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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS

Stay Central Hotel - A modern EDI hotel with party rooms, entertainment systems, and rainfall showers in Edinburgh's Cowgate

Located in Old Town's Cowgate district, Stay Central Hotel features 37 rooms across four floors, ranging from compact doubles to a 9-person party dorm. Each room comes equipped with Bluetooth speakers, rainfall showers, LCD TVs with Freeview channels, and complimentary WiFi. The larger rooms include additional amenities such as SMEG fridges, SEGA Megadrives, and GHD hair straighteners. The three-star Stay Central surrounds The Three Sisters bar, which offers an outdoor plasma screen and cobbled courtyard seating. A 24-hour reception desk serves guests, while the on-site café provides coffee and social activities. The property stands within a 10-minute walk of The Royal Mile, The Grassmarket, Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, and Edinburgh University Campus.

Pros

Individual TVs built into bunk beds in party rooms

On-site bakery serving fresh organic pastries daily

Extended checkout available until 1 PM for £10 per hour

Q-Park OMNI Edinburgh parking facility nearby

Cons

Surrounding nightlife area can be noisy

Standard rooms are compact in size

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.
XL Sleeps up to 4
2 persons
22 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Large Executive Double or Twin Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
XXL Sleeps up to 6
2 persons
22 m² 
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Private Dorm The Ultimate Party Room
2 persons
30 m² 
3 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre
Edinburgh300 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.6 km
Dundee (DND) 96.5 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station500 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS
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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
300 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
450 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
470 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
530 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
430 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
460 m
Church
Mercat Cross
210 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
350 m
Restaurants
Wings Edinburgh
340 m
7 Old Fishmarket Close
Uncle's Fish & Chips
420 m
52 George IV Bridge
Yum Yum
420 m
48 George IV Bridge Old Town
The Deli Global
440 m
13 George IV Bridge
Pizza Paradise
340 m
4-6 South Bridge EH1 1LL
Angus Fling
380 m
27 George IV Bridge
The Piemaker
390 m
38 South Bridge
Bobbys Kebab House
230 m
21 Candlemaker Row
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