The 5-star Edinburgh Central Accommodations is just 0.5 miles from the shops of Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station. It provides a licensed café and restaurant, a shared kitchen and modern rooms with private shower rooms. The historic Royal Mile can be reached in less than 20 minutes’ walk, and the views from Arthur’s Seat are 1.5 miles away. Vibrant nightlife in Cowgate and bars on George Street are both within a mile’s walk. The recently refurbished entrance, reception, lounge, café/bar and restaurant provide a comfortable, warm and welcoming space. Guests can enjoy a cooked or continental breakfast, lunch and evening meal in the restaurant. The licensed café/bar serves snacks and drinks until late. Hosteling Scotland is a charity and membership organization. For nonmembers, a supplement per person, per night will be added to the published rate. See Important Information for more details.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fangyuan
    Singapore Singapore
    Close to many iconic attractions and a tram station, had a private bathroom
  • Denislav
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The place is very good. The room was big and had it's own private bathroom and toilet. We were given a room with a view to the street and on the third floor. It was nice and warm. The beds were comfortable. The whole room was very clean. In...
  • Dawn
    United States of America United States of America
    Well located and easy to find. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms and common areas were clean. The common area had games for the kids and adults to play while waiting for your next Edinburgh attraction, or having a drink. ...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Haddington Place Cafe
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Edinburgh Central Accommodation

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Edinburgh Central Accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Debit card Edinburgh Central Accommodation accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available. Hosteling Scotland advises that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available.

There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

Check-in from 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00. Our Edinburgh Central Hostel does have a 24-hour reception. Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the restaurant to avoid disappointment. The café/bar serves drinks and snacks from 08:00-22:30.

Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the restaurant to avoid disappointment.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Edinburgh Central Accommodation of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Edinburgh Central Accommodation

  • The prices at Edinburgh Central Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Edinburgh Central Accommodation can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Edinburgh Central Accommodation is 0.9 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Edinburgh Central Accommodation has 1 restaurant:

    • Haddington Place Cafe

  • Check-in at Edinburgh Central Accommodation is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Edinburgh Central Accommodation offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours