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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
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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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
$95 nightly
The total price is $114
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬2 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
DONE

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

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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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