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
10/12/2024
Fantastic stay as good if nit better than a lot of experience hotelsHugh Sutherland
08/12/2024
As I have said before, 1 of the best for comfort meeting people it tics all boxes( best quality and price for solo and group travellers,Henricky
07/12/2024
We chose this youth hostel for its location and price. We were not disappointed. It was full of big groups of students but they respected the quiet time at night and we could have a good rest.Rafa Galvan
05/12/2024
Great stay not too far to walk to get to the sights of Edinburgh. Comfortable and clean.reubeno
03/12/2024
A very friendly hostel in a great location. Facilities were clean and tidy and loved the cafe too.Jess
26/11/2024
The overall experience was very good value for money. The only negative was the constant ding ding from the trams outside (I like a open window when sleeping). Apart from this I was pleasantly surprised with my stay. Better than some travel lodges I've stayed in.Gordon Bruce
26/11/2024
I enjoyed my stay very much. In our full booked 6 bed dorm we never got any time conflict or overlapping for the shower or the bathroom. Everybody was respectful and aware of others still sleeping. Very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.Doerte
26/11/2024
Brilliant hostel, friendly helpful staff, good facilities well maintained and spotlessly clean. We had a great stay. Thanks SYHA.Bill SD
25/11/2024
The Hostal was perfect for the 1 night we needed to stay to enjoy the sights of Edinburgh and the Christmas markets. We will look to book again next year. Hostal staff friendly the room was clean and beds comfortableGuest Review
19/11/2024
Clean and comfortable stay in central Edinburgh for a great price.Sarah
18/11/2024
Our stay at the hostel was amazing. We were a group of 42 with children ranging from 10-16 and all us staff were able to relax knowing the children were safe and happy in their rooms. Staff were all lovely and very accommodating. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to stay in Edinburgh. Great location, staff and very clean!Alana
15/11/2024
amazing ! I got the met some people and the staff was kind.Sylvain Roc
12/11/2024
All good,clean,comfy,secure and a fantastic location and value for moneyRobert
12/11/2024
School trip - looked after very well as alwaysGuest Review
12/11/2024
Excellent location. 10 mins from Princes St. 15 mins from Buchanan Bus Station. Basically everything a first timer wants to see is within walking distance.Ed
11/11/2024
Edinburgh Central youth hostel is within easy reach of Waverley station and is easy to find. The welcome was very friendly and helpful and everywhere was clean and warm. You can't do better on a tight budget.Guest Review
10/11/2024
Edinburgh Central YH is well situated, walkable from the main station. It is modern, clean and efficient. The shared rooms are large and functional. The shared areas are welcoming , clean and comfortable. There is a large well equiped visitors kitchen and dining room. The staff are young and helpful. Thankyou for my very pleasant stay.David Rimmer
09/11/2024
Perfect location within easy reach of all the key sights. Friendly helpful staff and comfortable clean room.Mark
05/11/2024
It was a very nice stay. Thank you.Helene
05/11/2024
Great and comfy, value for moneyPeter Tse
04/11/2024
Perfect for my needs, thank you for your service.Ian
04/11/2024
Great experience, perfect for a groupGuest Review
04/11/2024
Close to town , good value , easy check in and out and a clean and simple place to stay a night that doesn't cost a fortuneMark
04/11/2024
Excellent place to stay in central EdinburghGuest Review
31/10/2024
very nice Hostel, very well managed! Very good location in Edinburgh!Simon
30/10/2024
We were pleased with everything, it did exactly the job we were looking forAnna
28/10/2024
Great stay, good transport links, room was all we needed.Helen
27/10/2024
Super central and super Friendly locationGuest Review
27/10/2024
Good experience, I would stay againGuest Review
22/10/2024
A brilliant stay.Guest Review
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).