Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
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

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩115,730
₩138,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (Female)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is in the city center. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 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.
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9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4AL

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 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

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬2 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, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 271 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and ovens

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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 7:30 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

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
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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

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 Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on Nov 2, 2025 start from ₩115,730, 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 at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

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: anytime.

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.

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