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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
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
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 (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
$82 nightly
The total price is $99
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 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

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 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. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Royal Mile and George Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: 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: anytime
    • 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
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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
DONE

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 7:30 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
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel and nearby?

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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 17 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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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

6/10 Good

Edinburgh hostel central

Very good location, well maintained,
Antonietta, 2-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

10/10 Exceptional

Very well located and friendly staff
Zelita, 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

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

8/10 Very good

Safe
Adetola, 1-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

10/10 Exceptional

Great room layout for a family
Alan, 2-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

Booked a room for one night for a family of six. Great with option of one room. You have to ask for towels. Three bunk beds. Toilet and shower separately. The mattress especially in the lower beds where a bit wore down. Only a small chair and three chairs. Couldn’t sit in the bottom beds.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

better than a hotel I stayed in

I have stayed at this hostel many times but always before with other people-= so it was especially great to have a room to myself - with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The buffet breakfast was good and coffee was too .The last time i stayed the road outside was being converted for the tram lines-but now that the tram runs almost to the door from Waverley station and the airport it is excellent. The room was clean modern and a lot better than the hotel I stayed in for the rest of my holiday near Loch Lomond. I will be back but for a longer stay next time
Ann, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dirty linen, noisy & cold

- our room looked like an Usa Jail cell's facilities - the linen were dirty - no shampoo & shower gel - the room was cold - it was noisy at certain times of the day - bad check in and out times (4pm and 10 am) + The shower facilities were good + The staff was super good and helping + Helpful with storing our luggages
Used linen
Bed (cold area)
Dirty pillow case
Entrance (with a heater?)
STYLIANOS, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Poor value for money

Room smelled of sewage and thought stay was poor value for money
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was brilliant, 5 minute walk to central Edinburgh. Great transport links, buses and trams to get out and about at good value for money. Hostel was more than adequate for our needs with only one negative, being on a main road, it was noisy but not much can be done about that but will ask for room on other side next time i visit. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, service was good. With regards to food, we choose full breakfast which include both options making it expensive and given the two choices a little unfair as i personally would not require the cheaper option when selecting the cooked breakfast option. Maybe you could look at offering two options with one price for the selected rather than charging both prices just because someone prefers a cooked breakfast. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definately visit again and will also recommend to friends.
Wendy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Well, where do I begin… the images that were displayed were completely different from what I booked. The images were taken pre COVID and they clearly need to be updated. Believe it or not I worked at Burghley House as a waiter/servant for the Queens jubilee in 2012… I would like a refund sent back to my account as soon as possible. Please consider your options carefully.
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊
Christine, 2-night trip