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.
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
02/01/19
It was such a surprise staying here! Great atmosphere and all the staff members were super helpful. It was nice having a little cantine to get coffee and food from.Woman, USA
01/01/19
Fabulous Location and easy access to all transport services.Staff is too king and helpful. Must plan your stay with them.Atul N
31/12/18
Great place to stay in a good location, nice to have the bathroom in the room.Robin J
28/12/18
NiceCouple travellers
28/12/18
Friendly staff and very clean and comfortable rooms. I had a single private with ensuite and it had everything I needed. Basic but warm, quite and comfortable. I didn't use the kitchen or lounge area. Central location and easy to find. Thank you!M
25/12/18
Excellent value for the price paid, I'll come back many times in the futureClaudia
16/12/18
Edi Central - for me the best place in Edinburgh to stay. Edinburgh my best city in the world. See you soon.Anja
12/12/18
V good , thank you very much .Liz Merry
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
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.
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).
