Edinburgh Central
About About this youth hostel ....
Edinburgh Central offers 5 star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation in the heart of the city, close to major transport links and ideally positioned for exploring Scotland's capital. The hostel offers a wide variety of private rooms and shared dorm accommodation making it a perfect base for couples, families and solo travellers looking to explore and enjoy Scotland’s capital city on a budget. All rooms have en-suite facilities and individual lockers.
The hostel’s welcoming and vibrant communal spaces are perfect for relaxing and socialising. Our Café Bar is open from 7am to 11pm daily offering a wide selection of delicious food and drink. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a small but well-equipped guest kitchen, meeting rooms, laundry, secure bike storage and a luggage store for anyone arriving early and eager to head off right away to explore the city!
The hostel is just ten minutes on foot from Waverley railway station, the bus station and close to York Place tram stop. Parking near Edinburgh Central is possible, with on-street Pay & Display spaces in the surrounding area and at nearby Greenside Car Park (contact the hostel directly for more information).
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
Open 24 hours
Check in
16:00 - 23.00
Check out
07.00 - 10:00
Access Hours
We are happy to welcome you. Subject to availability: early check-in and late check out may be available for an extra £10 per room
Amenities
Free Wifi
Secure Lockers
Towel Hire
Catering
Games Room
Pool Table
Lounge/TV Room
Guest Reviews
16/05/2024
Great accomodation for anyone who is looking for a good price/performance ratio. Easy to reach with public transport. The most important thing is I've felt safe during the whole stay especially as a female solo traveller.Sabrina Brandt
16/05/2024
We had a great time in edinburgh, the hostel was clean and well carefor, and pretty central to sights.chantal arenovich
16/05/2024
I will book again in the futureGuest Review
15/05/2024
An ideal place to stay in central Edinburgh, such great service and facilities.Jane
14/05/2024
Fantastic hostel and staff - clean, friendly. Five star location at a fraction of the Edinburgh standard price.Rachel Piggott
13/05/2024
Location is supper cool. You can reached all of hot spots.Mandy
13/05/2024
Perfect location for going to city center and airport. Very friendly staff. Confortable, clean and quiet room. Great common places.Yolanda
12/05/2024
Very welcoming, polite and helpful staff. Facilities virtually immacculate. Regularly cleaned. Large lockers in the rooms which can be locked. Situated with nearby shops for self-catering. In-house keg bar and cafe, plus real ale pubs nearby. On bus and [airport] tramline routes. No problems with access times. Not that far a walk from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. I highly recommend this Scottish Youth Hostel. (I'm retired!) - one of the best city-based YHAs I have used over 20+ years.Tim B
10/05/2024
Friendly, comfortable public spaces, very central with single sex shared rooms.Claire NZ
08/05/2024
Definitely recommend, central to excellent food or a great self-catering kitchenDianne
08/05/2024
The level of helpfulness exceeds most hotels!Mae
08/05/2024
Nice hostel, perfect locationHayri
07/05/2024
I cannot recommend this hostel enough.Will definitely plan on staying here the next time I'm in Edinburgh.Guest Review
05/05/2024
I felt comfortable and comforted to have a warm room of my own.Stephanie
02/05/2024
Good experienceSam
01/05/2024
Great stay and staff!Guest Review
30/04/2024
I had a great time here and the location is excellent to truly experience Edinburgh.Lyndon Nordean
29/04/2024
Our stay was a very good experience, highly recommended.Isobel
28/04/2024
This is a great youth hostel. It is friendly, clean and wonderfully central.A Gray
26/04/2024
Good comrardary in the dorm room. Comfortable bed. Great lounge area. Friendly staff. Central location. Great value.Guest Review
26/04/2024
Marvellous, and i will be back soon!Peter
25/04/2024
I enjoyed my stay and would recommend to others. Thank you for your hospitalityJenny
23/04/2024
Will not hesitate to come back again and stay longer next time. I especially love the interesting people you meet over breakfast..it is a real positive for Edinburgh and i recommend it to allAnnie T
19/04/2024
Very goodAnnick
17/04/2024
Comfortable and clean with close connections to public transportPhyllida
14/04/2024
Easy to get to and from train station. Don't need to climb up the hill with all luggages like old town. But the room quite small, not suit for group with many luggagesMonthira
09/04/2024
The hostel is in a brilliant location and offers superb value for money.The staff are very helpful, friendly and welcoming.The rooms and facilities were very clean and offer just what is needed for a nice comfortable stay.GeoD
07/04/2024
Great! I won't look to stay anywhere else if I go back to Edinburgh.Jennifer
07/04/2024
Excellent location, price/quality. Showers like a warm version of Eas á Chual Aluin (Britains highest waterfall).Koen Velle
06/04/2024
We had a great stay, loved that the room looked into the road so we could watch the tramsPhil
Reasons to visit
More than just Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to one of the world's most famous summer festivals. One of the UK's most popular tourist destinations, Edinburgh boasts a plethora of world-class visitor attractions including a number which are free: the National Museum of Scotland, Royal Botanic Gardens, Scottish National Gallery, St Giles Cathedral, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Scottish Parliament Visitor Centre. Many attractions also offer regular free guided tours.
From film locations to museums and galleries, fantastic shopping, a vibrant nightlife and fine or relaxed dining - you can even climb Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano! Add to this the spectacular surroundings of the majestic Lothians, or the opportunity to take a rail trip to the Scottish Borders, and you've got a recipe for an unforgettable break.
Whatever you're looking for Edinburgh has it in bundles and will have you coming back for more!
Some experiences not to be missed:
- Sunrise from Arthur's Seat
- The Forth Bridges and the new Queensferry Crossing
- Underground streets of Mary King's Close
- The Old Town and Royal Mile
- Lunch in the Grassmarket
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Palace of Holyrood
- The Elephant House Café (famous from the Harry Potter films)
- Take in a free performance at the 'Fringe Festival'
- Whisky tastings!
Look out for free walking tours including: 'Old Town Tour ' and the 'Potter Trail' (muggles welcome).