Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Fridge, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

4.2

Excellent(169 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

5-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more

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About this hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offers 271 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.5 mi

Stirling Castle

50.7 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.5 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

4 Single

Sleeps 4

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Standard Room, Ensuite

6 Single

Sleeps 6

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Shared Dormitory (Male)

1 Single • 205 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Shared Dormitory (Female)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

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4.2

Excellent(169 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

5-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.5 mi

Stirling Castle

50.7 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.5 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

4 Single

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, Ensuite

6 Single

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory (Male)

1 Single • 205 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory (Female)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(169 Reviews)

4.2

Oct 2024

Booked a room for one night for a family of six. Great with option of one room. You have to ask for towels. Three bunk beds. Toilet and shower separately. The mattress especially in the lower beds where a bit wore down. Only a small chair and three chairs. Couldn’t sit in the bottom beds.

4.2

Oct 2024

Window didnt close properly as a frame was in front of it. Very noisey other residents shouting about 3am doors banging. No WiFi in room

4.2

Aug 2024

Location was brilliant, 5 minute walk to central Edinburgh. Great transport links, buses and trams to get out and about at good value for money. Hostel was more than adequate for our needs with only one negative, being on a main road, it was noisy but not much can be done about that but will ask for room on other side next time i visit. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, service was good. With regards to food, we choose full breakfast which include both options making it expensive and given the two choices a little unfair as i personally would not require the cheaper option when selecting the cooked breakfast option. Maybe you could look at offering two options with one price for the selected rather than charging both prices just because someone prefers a cooked breakfast. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definately visit again and will also recommend to friends.

4.2

Aug 2024

Can't fault it. Staff are so lovely.

4.2

Jul 2024

Just needed a clean, safe room for the night - met three other ladies, nice chat. Good sleep. Perfect

4.2

Jun 2024

Perfect for our one night stay in Edinburgh. Clean, comfortable and convenient.

4.2

Jun 2024

I enjoy every time I use youth hostels in Scotland. They are affordable with nice and modern decor. The Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel was just what we needed for a weekend break, just minutes away from the city center, restaurants and shops. Plenty of parking and this is free on weekends. Staff were very nice and excellent customer service. Would definitely come back.

4.2

Jun 2024

Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious

4.2

Jun 2024

Room smelled of sewage and thought stay was poor value for money

4.2

Apr 2024

I have stayed at this hostel many times but always before with other people-= so it was especially great to have a room to myself - with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The buffet breakfast was good and coffee was too .The last time i stayed the road outside was being converted for the tram lines-but now that the tram runs almost to the door from Waverley station and the airport it is excellent. The room was clean modern and a lot better than the hotel I stayed in for the rest of my holiday near Loch Lomond. I will be back but for a longer stay next time

4.2

Apr 2024

It was a great two nights staying in the female dorm. The road is a little noisy but everything else was great! Would stay again.

4.2

Apr 2024

Very well located and friendly staff

4.2

Mar 2024

Well, where do I begin… the images that were displayed were completely different from what I booked. The images were taken pre COVID and they clearly need to be updated. Believe it or not I worked at Burghley House as a waiter/servant for the Queens jubilee in 2012… I would like a refund sent back to my account as soon as possible. Please consider your options carefully.

4.2

Feb 2024

It was a great place to stay and in a great location being a 10 min walk from old town. I would recommend this place to everyone. The only thing to complain about was the price was a little high for a hostel but everywhere in Edinburgh is expensive to stay.

4.2

Dec 2023

Beds were comfy and rooms were clean, perfect for a one night stay if you're not looking for any too fancy. Communal areas were comfortable too and they have a room with a ping-pong table etc.

4.2

Nov 2023

Clean enough . Very loud doors when they shut so kept up by loud neighbours at times . Could do with a bit of renovation. Overall was alright place. Bed comfortable.

4.2

Oct 2023

Room is clean, window was cracked open (3rd floor). Laundry facilities available & working, location is very good. Intended to drop off luggage & they let us check in an hour early!

4.2

Aug 2023

Staff were very nice and the room was very clean. But the free Wi-Fi connection was terrible, on and off. The speed without Wi-Fi was also slow for some reason, in the lobby and in our room.

4.2

Mar 2023

- our room looked like an Usa Jail cell's facilities - the linen were dirty - no shampoo & shower gel - the room was cold - it was noisy at certain times of the day - bad check in and out times (4pm and 10 am) + The shower facilities were good + The staff was super good and helping + Helpful with storing our luggages

4.2

Oct 2022

Staff was very kind and accommodating

4.2

Oct 2022

good location

4.2

Sep 2022

Great room layout for a family

4.2

Jun 2022

The staff members were friendly. The location is great, close to the railway station, the playhouse, the new town, and the Royal Mile. Upon checking-in, we were assigned to a different room type without being prior informed. No towels were provided for a private room. We expected a bed without a top bunker to avoid bumping the head during nights. When making the booking, it stated the payment would be taken when checking in and it was refundable before a certain date, later the full amount was taken in advance and the booking became non-refundable, which is very strange. The self-catering kitchen only had 2 tables so you'd have to sit on the couch if they were occupied. It was generally clean, but places like behind the bathroom door and the ventilation fan needed a good clean.

4.2

Jun 2022

4.2

May 2022

Big hostel with big rooms. Basic but everything you need. Clean. Nice and helful staff. Not too far from station or anywhere else you need to go. Can't fault the place. Would stay again.

4.2

Mar 2022

All fine for one night. Pity breakfast didn't start at 7.

4.2

Mar 2022

Clean friendly and accessible. Fantastic brekkie too

4.2

Mar 2022

Clean friendly and accessible. Fantastic brekkie too😊

4.2

Dec 2021

Good location. Floors are carpet and looks like they are never cleaned. But decent hostel.

4.2

Nov 2021

Excellent. Excellent price, good location (but not in the historic centre of Edinburgh), simple decoration and super friendly staff. If you decide to have breakfast, I would suggest scrambled eggs over the buffet.

4.2

Nov 2021

Excellent. Excellent price, good location (but not in the historic centre of Edinburgh), simple decoration and super friendly staff.If you decide to have breakfast, I would suggest scrambled eggs over the buffet.

4.2

Oct 2021

Great location - cheap and clean!

4.2

Oct 2021

Perfect for our budget

4.2

Sep 2021

When arriving , there was no booking for second party. I had to show my bank statement to prove i had paid gor 2 rooms , hence, had to wait for a srcond room to be prepared for my husband and I.

4.2

Sep 2021

When arriving , there was no booking for second party. I had to show my bank statement to prove i had paid gor 2 rooms , hence, had to wait for a srcond room to be prepared for my husband and I.

4.2

Aug 2021

Had an excellent stay,have been before and certainly be back.JACKIE DOYLE

4.2

Aug 2021

Had an excellent stay,have been before and certainly be back.JACKIE DOYLE

4.2

Jul 2021

Very reasonable given the covid restrictions in place. Our room was clean and spacious, with very strong water pressure. We were also impressed by the quality of the cafes and restaurants nearby.

4.2

Jun 2021

Lovely hotel we will be back

4.2

Dec 2019

will return excellent great situated near pricessis street very clean reat price x

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is £95 per night. This rental is £21 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Standard Room, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Shared Dormitory (Female)

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Standard Room, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Shared Dormitory (Female)

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

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