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
21/10/2024
Our stay was ideal, we needed a bed for the night and what we got was more. Spacious room for six, bunk beds very comfortable and the shower was awesome. Breakfast was good and the atmosphere was chilled and welcoming. Thank youGeorge
20/10/2024
The room I stayed in was lovely and spacious, very clean, the bed was compfy and the toilet and shower were nice and clean too. The pressure of the shower was a bit much though. The kitchen was great, I had everything I needed for my 5-night stay. The cookingknives could maybe use some sharpening though.Overall I had a great stay, felt welcomed and at ease. Thankyou??Amélie
15/10/2024
Excellent service thanksBruce
15/10/2024
It was amazing!Guest Review
14/10/2024
Great location, easy walk from the station. Warm & comfortable room with clean bedding. Nice places to eat and drink locally, as well as hostel offering and facilities.NickyDT
14/10/2024
it was amazingGuest Review
14/10/2024
Comfortable place located close to major tourist attractions of Edinburgh. Helpful staff and clean facilities. We had a good stay.Suhas
12/10/2024
We enjoyed our stay, and did everything we had planned; thank you.Notesandstitches
11/10/2024
Very happy we stayed here. It was a great location and we had a great breakfast that set us up for the activity of the day. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Hope we can stay again!Guest Review
08/10/2024
Great location for exploring the city, at affordable prices.Guest Review
07/10/2024
Clean rooms, very nice staff, and great common area!Guest Review
07/10/2024
kind and helpful personnel, good atmosphereGuest Review
07/10/2024
Very good location, friendly staffGuest Review
07/10/2024
Well located, clean and friendly. Great alternative to the usual hotel experience.Guest Review
06/10/2024
A great location at a great price. I'd recommend it as an alternative to a standard budget hotel or to an Airbnb, especially since it has free luggage storate.Guest Review
05/10/2024
The staff was really welcoming and our room was quite spacious. We enjoyed the cooked breakfast and loved going to the two bookstores close to the hostel :DViola Dost
05/10/2024
Thanks for your friendliness and the great Scotish breakfast..Guest Review
05/10/2024
Good location on the tram line, close to shops and restaurants. Staff were very welcoming and helpful with local information which as a first time visitor to Edinburgh I really appreciated.Leo
04/10/2024
Terrific in every category!Guest Review
03/10/2024
I had a great stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel in a clean single room. The staff were incredibly attentive and helpful, always available to assist with any requests. The hostel's location is perfect, close to major attractions and public transport, making it easy to explore the city. A comfortable, convenient, and friendly place to stay—highly recommended!Pavi Weerakoon
02/10/2024
This is a well organized, clean hostel in a great locationLinda
01/10/2024
FantasticSimon Rosenstone
29/09/2024
We enjoyed the neighborhood a lot and were surprised that sleeping in a six bed dorm was so comfortable (even in our late thirties)AJC
29/09/2024
Great hostel with all you need in the Center of town.Claudia
28/09/2024
Great location, easy to get to via tram from airport, there's grocery stores up the street and nice pubs across the street. Walking distance to most tourist locations. Towels were fresh. Shower has sufficient water pressure to give you a massage.Monica
27/09/2024
very enjoyableMaja
25/09/2024
Good facilities, convenient, clean, friendly.Guest Review
23/09/2024
Very good locationGreat accommodation. Totaly recommended. Nice and very helpful staff.Thank you very much.Henar Pérez
22/09/2024
Staff were helpful with navigating the cityMargaret
22/09/2024
Lovely hostel with an excellent location and price.Bodylin
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).