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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
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩121,082
₩145,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double 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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. 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

  • Calton Hill which includes heritage architecture, a monument and hiking or walking
    Calton Hill
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    14 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
  • Down the Hatch
    2 min walk
  • Not Just Coffee
    3 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Hostel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Palace of Holyroodhouse, 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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Games, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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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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

National rating

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

Property is 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

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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩121,082, 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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile 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.

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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. 91 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 208 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Antonietta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Edinburgh hostel central

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

10/10 Excellent

Zelita

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha Meutia

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

10/10 Excellent

P S

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Yan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Just the job

Just needed a clean, safe room for the night - met three other ladies, nice chat. Good sleep. Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shufen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for one night for a family of six. Great with option of one room. You have to ask for towels. Three bunk beds. Toilet and shower separately. The mattress especially in the lower beds where a bit wore down. Only a small chair and three chairs. Couldn’t sit in the bottom beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was brilliant, 5 minute walk to central Edinburgh. Great transport links, buses and trams to get out and about at good value for money. Hostel was more than adequate for our needs with only one negative, being on a main road, it was noisy but not much can be done about that but will ask for room on other side next time i visit. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, service was good. With regards to food, we choose full breakfast which include both options making it expensive and given the two choices a little unfair as i personally would not require the cheaper option when selecting the cooked breakfast option. Maybe you could look at offering two options with one price for the selected rather than charging both prices just because someone prefers a cooked breakfast. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definately visit again and will also recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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