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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
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
19/08/19
Stayed here with my family in a four bed room - absolutely perfect! The shower is particularly good!KG, Newcastle upon Tyne
16/08/19
We are Premier Inn users generally but this was fine. Clean with comfortable beds. Not a lot of space to move around in the room but this wasn't really a problem. Basic facilities e.g. no tv, no frills but a great budget base. Easy to walk into town and great bus services close by.Carmel
16/08/19
An excellent place to stayJames Keen
15/08/19
Good location, welcoming staff, excellent food at the cafe, comfortable beds and peaceful bedroom so we slept well. Luggage store was very useful for early arrival, so we could drop our bags and explore the city. Would definitely come again.Annelise
14/08/19
I love this hostel. Who needs a five star hotel with such a hostel.Virginia
14/08/19
I enjoyed my stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel. My checkin was easy. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. I was even able to extend my stay an additional night with little fuss. I was able to walk everywhere from the hostel, but bus service was close by if I needed a ride. Edinburgh is a magical city and very enjoyable, even with multiple festivals occurring simultaneously during the month of August.Carolyn G
13/08/19
Very good hostel, people and service, highly recommended.Yes
10/08/19
Came to the festival to sing with my Rock Choir buddies and as there was loads of us, we always book hostels. Edinburgh Central was great, close enough to the action to walk pretty much everywhere. The hostel was clean, the beds were comfy, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were delightful. The atmosphere within the communal areas was very friendly and the cafe/snack bar delivered good quality, well proportioned meals at very reasonable prices. Would highly recommend.Ann-Marie
10/08/19
Everything was perfect, first of all the location. excelent stay.Eugenia Fiordimela
06/08/19
Good hostel, nice location and staff. The building is huge and the facilities quiet good.Louise
05/08/19
Enjoyed stay.Okay for review to be published.
04/08/19
We've stayed in Central Youth Hostel on many occasions and it's always a positive experience on the whole. Staff are nice and the twin rooms with shower etc are great. If you think a youth hostel will be a noisy place, think again! We often remark that we have never been disturbed by people making a load of noise in the corridors/rooms when they come in late at night. You never hear a thing which is more than I can say for any of the hotels I've stayed in. Keep it up!!Jane Simpson
04/08/19
The hostel is very good. Especially the friendliness of the staff and the very well equipped self catering kitchen. I enjoyed my stay a lot.Daria
03/08/19
Great location, walking distance from the main station and small rooms of only 3 bunks. Our room had it's own shower and toilet. Very friendly and helpful team at receptionAde
01/08/19
My stay at Edinburgh youth hostel was great. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location was great a short walk into the city. Highly recommendedYes
31/07/19
Hostelling at its best! Thank you! MarkusNo
29/07/19
Nice clean room with 3 other women. All very kind and nice to share experiences with. The person who checked me in was very kind and helpful. The self help kitchen was organised and clean. In conclusion : a nice stay in a beautiful cityNo
25/07/19
Wonderful staff with great suggestions about local places to eat and things to do.Michelle
20/07/19
Me and my 2 kids aged 8 & 11 stayed for 3 nights. The location for exploring Edinburgh was perfect, ideal for hopping on and off buses with a good value all day ticket. The room was basic, clean and the beds were comfy, the power shower was excellent.agree
19/07/19
Cooked breakfast served at the table. There were three vegans in our company of six and they got a scrumptious breakfast! Lots of options to choose from for continental breakfast, too.Friendly staff, very helpful. Airy, clean rooms, hostel clean all round. Very roomy and well-equipped kitchen, good facilities in general.Christel
18/07/19
Great value. Used to do hostels when I traveled in South America. They were not so pleasant. But I guess Hostels in Europe are different. I'm going to consider hostels again!Traveling Doctor
17/07/19
Really comfortable stay in the heart of Edinburgh. Great shower!No
14/07/19
Great stay at the hostel. Our family of 7 had a good night's sleep after a long and tiring day in Edinburgh. The hostel was at a walking distance from the city centre and the whole experience of staying there was lovely. We would recommend it to anyone asking us for an affordable but central place to stay in Edinburgh.Ellen Helderweirt
08/07/19
Used as a venue for a meeting. The room and facilities suited our needs perfectly. It's easy to get to and they have great cake!Yes
07/07/19
Clean and well-managed. Everything went well, including (especially) early check-in(!) Desk staff were great. :-)Jo
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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
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).
