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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Located in central Edinburgh, this youth hostel is a short walk from Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Relax with coffee in the lobby or enjoy the arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available, and guests love its convenient city location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$2,476
NT$2,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4AL

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spry - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Hostel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 271 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Central Hostel
Edinburgh Central Youth
SYHA Edinburgh Central
Hostel Edinburgh Central
Youth Hostel Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Scotland
Edinburgh Central Youth Hotel Edinburgh
Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Scotland
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

As of 2025/11/1, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on 2025/11/2 start from NT$2,476, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Princes Street, and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 198 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth it, tram from airport each access, laundry, breakfast and free kitchen is fantastic Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

cc

Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night stay in Edinburgh. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

P S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Can't fault it. Staff are so lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just the job

Just needed a clean, safe room for the night - met three other ladies, nice chat. Good sleep. Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

better than a hotel I stayed in

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Poor value for money

Room smelled of sewage and thought stay was poor value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a youth hostel, so expect some loud kids, but beyond that it was a pleasant first glimpse into Edinburgh. Close enough to walk to the Royal Mile and by trams if not
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and service. Clean and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Múltiples servicios, te cuidan el equipaje gratis, siempre hay alguien en recepción y son muy amables, recomendado.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Xochitl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very easy to arrive, public transport is 2 min walking distance, facilities are good, mattress, linen and towels were clean and staff is friendly (just not the girl that speaks Spanish, she is a little bit rude).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Royal mile ve old town a biraz uzak ama yürüyerek 20 dakika , çalışanlar çok nazik , bir daha gelsem kesinlikle konaklama yaparım
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anja

Liked: Staff & service
Zimmer in die Jahre gekommen, Gemeinschaftsbereich neueren Datums. Mitarbeiter stets hilfsbereit und freundlich. Gutes Frühstück. Insgesamt gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Börje

Liked: Cleanliness
Enkelt rent och fint,trevlig personal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bra läge och billigt

Enkelt men rent hostel som har ett bra pris för ett mycket bra läge. Negativt var att tvål enbart fanns vid handfatet i hallen, mellan toaletten och duschen, och inte vid handfatet inne på toaletten och att bara enkelsängen och inte även dubbelsängen hade en sänglampa. Positivt var att det var rent och rymligt (vi hade ett eget rum för 3 personer), ett bagagerum vi kunde använda gratis både före inchecking och efter utcheckning, mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal och gångavstånd till det mesta. Spårvagnen som går till och från flyplatsen har dessutom en hållplats nästan precis utanför entrén.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were polite and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adetola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Basic but not really family friendly

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel. The Room was big enough. The Hotel Staff helped us. It´s only some meters to the City Center. The scottish breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, short walk into Edinburgh old town. Lots of shops surrounding, lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024