Stay Central Hotel (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

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Stay Central Hotel - Edinburgh

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Overview

Stay Central Hotel: A social hotel on Cowgate, directly connected to the Three Sisters courtyard and live events venue in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Location

Stay Central Hotel sits on Cowgate, a 2-minute walk from the Royal Mile and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. The hotel is also a short walk from Holyroodhouse Palace and Princes Street. Waverley train station is a 10-minute walk, and public transport links are on the doorstep.

Rooms

The hotel has 37 rooms, ranging from compact small doubles to XL rooms sleeping up to 6. Some rooms include a retro arcade table with Pac-Man, a PlayStation console, and Bluetooth speakers that connect to the bathroom. Pet-friendly rooms are available upon prior arrangement, and quiet rooms can be requested.

Dining & Drinks

Guests who book directly on the hotel website receive a free glass of Prosecco on arrival. The on-site bar serves pizza and a selection of wines and champagne, and a coffee house is located on the property. Breakfast is available from 8 am, including a buffet with croissants and a hot menu with eggs Benedict and pancakes.

Entertainment

The hotel's courtyard has an outdoor plasma screen that shows live sports, and the Three Sisters courtyard hosts evening entertainment, live music, and a nightclub with a DJ until 3 am. Inside, guests find board games, puzzles, a ping-pong table, and a pool table. Live sport events are broadcast in the bar area throughout the week.

Services & Accessibility

Stay Central Edinburgh offers a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with grab rails in bathrooms and an emergency cord, and family rooms are available. Other services include dry cleaning, laundry, and safety deposit boxes.

Location: On Cowgate, 2 minutes from the Royal Mile
Rooms: 37 rooms including retro arcade rooms
Dining: Free Prosecco for direct bookings
Entertainment: Outdoor plasma screen with live sports
Services: 24-hour front desk and pet-friendly upon request

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP15 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:37

Former name

Tailors Hall

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Rooms and availability

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Small Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Dormitory Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Bed in shared room

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Private Dormitory Room

Max:

8 persons
Bed options:

4 Double beds

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Night club
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

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Essential information about Stay Central Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	100 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	8.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location

Address

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museums

Edinburgh Castle

200 yd

Landmark

Arthur's Seat

1.6 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

200 yd

Landmark

Royal Mile

100 yd

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

100 yd

Parks

Princes Street Gardens

200 yd

Museums

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

100 yd

Landmark

Calton Hill

200 yd

Monuments and Landmarks

Scott Monument

100 yd

Museums

The Writers' Museum

100 yd

Landmark

Nelson Monument

200 yd

Museums

Gladstone's Land

100 yd

Museums

Museum of Childhood

100 yd

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.4 mi

Museums

Dynamic Earth

200 yd

Museums

John Knox House

100 yd

Square

Grassmarket

100 yd

Landmark

Princes Street

200 yd

Gallery

City Art Centre

100 yd

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

100 yd

Museums

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

200 yd

Parks

Holyrood Park

1.6 mi

Museums

National Museum of Scotland

100 yd

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

100 yd

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

100 yd

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

100 yd

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

100 yd

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

100 yd

Church

Mercat Cross

100 yd

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

100 yd

Restaurant

Wings Edinburgh

100 yd

Restaurant

Uncle's Fish & Chips

100 yd

Restaurant

Yum Yum

100 yd

Restaurant

The Deli Global

100 yd

Restaurant

Pizza Paradise

100 yd

Restaurant

Angus Fling

100 yd

Restaurant

The Piemaker

100 yd

Restaurant

Bobbys Kebab House

100 yd

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FAQ about Stay Central Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Stay Central Hotel?

You can visit Grassmarket as well as Edinburgh Old Town, placed just 10 and 7 minutes walk away from the Stay Central Hotel respectively.

What popular attractions are closest to Stay Central Hotel hotel?

Staying at Stay Central Hotel hotel, guests will have a chance to visit National Museum of Scotland located just 5 minutes' walk from the property, and attend the closeby attractions, Greyfriars Bobby's Grave (0.2 miles) and St Giles' Cathedral (0.3 miles).

Can we park our car at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can take advantage of a car park.

Are there any dining facilities close to the Edinburgh hotel?

Restaurants near the Edinburgh hotel include Southern Cross Cafe (approximately a 5-minute walk away) offering moderately placed prices as well as Pasta italiana (5 minutes' walk from the property) with moderately placed prices.

What is check-in and check-out time at the Stay Central Hotel hotel?

Guests of the Stay Central Hotel hotel can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.

How much does a room in Stay Central Hotel cost?

In the Old Town district of Edinburgh, 3-star hotels offer an average nightly rate of £204. Rooms at Stay Central Hotel are £104 cheaper than the city average at only £100/night.

What payment methods are accepted in the 3-star Stay Central Hotel?

Payment methods in the 3-star Stay Central Hotel include:

American Express
Visa
Mastercard

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?

All rooms of the hotel feature coffee/tea making machines as well as a personal safe, some of them boast en-suite bathrooms along with complimentary toiletries and dressing gowns.

Is the Stay Central Hotel hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?

Yes, the Stay Central Hotel hotel provides accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.

Which facilities are provided in the Stay Central Hotel hotel?

Top locations of the Stay Central Hotel hotel include a lobby area and a storage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security service and a safe deposit box.