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 301
AED 362 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 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

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

8.6 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 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on 4 November 2026 start from AED 301, 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. 109 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 245 reviews

Reviews

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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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Verkehrsanbindung, Nähe zur Innenstadt, nachts sehr laut aufgrund knallender Türen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
War alles prima, super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
central, very nice for a youth hostel. can’t go wrong with this!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rengøring i morgenmads området var ringe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alt var fint bortset fra madrasserne i sengene, de var meget dårlige.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre, calme, cuisine accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Couldn't do enough
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oda fotoğraftakinin aynısı açıklamalarda ne yazıyorsa o..En onemlisi otel çok temizdi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakanat piti poistaa itse ja mukit ja pyyhkeet piti hakea alhaalta respasta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est bien situé, nous avons bien dormi, le personnel est serviable malheureusement le linge de lit n'était pas propre (cheveux et poils sur une couette)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There are no curtains on the beds, and there are only two outlets near two of the beds; the rest have no outlet or you need to leave your things charging on the other side of the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Our room was clean. It was a very bare bones room and had a sterile feel to it. It was pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien située pour découvrir Edimbourg en autonomie. Personnel très agréable. La quiétude et le calme relèvent d'une loterie : la présence de groupes d'adolescents très nombreux a rendu passagèrement mais presque nuitamment le lieu moins paisible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De passage pour une nuit. Personnel très sympa, espaces communs sympa mais petit bémol quant à la propreté des chambre. Attention pas de parking...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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, 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
Clean, friendly staff, good food, 👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was larger than expected and simple but clean. The free luggage storage after checkout was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The sheet and room weren’t very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026