Edinburgh Central
About About this youth hostel ....
Edinburgh Central offers contemporary 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
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Alcohol Licence
Bike Store
Cafe
Suitable for Groups
Private Rooms
Shopping Nearby
Parking - Charges Apply (nearby or onsite)
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Guest Reviews
29/02/2024
Hostel was clean and quiet. Staff very friendly. Comfy beds.Grace
28/02/2024
Edinburgh Youth Hostel is amazing! Set in a very convenient spot right by the train station but still calm enough to feel homely. It's clean, neat and has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are incredibly friendly and happy to help. Would absolutely recommend! Looking forward to returning one day.No
25/02/2024
We stayed here for a P7 trip with 44 children and 6 adults. Prior to the stay, the hostel team were amazing at responding to questions and queries. We booked a whole floor, the hostel was so secure and had brilliant security, reassuring knowing we had so many children away in a city. I was very surprised how modern, clean and convenient the hostel was. Ideal place to stay for a school trip, tram stop right outside it. Highly recommend. Thank you - great service!Highland School
25/02/2024
Lovely hostel close to all amenities, tram links, buses,theatre,restaurants,shops and railway station all close by. I would absolutely recommend this modern and welcoming hostel.May
24/02/2024
Excellent experience, as always.No
23/02/2024
Nice comfortable warm hostel, great location with tram from airport going past the hostel. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Hostel has a nice kitchen with everything you need. Rooms comfortable, showers good. I would stay here again.Sally NZ
22/02/2024
Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, good breakfastMardockgirl
21/02/2024
It was a good stay, the staff was very friendly and always helpful.NO
19/02/2024
We had a pleasant stay, the staff were accomodating to our need to check in early.Rajan
19/02/2024
Great value accommodation, booked in for an overnight stay with family as we were going to the theatre.Location is excellent for The Playhouse and plenty eating out options.The main shopping areas are a 10 minute walk away or there are buses and trams if you prefer.Dorothy
19/02/2024
Excellent hostel experience. We were meeting up with extended family and were so grateful to use he self catering kitchen and dining room to cook for the whole family together.No
10/02/2024
Excellent.I plan to come back.No
07/02/2024
Very handy for my birthday weekend away. Was going to a concert at the playhouse on Sunday evening, so worked out well. Also handy for ghost tours on the Royal Mile.Alex
28/01/2024
£24 for a Friday night in Edinburgh. As a solo female traveller in my late 50s, personal safety is paramount to me and which is why I will always choose SYHA properties.Debra Cassar
15/01/2024
Ideal for location, value, clean facilities and a comfy bed - stayed with my young daughter and will visit again.Janiebe
13/01/2024
Great location, excellent staff, great breakfast. Room did exactly what was needed for the price.Sure
03/01/2024
It was easy check in room was very clean. I was dubious about staying in the hostel, but I can truly say I will definitely stay here againThe staff was so friendly and helpful.And for a hostel, it shocked me how nice it actually wasYes
27/12/2023
Nice location, clean functional rooms, good lounge area and locker facility.NO
23/12/2023
This is a great hostel, and very centrally located. The service and friendlies of staff was excellent, and made our visit even more enjoyable!Jo S
22/12/2023
Wonderfully helpful friendly staff (especially Joe!)No
18/12/2023
We were visiting Edinburgh to attend wicked in the playhouse. It was a 2 minute walk away. Close to the train station and all other amenities so very well placed. We had no issues with check in or with noisy neighbours and had a lovely time. Would def stay again.Jennifer Baird
15/12/2023
We went to Edinburgh for our annual Christmas Shopping trip as a trip of 37 girls and leaders. The booking team were very helpful from start to finish and we were allocated rooms as requested. The staff were lovely and the hostel is very modern and accommodating to us. Perfect location too. We will definitely be visiting again!3rd Garstang Guides
09/12/2023
We had a very comfortable stay. Everything was easy and clean and staff were very friendly. I'd highly recommend!Stephanie W
07/12/2023
Comfortable mattress. Warm room. Good shower. Great location. 10- 15 minute walk to city centre or cross street to tram and bus stops and convenience stores. Staff helpful and cafe/bar next to reception..
07/12/2023
I had a comfortable stay here. The hostel was quiet and the staff were friendly and helpful. Communal areas were clean and well equipped.No
05/12/2023
The hostel was in a great location and the staff were very helpful. We enjoyed breakfast one morning and found the self catering kitchen to be well equipped and a good size for cooking at the hostel. The games room and cafe bar were a lovely area. The social space downstairs was also a good space.No
04/12/2023
Only stayed one night but can't fault anything. Place was super clean, beds comfortable, facilities great and staff really friendly and helpful. We had a restful night while visiting Christmas market which was within 15 minutes walk.Family of 8 booked 2 rooms
01/12/2023
The hostel was well-located and had excellent facilities. It offered a cool atmosphere and a pleasant living room.NO
29/11/2023
Good value, pleasant stay, lovely breakfast, comfortable bed.NO
27/11/2023
Lovely hostel, good location and perfect for our group stay.Northumberland Heath Rangers
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).