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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Princes Street

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Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
In the heart of Edinburgh, close to Princes Street and the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offers a lively atmosphere. Unwind with a coffee in the lobby or challenge friends at the arcade/game room while enjoying free in-room WiFi. Past guests have praised this hostel’s convenient location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (10)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Snack bar/deli
$81 nightly
The total price is $97
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4AL

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spry - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Restaurant and Cafe Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Balfour Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 271 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Special features

Dining

Restaurant and Cafe Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Edinburgh Central Hostel
Edinburgh Central Youth
SYHA Edinburgh Central
Hostel Edinburgh Central
Youth Hostel Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Scotland
Edinburgh Central Youth Hotel Edinburgh
Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Scotland
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Restaurant and Cafe Bar.

What's the area around Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel like?

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Balfour Street Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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Reviews

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Luggage

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff. Place is clean and good security
Kuah Bee, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Located close to the tram line, which gave direct access to the airport. Staff were friendly & helpful. Didn’t use the amenities too much, but the kitchen area looked well stocked with equipment.
Clive, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well worth it, tram from airport each access, laundry, breakfast and free kitchen is fantastic Will stay again
Ann-Maree, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Edinburgh hostel central

Very good location, well maintained,
Antonietta, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well located and friendly staff
Zelita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were polite and very helpful.
Ross, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It 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).
Xochitl, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very noisy
cc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good facilities, short walk into Edinburgh old town. Lots of shops surrounding, lovely staff
Emma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good location
Liang Miguel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very kind and accommodating
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for our one night stay in Edinburgh. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great two nights staying in the female dorm. The road is a little noisy but everything else was great! Would stay again.
Jillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious
Natasha Meutia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Can't fault it. Staff are so lovely.
P S, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great place to stay and in a great location being a 10 min walk from old town. I would recommend this place to everyone. The only thing to complain about was the price was a little high for a hostel but everywhere in Edinburgh is expensive to stay.
Erik, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel. The Room was big enough. The Hotel Staff helped us. It´s only some meters to the City Center. The scottish breakfast was very nice.
Anja, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Safe
Adetola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room layout for a family
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy and basic

Beds were comfy and rooms were clean, perfect for a one night stay if you're not looking for any too fancy. Communal areas were comfortable too and they have a room with a ping-pong table etc.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoy every time I use youth hostels in Scotland. They are affordable with nice and modern decor. The Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel was just what we needed for a weekend break, just minutes away from the city center, restaurants and shops. Plenty of parking and this is free on weekends. Staff were very nice and excellent customer service. Would definitely come back.
Yan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just the job

Just needed a clean, safe room for the night - met three other ladies, nice chat. Good sleep. Perfect
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room is clean, window was cracked open (3rd floor). Laundry facilities available & working, location is very good. Intended to drop off luggage & they let us check in an hour early!
Sally, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff were very nice and the room was very clean. But the free Wi-Fi connection was terrible, on and off. The speed without Wi-Fi was also slow for some reason, in the lobby and in our room.
Shufen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean enough . Very loud doors when they shut so kept up by loud neighbours at times . Could do with a bit of renovation. Overall was alright place. Bed comfortable.
1-night trip