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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Princes Street

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In the heart of Edinburgh, close to Princes Street and the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offers a lively atmosphere. Unwind with a coffee in the lobby or challenge friends at the arcade/game room while enjoying free in-room WiFi. Past guests have praised this hostel’s convenient location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (10)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker space

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Male)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St James Quarter - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Walnut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

When you stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Restaurant and Cafe Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Balfour Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 271 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Special features

Dining

Restaurant and Cafe Bar – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-service breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

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

Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Restaurant and Cafe Bar.

What's the area around Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel like?

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Balfour Street Tram Stop and 17 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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Reviews

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, enthusiastic staff, comfortable room.
Elaine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly people, spacious and ideal for our needs. Will definitely book again
Danyah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff. Place is clean and good security
Kuah Bee, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The communal areas were clean and bright. Kitchen well equipped. Location very convenient. Bedrooms are basic as you would expect but had everything we needed. Would definitely go back :)
Jane, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Edinburgh hostel central

Very good location, well maintained,
Antonietta, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great people and service. Clean and safe.
Steven, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Clive, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very well located and friendly staff
Zelita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were polite and very helpful.
Ross, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good facilities, short walk into Edinburgh old town. Lots of shops surrounding, lovely staff
Emma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊
Christine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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).
Xochitl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for our one night stay in Edinburgh. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jillian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious
Natasha Meutia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Can't fault it. Staff are so lovely.
P S, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erik, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anja, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfy and basic

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.
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Yan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just the job

Just needed a clean, safe room for the night - met three other ladies, nice chat. Good sleep. Perfect
Gillian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sally, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Shufen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Ann, 1-night trip