everything I wanted to do.
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Maria
10 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was really lovely, and the placement was great! It was a bit noisy with the bar outside, but we didn’t mind.
Maria
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location close to all the main attractions
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
31 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled with 4 other family members. We shared a room with 2 doubles and 2 bunks so worked out well. Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast. Very accommodating as we were able to leave our large suitcases there for 2 days while on a tour. Would stay there again.
Joseph
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025