Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

The 5-star Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is just 0.5 miles from the shops of Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station. It provides a licensed café and restaurant, a shared kitchen and modern rooms with private shower rooms.

The historic Royal Mile can be reached in less than 20 minutes’ walk, and the views from Arthur’s Seat are 1.5 miles away. Vibrant nightlife in Cowgate and bars on George Street are both within a mile’s walk.

Edinburgh Central’s guests have secure coin lockers in each room, and some rooms also have a TV and DVD player. A fully equipped communal kitchen is provided, as are laundry and ironing facilities.

The hostel’s Bistro offers a varied menu for meals throughout the day. The bar area has plasma TV's and Wi-Fi coverage, and reception is open 24 hours.

SYHA is a charity and membership organisation. For non-members, a supplement per person, per night will be added to the published rate. See Important Information for more details.

Rooms: 72

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Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Non-Smoking Rooms – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests – Elevator – Express Check-In/Check-Out – Heating – Luggage Storage – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking – Snack Bar

Services

Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Laundry – Packed Lunches – Fax/Photocopying – Shuttle Service (surcharge) – Special Diet Menus (on request) – Vending Machine (drinks) – Vending Machine (snacks)

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 1 per hour.

Wired internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 3 per hour.

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

Important information

SYHA is a charity aiming to inspire all, especially young people, to broaden their horizons, gaining knowledge and independence through new experiences of adventure and discovery. In support of this aim, SYHA is a membership organization and all prices quoted on this website are members' rates. Guests who do not hold a valid membership of Hostelling International (or one of its member organisations) will be required to pay a temporary membership fee of GBP 2 per person per night.