Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Five star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation in the city centre, close to major transport links and ideally positioned for exploring Scotland's capital.
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is a popular choice for individual travellers, backpackers, families and groups travelling on a budget. Guests can choose from a wide range of accommodation - from spacious shared rooms with individual lockers to private and premium rooms. All rooms in the hostel are en-suite and premium rooms come with a TV, USB plug sockets and coffee making facilities.
Guests can opt for continental breakfast served daily in the dining room or take advantage of the small but well equipped self-catering kitchen. Lunches and evening meals are also available and our licensed café is open all day, offering guests a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a laundry, secure bike store and luggage storage for guests arriving early and wanting to explore the city.
The hostel also offers meeting facilities for up to 60 with flexible catering packages available; ideal for groups and organisations looking to meet in central Edinburgh.
Parking near to Edinburgh Central is possible with on-street Pay & Display spaces in the surrounding area and parking at nearby Greenside Car Park. Please contact the hostel directly for more information.
Reception is open 24 hours and the youth hostel is just ten minutes on foot from Waverley railway station, the bus station and close to York Place tram stop. It’s within walking distance of Edinburgh's main attractions. And, of course, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is perfectly positioned for anyone looking for great value accommodation during the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival.
If we’re fully booked in July and August, please check out our Edinburgh Metro seasonal youth hostel located in the busy Cowgate area - a popular choice with backpackers looking to discover Edinburgh on a budget.
Why stay?
- Central Location
- Great Breakfast
- Comfortable Private rooms
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
Open 24 hours
Check in
15.00
Check out
10.00
Access Hours
We are happy to welcome you at any time, though room access will only be available after 15.00. Early check in and late check out available for an extra £10 per room (subject to availability),
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Cafe
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Towel Hire Available
Conference and meeting facilities
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Shopping Nearby
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Access with limited mobility
Guest Reviews
19/06/19
Amazing comfort next to the heart of the city! Fabulous staff with a lightening check in and check out.Yes
16/06/19
We have stayed in Edinburgh Central before and are returning customers. This is also where I renewed my Scottish Hostelling membership. For such a big and busy operation, it is very well managed. It gets five stars in my book for most things. I will be staying here again whenever I return to Edinburgh. That says it all.Kevin, Ireland.
16/06/19
Excellent location, very helpful staff, great coffee.anon
16/06/19
Excellent & cheap place to stay, with DIY or cooked for you options for food. (Cooked for you was really good.) ??Jacurutu
16/06/19
Good value, friendly staff and central location.Tom Livesey
12/06/19
Great hostel in perfect position Quick check inHelpful staffReally comfortable bedSue
11/06/19
All staff very friendly and helpful, lifts very helpful to one who is less able than she thought she was.Lorraine
08/06/19
I loved my stay here. Nice and friendly staff and easy check-in. I stayed in a private single room and the room was nice and cosy, light colours and a huge window with very good quality blinds (my last day there I had to sleep while it was still light outside but the blinds made the room nice and dark enough to sleep). The shower and the toilet room were both nice and clean. Had to check-out at 4 in the morning and once again, no problems. All in all, a really pleasant stay!River
02/06/19
Very nice place to stay in Edinburgh. Not far from the railway station and the castle.....perfectPlug
29/05/19
another great stay at the Edinburgh Central. spacious room, nice ensuite - except for the needle effect shower!, very clean. Friendly staff. Good value lockersJane & Si
28/05/19
Very welcoming and helpful staff.Corinne
28/05/19
Great location and price especially being bank holiday weekend and the Edinburgh marathon festival. All facilities clean and helpful staff :DM
27/05/19
As good as ever! Pleasant staff, immaculate room, clean self-catering kitchen and good-value food in restaurant.Enthusiastic older hosteller
21/05/19
Very good location near the town centre. Helpful staff. Everything tidy.joycey
20/05/19
An excellent base for our three-day excursion to the Capital. Very friendly and welcoming staff, great catering.Cradlehall Primary School
19/05/19
Thank you very much for your excellent hospitality at Edinburgh Central.It was a great hostel to stay at with easy access to the railway station and the tourist attractions of this great city.It was my very first visit to Scotland and I really enjoyed my visit.Thank you very much again.TANDREW BROOKS FROM MAIDSTONE,KENT
13/05/19
Wonderfully situated close to the centre of the city. The hostel is very modern and well appointed. Security is excellent. The private rooms can be recommended.Peter
13/05/19
Easy to find, secure lock up underneath for all the bikes, a great atmosphere in the building. Warm rooms, good showers breakfast served to order, they waited until the whole team had arrived before serving it. No decaffeinated tea/coffee but one of the staff found me some, thanks for that! Cycling out of Edinburgh to the Forth bridge was absolutely spectacular, the City has created a network of cycle paths from old rail lines, clearly signed. 10/10 for thatHappy cyclist
08/05/19
Great location to catch buses to all over the area, great hostel, with modern and safe facilities. I had such an exciting trip. I had the evening meals in the Bistro which were lovely. A good vibe all around and I will certainly return, thank you!HR
08/05/19
Wonderful location. Great service.Sue O
06/05/19
Great stay at a great placeJan
06/05/19
Friendly staff, comfy bed, great breakfast, kettle in room would be nice addition.AM
01/05/19
Very clean, safe, great location and friendly staff.Riley Jones
01/05/19
Good value for the big city. Delicious breakfast.Col Rolland
30/04/19
Great from the moment I arrived until the morning I left. Staff very helpful in each case and at every stage. Walk up hill and you are in Princess Street and access to trams, buses and trains. Superb location.Seumas
29/04/19
Excellent accommodation and friendly service.School group
28/04/19
Friendly people, easy going hostelMarri
25/04/19
Superb Hostel!Donald
23/04/19
Everything is amazingAmazing staff
23/04/19
All is very good!Everything was wonderful.
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is a popular choice for individual travellers, backpackers, families and groups travelling on a budget. Guests can choose from a wide range of accommodation - from spacious shared rooms with individual lockers to private and premium rooms. All rooms in the hostel are en-suite and premium rooms come with a TV, USB plug sockets and coffee making facilities.
Guests can opt for continental breakfast served daily in the dining room or take advantage of the small but well equipped self-catering kitchen. Lunches and evening meals are also available and our licensed café is open all day, offering guests a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a laundry, secure bike store and luggage storage for guests arriving early and wanting to explore the city.
The hostel also offers meeting facilities for up to 60 with flexible catering packages available; ideal for groups and organisations looking to meet in central Edinburgh.
Parking near to Edinburgh Central is possible with on-street Pay & Display spaces in the surrounding area and parking at nearby Greenside Car Park. Please contact the hostel directly for more information.
Reception is open 24 hours and the youth hostel is just ten minutes on foot from Waverley railway station, the bus station and close to York Place tram stop. It’s within walking distance of Edinburgh's main attractions. And, of course, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is perfectly positioned for anyone looking for great value accommodation during the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival.
If we’re fully booked in July and August, please check out our Edinburgh Metro seasonal youth hostel located in the busy Cowgate area - a popular choice with backpackers looking to discover Edinburgh on a budget.
Why stay?
- Central Location
- Great Breakfast
- Comfortable Private rooms
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).
