Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Edinburgh Central is a 5 star, VisitScotland accredited youth hostel in the heart of Scotland's capital, offering a range of shared accommodation and private rooms, all en-suite. Premium rooms are also available, with TV and coffee making facilities.
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is an ideal base for backpackers, groups or families looking to explore the country's capital city.
The hostel's central location makes it the perfect accommodation choice for Edinburgh's Fringe Festival.
Our licensed cafe, Haddington Place, offers tea, coffee and cake as well as a range of snacks and meals throughout the day. There's also a dining room where we serve continental and cooked breakfasts, lunches and dinners for both individuals and groups.
Our small self-catering kitchen and dining area downstairs is available to individuals and groups of less than 20.
Free Wi-Fi is available for guests to browse the internet, check email and use social media.
Hostellers Love...
- 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
06/12/18
An excellent customer service on reception. The self catering facilities were brilliant : a generous seating/social area. The female dorm was spacious and had en suite facilities. The hostel is very convenient placed (for shops and Waverley Station) and easy to find. I will definitely return!!Chris Ryden
06/12/18
Friendly,caring and helpful staff. Very clean youth hostel. Great location for Central Edinburgh. Left luggage area a great asset. Would recommend for anyone staying in EdinburghDebbie from Whitley Bay
03/12/18
Great location and friendly helpful staff.Jonathan
27/11/18
Ideal location close to Waverly, very clean and bright. Great value.Brian
21/11/18
Simply excellent all round, good location, helpful & efficient staff, very quiet rooms & comfortable beds. Evening meal such good value & a boon after a hard day out in Edinburgh.anne
19/11/18
The location of the Hostel was very central and we could reach bus stand and other centres of attraction simply by walking. There are many restaurants around for eating out.SUMANTA KUMAR BHOWMICK
18/11/18
We stayed there for a couple of days. It was perfect.Sabrina
14/11/18
Very nice location and excellent value for money.Michael Wilson
13/11/18
I was in Edinburgh for a weekend course. Had a very pleasant stay at the hostel. The well equiped kitchen and large dining area in the basement are great. Super showers too. Wi-fi a bit slow.Helen Minnes
12/11/18
Correcto albergue con muy buena relación calidad-precio. Ideal para aquellos que pasen unos días en Edimburgo, con una ubicación relativamente cerca del centro (10min andando) ya sea en habitación de grupo o privada. SaludosSergio
06/11/18
Great location, linen and room clean, value for money. Will stay again on our next visit to Edinburgh. The kitchen facility was one of the best in our hosteling experiences. Thanks again for a great stay!Mandy and Ellery
06/11/18
An ideal location just outside the centre and close to Carlton Hill and Princes Street. Good breakfasts to set me up for the day. I have stayed here a number of times over the years including 2012 when I run the Edinburgh Marathon. Mostly when I come to Scotland I stay at Edinburgh Hostel at some point.David from Lincolnshire
06/11/18
Staff were friendly and helpful, room and facilities clean and well maintainedKerrie
05/11/18
As a family of four we recently stayed at Edinburgh Central. The location was brilliant, the staff were all friendly and helpful , we ate in at the restaurant for both evening meal and breakfast. ..both were delicious and we'll cooked. The room was lovely , with the added bonus of a table and chairs. We have already recommended this place to friends and would not hesitate to come back again. Fabulous.Sionedd Hughes
04/11/18
Excellent as always. I've stayed a number of times over the past five years and the hostel never fails to impress. Welcoming, helpful staff, excellent food - it's beginning to feel like home from home!Thank you, Edinburgh HostelAnnie
02/11/18
Always nice to stay in familiar surroundings. This hostel covers all the necessities. I was only here one night this trip and great to see nothing has changed.Shona
02/11/18
Stayed with my son for four nights as his first hostelling experience. Location and room was great with easy reach to all activities and staff were friendly and helpful.Dave Roberts
31/10/18
Great customer service and friendly staff. When I arrived there was a bit of an issue with the room I was in and it took a bit of sorting out, but it's when problems arrive that you see how good an organisation is and I was very impressed with the staff, they dealt with it in a way that left me feeling very positive about the experience. Good breakfast and a very positive environment. I booked and paid for a towel, but there were towels in the room, which was a little confusing.Angela (York)
30/10/18
Excellent one night stay. Comfortable room, everything I needed for the night and an excellent breakfast. Very friendly, helpful staff too. Walking distance from the centre of town - what more could you want.Linda
29/10/18
I booked a meeting room for members of the United Nations Association Scotland for our AGM with guest speaker. We had 17 members present. All the arrangements went like clockwork and the room was ideal. We appreciated that we didn't have to arrange catering because the café is on-site. The ground-floor location meant full accessibility. Well done!Martin Verity
10/10/18
found the staff really great made the stay enjoyable, staff also gave helpful ideas for visitsyha member
09/10/18
The staff were very helpful. The meals were good. The location of the hostel is perfect for groups. I would use the hostel again: good value and a central location.Lycée Salvador Allende
09/10/18
There was a warm welcome as soon as I arrived. A very comfortable bed and excellent shower plus en suite facilities. My vegetarian breakfast was brought to the table, a very unusual and considerate action. An ideal location for all the city centre attractions.Anthony B
09/10/18
Splendid hostel. Room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. Staff were very friendly.David
08/10/18
An excellent service with a great price. I made some mistakes whilst reserving a room but customer service were swift and efficient in sorting me out. Stayed in a private 3 person room with two friends and it was great. It also just so happened to be in a perfect location for my group. My only gripe would be that the WiFi wasn't super great but could still be used for the basics just fine. I enjoyed my stay and highly recommend it.D MacIsaac
04/10/18
GreatJennifer
03/10/18
I stayed a night. The welcoming was good. I could leave my luggage to visit the city before checking in. The private light didn't work, otherwise it was very comfortable and well situated. I enjoyed the evening spent with other hostellers, and had a good night sleep.Ana.Dar
03/10/18
It was a great time with our three children (3, 6, 9yo). We felt welcome and really enjoyed our stay.Gero Bressel
24/09/18
Perfect location. A great place to stay.Abbie Mayor
24/09/18
nice youth hostel with friendly atmosphere and walking distance for the sights of EdinburghKerstin
Hostellers Love...
- 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).
