Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 5-star9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
Very good
Guests rate it highest for location, service and rooms.
8.485Reviews- Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.9 out of 10, at 9 Haddington Place.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Convenient Amenities Make use of complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room for your leisure.
Dining and Beverage Options Enjoy meals at the restaurant, snacks at the coffee shop/cafe, and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured Amenities This hostel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities for your convenience.
A stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within walking distance of popular attractions. Ready to experience comfort and convenience? Book now to secure your stay!
What this place offers
- Elevator
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Meeting rooms
- Assistive listening devices available
- Snack bar/deli
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Meeting rooms
Rooms
8.4
Very good
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 85 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.9
- Service8.5
- Location8.9
- Rooms8.4
- Amenities8.4
- Value8.4
- Food & drink8.4
Guests mention
Very good locationFree kitchenLaundryBreakfast
StevenGreat people and service. Clean and safe.
AntoniettaEdinburgh hostel central
Very good location, well maintained,
ccVery noisy
Ann-MareeWell worth it, tram from airport each access, laundry, breakfast and free kitchen is fantastic
Will stay again
ChristineGreat location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊
XochitlIt was very easy to arrive, public transport is 2 min walking distance, facilities are good, mattress, linen and towels were clean and staff is friendly (just not the girl that speaks Spanish, she is a little bit rude).
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 8.9 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 4:00 PM until anytime
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available
Guest type. Essential workers only - NO
General. Professional property host/manager
Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available
Pets. Service animals are allowed
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
What time is check-in and check-out at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Can I check in late at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 4:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh.
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