Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel - SYHA
Edinburgh Central SYHA
9 Haddington Place
EH7 4AL Edinburgh
Scotland
Tel.
+44 (0)131 524 2090
Fax.
+44 (0)131 558 1224
Customer Rating
| 89% | ||
| 87% | ||
| 86% | ||
| 90% | ||
| 92% | ||
| 90% | ||
| 82% | ||
Availability Calendar
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is located in the city centre in the heart of Scotland’s capital, within walking distance of Edinburgh’s main attractions including Edinburgh castle, the Royal Mile, the National Museum of Scotland and the Scottish Parliament.
This busy youth hostel has a variety of en-suite rooms, from singles to 8 bedded dorms and premium rooms are available which have Freeview TV, DVD, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary towels. The hostel also has 3 bedrooms with specific additional disabled facilities.
Edinburgh Central Hostel has Wi-Fi, Internet access, conference facilities, self-catering facilities and its own licensed café which offers drinks and meals throughout the day. The hostel is open all year round and can easily accommodate groups, families and individuals.
This busy youth hostel has a variety of en-suite rooms, from singles to 8 bedded dorms and premium rooms are available which have Freeview TV, DVD, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary towels. The hostel also has 3 bedrooms with specific additional disabled facilities.
Edinburgh Central Hostel has Wi-Fi, Internet access, conference facilities, self-catering facilities and its own licensed café which offers drinks and meals throughout the day. The hostel is open all year round and can easily accommodate groups, families and individuals.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 3 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 3 | 17 | 293 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception open 24 hours. Check in after 15.00. |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open all year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From the Bus Station Entrance turn right into St Andrews Square. Walk then via York Place to Leith Walk where you turn left. (10min) |
| Parking: | no customer car park. Only street Parking at Annandale Street and adjacent streets available. |
| Sea port: | From Rosyth take a bus or the train (via Inverkeithing) to Edinburgh City Centre |
| Location: | The hostel is located at Haddington place on the left side of Leith Walk. That is about 100 yards after the second roundabout when coming from Princes Street. The hostel sits at the corner with Annandale street |
| Rail: | Alight at Edinburgh Waverley Station. Via Calton Road or Princes Street exit you can easily get to Leith Walk, where you find the hostel on the left side. |
| Airport: | 7 miles from the airport. Take the Bus into City Centre and walk 10 min to the hostel via Princes Street and Leith Walk. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Swimming pool at or near hostel | | Nightlife nearby |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Edinburgh Central SYHA |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | Lift |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews Edinburgh Central SYHA
| 09 Jun 2013 Eduardo, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Many thanks for the hospitality and care I received during my stay at Central.
Congratulations for your hostel and be sure I will be back as soon as possible.
Dr.Eduardo Lopez Gonzalez | ||
| 30 May 2013 Barbara, Australia | ||
| I did not stay in Edinburgh. The booking was cancelled months ago. | ||
| 29 May 2013 Caroline, England & Wales | 97% | |
| Staff were very helpful in answering all of our queries. We enjoyed our stay very much and will recommend this hostel to friends. Nicest HI hostel we've ever stayed in! | ||
| 15 May 2013 Monique, Netherlands | 73% | |
| In my dormroom all the lockers were taken, so I couldn't store my luggage in a proper way. The security off the hostel itself was good. | ||
| 13 May 2013 Sarah, New Zealand | 97% | |
| All the staff were really helpful, the rooms were large with modern and clean facilities. | ||
| 11 Mar 2013 Filip, Belgium | 83% | |
| expencief without continental breakfast | ||
| 10 Mar 2013 Maaike, Netherlands | 83% | |
| The check in time should be around 12:30 13:00 instead of 15:00 | ||
| 08 Mar 2013 Leia, Canada | 90% | |
| Terrific location, very clean and comfortable accommodation, ensuite, and cheap quality wifi. Not only would I stay here again, but I don't want to stay anywhere else in Edinburgh. Has all the amenities and comforts of a hotel. | ||
| 07 Mar 2013 Filip, Belgium | 87% | |
| redelijk duur, in de stad zijn er goedkopere mogelijkheden incl ontbijt en even confortable | ||
| 19 Feb 2013 Rachel, New Zealand | 100% | |
| Really enjoyed staying here.
The self dinning area lights were slightly frustrating as kept switching off when sitting on couches. | ||
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