What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including some wheelchair-accessible facilities. Step-free entrances are also available.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. It is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from George Street and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Royal Mile.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Edinburgh Central Accommodation - 4 Star Hostel

Average nightly price at Edinburgh Central Accommodation by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$90
February	US$96
March	US$105
April	US$138
May	US$141
June	US$138
July	US$147
August	US$217
September	US$156
October	US$133
November	US$111
December	US$132

What guests think

At Edinburgh Central Accommodation, travellers highlight a central, well-connected location near trams and the Old Town, consistently friendly staff, and generally clean, secure spaces, with practical amenities like a self-catering kitchen, breakfast, and laundry supporting straightforward stays.

Several reviews report traffic or late-night guest noise, and a few mention unreliable in-room Wi-Fi and occasional maintenance issues. Rooms range from basic bunks to larger ensuites with comfortable beds and good showers, making it a functional base rather than a luxury stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Self-catering kitchen and laundry facilities are available and frequently appreciated. On-site breakfast is offered, but there is little mention of other amenities.

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10

Emma

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good facilities, short walk into Edinburgh old town. Lots of shops surrounding, lovely staff

8

Clive

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Located close to the tram line, which gave direct access to the airport. Staff were friendly & helpful. Didn’t use the amenities too much, but the kitchen area looked well stocked with equipment.

10

Ann-Maree

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well worth it, tram from airport each access, laundry, breakfast and free kitchen is fantastic Will stay again

10

Catherine

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ann

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Anja

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Xochitl

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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).

10

Sally

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Wendy

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Yan

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms and common areas with a generally well-maintained feel. A few note issues such as dirty linen or unpleasant odours.

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10

Gillian

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

4

STYLIANOS

4 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

- 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

2

Claire

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Xochitl

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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).

10

Sally

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Kate

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Christine

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊

10

Steven

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great people and service. Clean and safe.

6

Antonietta

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location, well maintained,

10

Kuah Bee

15 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. Place is clean and good security

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and comfortable, with some noted as spacious and showers rated well. Recurring downsides include traffic or corridor noise and patchy in-room Wi-Fi, plus occasional wear or minor maintenance issues.

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Shufen

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Natasha Meutia

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious

6

cc

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy

8

Christina

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Catherine

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

phil

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Anja

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Christine

7 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊

8

Wendy

29 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Jillian

14 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly and helpful. A rare complaint mentions a rude interaction, but most experiences are positive.

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10

Emma

19 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Good facilities, short walk into Edinburgh old town. Lots of shops surrounding, lovely staff

8

Clive

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Located close to the tram line, which gave direct access to the airport. Staff were friendly & helpful. Didn’t use the amenities too much, but the kitchen area looked well stocked with equipment.

10

P S

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Can't fault it. Staff are so lovely.

10

Anja

27 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Xochitl

22 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

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).

10

Sally

7 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Steven

1 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Great people and service. Clean and safe.

8

Wendy

29 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Ross

2 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff were polite and very helpful.

10

Kuah Bee

15 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. Place is clean and good security

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Location

Central and well connected by tram and bus, with a direct tram link to the airport and short walks to the Old Town and shops. Some rooms face a main road, contributing to traffic noise.

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10

Emma

19 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Good facilities, short walk into Edinburgh old town. Lots of shops surrounding, lovely staff

8

Clive

11 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

Located close to the tram line, which gave direct access to the airport. Staff were friendly & helpful. Didn’t use the amenities too much, but the kitchen area looked well stocked with equipment.

10

Erik

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Ann

22 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

10

Anja

27 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Christine

7 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊

8

Wendy

29 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Antonietta

31 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very good location, well maintained,

10

Jillian

14 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Yan

11 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality. One guest found the pricing structure expensive.

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10

Ann-Maree

2 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Well worth it, tram from airport each access, laundry, breakfast and free kitchen is fantastic Will stay again

10

Ann

22 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

10

Anja

27 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Wendy

29 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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.

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1 $164	2 $139	3 $139	4 $139	5 $139	6 $305	7 $204
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Edinburgh Central Accommodation

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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