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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Property class: 5 and above

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St. Andrew Square 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 523
AED 628 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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 Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. 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

  • Santu Coffee Roastery
    5 min walk
  • The Playfair (Wetherspoon)
    5 min walk
  • 1802
    4 min walk
  • The Joker & the Thief
    2 min walk
  • Not Just Coffee
    3 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

  • Hostel near Princes Street
  • Close to St. Andrew Square 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), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
    • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Games
  • 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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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 8:00 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

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant and Cafe Bar

Things to do

  • Games

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property class

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

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 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on 8 September 2026 start from AED 523, 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 St. Andrew Square. 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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