Stay Central Hotel

139 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (171 m from centre)

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171 m from centre

Stay Central Hotel is just a short stroll away from the iconic Royal Mile. Situated in the vibrant Cowgate area, this budget-friendly hotel is nestled in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, within easy reach of Princes Street. The hotel surrounds the lively Three Sisters bar and nightclub, which hosts various events and entertainment every night. With its rich history dating back to 1621, Stay Central Hotel still retains many of its original features. Each en-suite room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, on-demand movies, an iPod docking station, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a bathroom with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can unwind outside the hotel in The Three Sisters' charming courtyard, which boasts an outdoor plasma screen and seating areas that attract both locals and tourists alike. Within walking distance from the hotel are Holyroodhouse Palace, Festival Theatre, and the National Museum. Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle are just a 10-minute walk away.

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Room type		Guests
Room description Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room Room info This party bedroom features bunk beds with individual, built-in TVs. The room also offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV, Playstation, Xbox 360, and Smeg fridge. The large private bathroom offers 2 shower rooms and complimentary toiletries. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 8 Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air conditioning Hairdryer Refrigerator Desk Ironing Facilities Seating Area Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) Heating Bath or Shower Additional Toilet Flat-screen TV Hardwood or parquet floors Wake-up service Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Game console - PS3 Coffee machine Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Bottle of water Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Adapter Feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access	Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room	x 9	Show prices
Room description XL - Sleeps up to 4 Room info Standard quad bedroom, sleeps up to 4 guests. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 3 Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air conditioning Hairdryer Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) Heating Bath or Shower Flat-screen TV Hardwood or parquet floors Wake-up service Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Bottle of water Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Adapter Feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access	XL - Sleeps up to 4	x 4	Show prices
Room description Medium Double or Twin Room Room info 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. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 1 Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air conditioning Hairdryer Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries Fan Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Flat-screen TV Hardwood or parquet floors Wake-up service Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Bottle of water Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Adapter Feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access	Medium Double or Twin Room		Show prices
Room description XXL - Sleeps up to 6 Room info This room contains 6 single beds, and private bathrooms containing a rainfall shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests will find an iPod docking station, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 5 Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air conditioning Hairdryer Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) Heating Bath or Shower Flat-screen TV Hardwood or parquet floors Wake-up service Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Bottle of water Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Adapter Feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access	XXL - Sleeps up to 6	x 6	Show prices
Room description Large Executive Double or Twin Room Room info 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. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 1 Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air conditioning Hairdryer Bathrobe Refrigerator Desk Ironing Facilities Seating Area Free toiletries Fan Toilet Private bathroom Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) Heating Slippers Cable Channels Bath or Shower Flat-screen TV Hardwood or parquet floors Wake-up service Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Game console Coffee machine Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Bottle of water Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Adapter Feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access	Large Executive Double or Twin Room		Show prices

Area Info - Stay Central Hotel

Closest airports

Glasgow Airport 86 km
Edinburgh Airport 8 km
Dundee Airport 96 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Portobello Beach 5 km
Cramond Beach 9 km

What's nearby

The Meadows 900 m
National Museum of Scotland 250 m
Museum of Childhood 450 m
The Real Mary King's Close 250 m
Gladstones Land 450 m
Grassmarket 400 m
Princes Street Gardens 1.2 km
Scott Monument 700 m
Nelson Monument 1.2 km

Top attractions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 450 m
Edinburgh Castle 800 m
Palace of Holyrood House 1.3 km
Scottish National Gallery 600 m
Craigmillar Castle 4.9 km
Edinburgh Zoo 5 km
Forth Bridge 14 km
Charlotte Square 1.5 km
City Art Centre 450 m
Dalhousie Castle 13 km

Natural Beauty

Dunsapie Loch 2.9 km
Arthurs Seat 2.6 km

Public transport

Edinburgh Waverley station 550 m
Haymarket 2 km

Ski lifts

Midlothian Lift 2 8 km
Midlothian Lift 1 8 km
Midlothian Chair Lift 8 km

Restaurants & cafes

Bruce Group 50 m
The Cow Barn 100 m
Caffe Nero 400 m
BrewDog Bar 50 m
The Cellar Door 400 m
Uncle Fish & Chips 450 m

Facilities - Stay Central Hotel

General	WiFi available in all areas
Activities	Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Services	Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Fruits, On-site coffee house, Bar, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Packed lunches
Reception services	Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, Safety deposit box, Express check-in/check-out
Common areas	Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services	Nightclub/DJ, Board games/puzzles, Evening entertainment
Cleaning services	Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping, Laundry
Miscellaneous	Key card access, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, Emergency cord in bathroom, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Allergy-free room, Heating, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms

House Rules - Stay Central Hotel

Check-in	15:00
Check-out	11:00
Groups	When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking	No parking available.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy	Children of any age are allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
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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.