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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
5-star hostel near Princes Street

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A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, and a patterned wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows with sheer curtains.
A modern lounge area with teal armchairs, a white table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A bar area with multiple clear glass bottles with blue caps, a white bowl, and a person in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4AL
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, 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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Female)

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

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Free WiFi, 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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Free WiFi, 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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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

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 area

Edinburgh

Central Edinburgh getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hostel, you'll find Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

5-star hostel near Princes Street
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Edinburgh hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 271 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offers 271 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Games

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

How close is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel to the airport?

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is 9.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on Aug 3, 2026 start from CA $221, 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.

Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel.

How close is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.2 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.6 mi (32-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 5.95 and 10.50 for adults, GBP 5.95 and 9.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel have a pool?

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel have a restaurant?

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is home to Restaurant and Cafe Bar, which features light fare.

Does Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 221 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

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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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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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
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10/10 Excellent

Zelita

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

Ross

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liang Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room layout for a family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022