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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel puts travelers in the middle of Scotland's historic capital, with easy access to major attractions and a welcoming vibe

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Located in central Edinburgh, this youth hostel is a short walk from Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Relax with coffee in the lobby or enjoy the arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available, and guests love its convenient city location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩229,872
₩275,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

Room options

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

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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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Female)

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

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

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

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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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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

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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 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 (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santu Coffee Roastery
    5 min walk
  • The Joker & the Thief
    2 min walk
  • 1802
    4 min walk
  • Not Just Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Kul
    2 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

  • Hostel near Princes Street
  • Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square, 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), meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and an elevator
    • 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 Jul 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on Aug 5, 2026 start from ₩229,872, 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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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

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

Matthew

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

Sylvie

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

Chirag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Ant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Annette

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

Nicolas

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

Elaine

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

Danyah

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

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, good food, 👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Annabelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The sheet and room weren’t very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがとても優しく、こちらが英語が不慣れな中、とても丁寧に対応して頂きました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kuah Bee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff. Place is clean and good security
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Clive

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

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a youth hostel, so expect some loud kids, but beyond that it was a pleasant first glimpse into Edinburgh. Close enough to walk to the Royal Mile and by trams if not
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Múltiples servicios, te cuidan el equipaje gratis, siempre hay alguien en recepción y son muy amables, recomendado.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Antonietta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Edinburgh hostel central

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

6/10 Okay

cc

Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth it, tram from airport each access, laundry, breakfast and free kitchen is fantastic Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Xochitl

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Royal mile ve old town a biraz uzak ama yürüyerek 20 dakika , çalışanlar çok nazik , bir daha gelsem kesinlikle konaklama yaparım
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025