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About the Hotel

139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS

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Stay Central Hotel in Edinburgh's Old Town features 37 rooms arranged by size (S, M, L, XL, XXL) across four floors, plus a private dorm. 'S' bedrooms include a double bed, free Wi-Fi, Bluetooth speakers, and rainfall showers. 'XL' bedrooms feature free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs with Freeview, Bluetooth speakers, and well-equipped bathrooms with rainfall showers. 'XXL' bedrooms sleep up to 6 guests. The Party Pad (Dorm) sleeps up to nine guests.

Dining and Socializing

The hotel has the STAY Café, a social space for coffee and activities. The hotel supports Company Bakery, for fresh pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat. The Three Sisters bar is next door, with entertainment and a courtyard. Guests can order food from the Three Sisters Bar downstairs, with fast food like burgers, hot dogs, pizzas, wings and nachos and sticky toffee pudding or hot chocolate fudge cake.

Leisure and Entertainment

Guests have access to Ghillie Dhu for traditional Scottish music. The Three Sisters courtyard has an outdoor plasma screen and seating. Some rooms have a SMEG fridge, chill-out sofas and speakers. Larger rooms include a SEGA Mega Drive, SKY TV, and GHD hair straighteners. Guests can have a DJ or band in the Dorm, or Just Dance on the PS4.

Location and Access

Located in Old Town, Stay Central Hotel is near the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Princes Street, and Edinburgh University Campus. It is a 10-minute walk from these locations. From Edinburgh Airport, take the tram to St Andrew's Square and walk across North Bridge. The hotel is on Cowgate, near the Three Sisters, Biddy Mulligans, and Cabaret Voltaire.

Hotel Services

The hotel offers a 24-hour reception and lifts. Guests can extend check out from 11 AM to 1 PM for £10 per hour. In case of hotel unavailability, guests may be accommodated in a hotel of equivalent category with the hotel covering additional costs. Guests are offered a drink in the bar or barbecue in the courtyard. Some rooms include free Wi-Fi, designer toiletries, TVs, SMEG fridges, sofas and speakers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
XL Sleeps up to 4
Max:
2 persons
22 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Large Executive Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
18 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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XXL Sleeps up to 6
Max:
2 persons
22 m² 
Bed options:
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Edinburgh300 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.6 km
Dundee (DND) 96.5 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station500 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS
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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JS
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
300 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
450 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
470 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
530 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
430 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
460 m
Church
Mercat Cross
210 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
350 m
Restaurants
Wings Edinburgh
340 m
7 Old Fishmarket Close
Uncle's Fish & Chips
420 m
52 George IV Bridge
Yum Yum
420 m
48 George IV Bridge Old Town
The Deli Global
440 m
13 George IV Bridge
Pizza Paradise
340 m
4-6 South Bridge EH1 1LL
Angus Fling
380 m
27 George IV Bridge
The Piemaker
390 m
38 South Bridge
Bobbys Kebab House
230 m
21 Candlemaker Row
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