Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Property class: 5 and above

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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile are located near Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant and Cafe Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 302
AED 362 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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A single bed with a neatly folded white towel and a white pillow.

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a window, and a view of a building outside.

Standard Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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A single bed with a neatly folded white towel and a white pillow.

Shared Dormitory (Male)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a window, and a view of a building outside.

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and a teal pillow, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A single bed with a neatly folded white towel and a white pillow.

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two wooden beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a small shelf, and a night light.

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a small shelf, and a night light.

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4AL

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Not Just Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Santu Coffee Roastery
    5 min walk
  • The Joker & the Thief
    2 min walk
  • CC Blooms
    4 min walk
  • The Walnut
    3 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, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant and Cafe Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, games, and luggage storage
    • Meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All 271 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
    • Communal kitchens and heating

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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 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on 9 November 2026 start from AED 302, 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?

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: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 247 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasently surprised! Travelled with husband and 3 year old grandson. The property had everything we needed for a pleasent stay. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, enthusiastic staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was pretty basic but clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful. We didn’t use any of the facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly people, spacious and ideal for our needs. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff. Place is clean and good security
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel offers an excellent value in a good location, especially if you’re willing and able to walk (most attractions are 15-30 min away on foot). They are many buses available, but that’s my least favorite form of pubic transit. I was able to get a single room at a better price than nearby hotels and still have some of the same amenities (e.g., 24-hr desk, free luggage storage). The room wasn’t fancy, but it had the essentials and was well maintained. It was also more spacious than expected. The self-catering kitchen is an added amenity not available at most hotels, which helps with cost savings. I was even able to buy a UK plug adapter at a cheaper price than the local stores. The hotel does not appear to offer A/C, but given the weather felt more like early Spring rather than late Summer that shouldn’t be a big issue unless these bizarre heat waves make it that far north. All in all, this was one of the more pleasant hostel stays I’ve had.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Edinburgh hostel central

Very good location, well maintained,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and service. Clean and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were polite and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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