Stay Central Hotel
Hotel, 3-star139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, service and amenities.
8.62,654Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at 139 Cowgate.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Historic Location Stay Central Hotel, a charming budget option, is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from the iconic Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Modern Amenities The hotel offers en-suite rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, on-demand movies, iPod docking station, and a rainfall-style shower, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Vibrant Surroundings Surrounded by the lively Three Sisters bar, guests can enjoy nightly entertainment and events, along with an outdoor plasma screen and seating areas in the cobbled courtyard.
To experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort in the heart of Edinburgh, book your stay at Stay Central Hotel now.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Lift / Elevator
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 2,654 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.5
- Service9.5
- Location9.5
- Rooms8.0
- Amenities9.0
- Value7.9
- Food & drink7.5
Guests mention
Great locationHelpful staffComfortable environment
DagmarGermanyNur die Lage hat uns überzeugt
Das Stay Central Hotel liegt mitten in der Innenstadt Edinburghs. Alles ist fußläufig erreichbar. Das Zimmer war sehr groß. Für zwei Personen gab es es ein riesiges Zimmer mit zwei Doppelbetten. Das Bett war sehr bequem.…
StephanieAustraliaReasonable but not what I was expecting from photographs. Reception staff were so helpful!
Location was good. Staff were brilliant and rooms very clean. Quiet despite a beer garden next door
Rooms were ‘claustrophobic ‘ . At the end of low ceiling hallway, the room also had low ceilings which can be…
KARINAArgentinaEl baño era muy bueno, se veía que estaba recién remodelado.
El desayuno era básico, no me gusto poca variedad.
SalzerGermanySehr gute Lage in einer top Umgebung.
Gastronomie und Unterhaltung.
Keine Schallisolierten Fenster.
annikaUnited KingdomFor the price paid, disappointing room and experience.
Location
Lights in room kept going on and off. TV had very poor signal - no channels worked. AC did not work properly. The hotel did send someone in straightaway to have a look at the problems but they were not fixed. I…
PeterUnited KingdomGreat location, and comfortable stay in the heart of Edinburgh
For a hotel during the Fringe, this was in an excellent place, and you couldn't hear the sounds of the revellers in the street and venue outside. The staff were very helpful and quickly came up with solutions when we had…
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
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — exceptional.
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 3:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
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
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- 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 Stay Central Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Stay Central Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Stay Central Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included at Stay Central Hotel?
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 Stay Central Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Stay Central Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Stay Central Hotel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 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 Stay Central Hotel?
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 Stay Central Hotel?
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh.
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