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
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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
25/07/2024
Clean, safe and CentralMartin
24/07/2024
Great location, very clean and comfy beds, super facilities - never stayed in a hostel that has such a big kitchen with great facilitiesJenny
24/07/2024
Great location on the tram route. Very comfortable and clean as you would expect from SYHA. Excellent well-situated budget accommodation.Tom
23/07/2024
You feel as you were at home.Eugènia Cros
22/07/2024
The staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. Good atmosphere. I had to communicate by email about a delay with my arrival in Edinburg and they answered quickly.Guest Review
22/07/2024
Enjoyed the hostel experience. Looking forward to traveling this way in the future.Frances
20/07/2024
Very good location and value for money in EdinburghRaveP
20/07/2024
Super !Camille
20/07/2024
Easy, comfortable and great peopleHarrison J
20/07/2024
Excellent! I would happily return.Martha
20/07/2024
Perfect place to stay in EdinburghChandra
20/07/2024
This was the first time we used a hostel over a traditional hotel and we have been so impressed with the facilities and location. We will always look at hostel options first from now on when travelling. The family room was very clean, en suite was good. Breakfast was plentiful no matter which option you chose. Staff very friendly.Claire C
18/07/2024
We really enjoyed our stay at the Edinburgh Youth Hostel. The accommodations were comfortable and clean, and the staff were professional and helpful; the lounge area was inviting and we enjoyed the hot breakfast. This hostel was an excellent value for our money, and we would definitely stay here again.Ben
17/07/2024
Friendly, clean, fab view from my room, breakfasts good. What's not to like? I will return!KQ
15/07/2024
Was nice to see famlies and fellow solo travellers along with very respectful youth using the facility.Guest Review
13/07/2024
This is a 5 stars hostel in Edinburgh.Anne Yeh
11/07/2024
Convenient, great location, nice hostel.Charlie P
09/07/2024
I needed to stay overnight in Edinburgh to break an otherwise long journey to the Western Highlands, and this proved perfect for that. The single room was basically as god as I would find in a budget hotel, but at a fraction of the price, while the staff were consistently helpful.Nicholas Cutler
08/07/2024
perfect for tours around the city and very kind staff, that was helping us whenever neededGuest Review
08/07/2024
Fantastic value for money. We stayed in a family room and for the price it was as good as many hotels in the city who charge far more.Guest Review
07/07/2024
Good facilities and always cheerful and professional welcome!Guest Review
07/07/2024
Wonderful night break for me and I was able to recuperate from a long distance walk. Start very knowledgeable and professional.Guest Review
05/07/2024
Comfortable, friendly stay.Old timer
04/07/2024
Great stay, amazing experience, would recommand and come backElouann G.
03/07/2024
It is quite near the centre and yet more tranquille (for a city).Staff was very friendly and helpful, the hostel was clean and tidy, it had everything I needed.It had a good atmosphere.Ursula
03/07/2024
Excellent location. Friendly and responsive staff.Guest Review
03/07/2024
The value for money and the location (nearby old city centre and opposite to Airport tram stop) were great, just like the helpful staff.Johan
01/07/2024
About half the price of the premier inn, but a much nicer and more personal experience. The luggage room was great for us on checkout day.Laura
30/06/2024
It was super clean and comfortable, in a really great location, good security, and had everything we needed for the few days.Guest Review
30/06/2024
A great central place to stayAnne
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).