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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AL, Scotland

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City centre location. All rooms en-suite. Group meeting room space available

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Edinburgh Hostel

Hostel Edinburgh

Hostelling International

Welcome to our hostel

Edinburgh Central offers 5 star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation in the heart of the city, close to major transport links and ideally positioned for exploring Scotland's capital.

Various room types are available - from singles and family rooms to dorms with individual lockers. All are en-suite and premium rooms come with a TV, USB sockets and coffee making facilities.

Relax in the hostel’s welcoming vibrant spaces - perfect for eating, drinking and socialising. Enjoy the delicious range of food and drink offered in the restaurant and café bar (food served from 07.00-21.00 / bar open from 11.00 to 01.00). If you prefer to self-cater, there’s the option of a small but well-equipped guest kitchen. Or, if you’re looking for a little more privacy, rooms are also available to hire for functions, meetings and special events.

WiFi is free for all guests and other amenities include a laundry, a secure bike store and luggage storage for anyone arriving early and eager to head off right away to explore the city!

The hostel is just ten minutes on foot from Waverley railway station, the bus station and close to York Place tram stop. Parking near Edinburgh Central is possible, with on-street Pay & Display spaces in the surrounding area and at nearby Greenside Car Park (contact the hostel directly for more information).

If we’re fully booked in July and August, please check out our Edinburgh Metro seasonal youth hostel located in the busy Cowgate area - a popular choice with backpackers looking to discover Edinburgh on a budget.

Prices

Prices are members' prices

Sorry, there is no availability for the dates you have chosen or the hostel is closed. Please refer to the hostel information for contact details and opening dates.

Dorms - Per guest per night

Beds

Private - Per room per night

Rooms

Important info

24-hour check-in is not available

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Children under the age of 12 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories

Membership can be purchased on arrival at hostel.

Rates quoted assume guests are members of Hostelling International or a National Youth Hostel Association.

A non-member supplement of GBP 3.00 per person per night is payable on arrival at hostel.

Pets are not permitted in the hostel.

Prices and product availability is as accurate as possible but may be subject to change during checkout

Facilities

Leisure & Fitness

Common room
Games room
TV room

Accessibility

Elevator / Lift
Suitable for wheelchair users

Food & Drink

Cafe/Bistro
Licenced Bar/Pub
Self-catering kitchen
Vending machine
Restaurant onsite

Facilities - Internet Access

Wifi
WIFI Charges - Free

Facilities - In-Hostel Services

Basic Shop
Car parking nearby
Car Parking Nearby Distance - 500m to 1km
Booking Centre for HI hostels worldwide
Conference Facilities
Cycle Storage
Laundry Facilities
Library / Book Swap
Lockers Available
Locker Type - In Room
Luggage Room
Luggage Room Availability - Available outside hostel reception times
Smoking Area

Opening times

Open all year

Reception:
Open 24 hours
Check-in:
From 15:00 to 23:00
From 00:00 to 00:00

Get in touch

Tel. +44 (0)131 524 2090

Fax. +44 (0)131 558 1224

edcentral@hostellingscotland.org.uk

Main attractions

Edinburgh Castle (1 to 2km)
Old Town Edinburgh (1 to 2km)
National Museum of Scotland (1 to 2km)

See the full list of attractions

Reviews

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The staff were amazing. Their openness and availability meant I had the resources to be able to cast an overseas vote back in the states. Also gave great recommendations for food that were also cheap!

100%

Ej,

Sat 14 Mar 2020

Nice self catering area, good laundary, close to supermarkets, room clean, lots of storage space, staff friendly and helpful. Had a bar which I believe for the YHA ethos is unnecessary. Walking distance to public transport. Would stay again.

97%

Sally,

Sun 01 Mar 2020

superb staff and facility.

100%

John,

Sat 29 Feb 2020

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Location

Around the hostel

Nearby attractions

Cinema (Less than 500m)
City Centre (500m to 1km)
Gym (Less than 500m)
Distance to Local market (2 to 3km)
Museums / Art Galleries (500m to 1km)
Distance to National / State park (2 to 3km)

Nightlife (500m to 1km)
Parks / Green Area (Less than 500m)
Restaurants (At or next to the hostel)
Shopping area / Mall (500m - 1km)
Supermarket / Food store (Less than 500m)
Theatre (Less than 500m)

Getting to us

Airport: 7 miles. Take the Bus into City Centre and walk 10 min to the hostel via Princes Street and Leith Walk.
Bus: From St Andrews Bus Station Edinburgh Central is just a 5 minute walk. Exit the bus station onto York Place. Walk along York Place to Picardy Place roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout and walk along Leith Walk for approximately 400m to find the youth hostel on the corner at Haddington Place on Leith Walk.
Taxi: Taxis are readily available from the airport and train stations however these can be costly and therefore recommend the public transport options.
Car: From the north and west – follow signs for the City Centre and travel along Queen Street onto York Place. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Leith Walk. Edinburgh Central is situated 400m from the roundabout on the left hand side corner of Haddington Place on Leith Walk and Annadale Street. From the south and east – follow the A1 towards the city centre approaching the city via Leith Walk. The youth hostel is situated at the corner of Haddington Place on Leith Walk and Annadale Street. Please note the youth hostel unfortunately has no car parking on-site due to its central location in the City of Edinburgh.
Rail: Edinburgh Central is a 10 minute walk from Waverley Station. Exit Waverley Station onto Princes Street then cross and turn right along Princes Street. Turn left at the St James Shopping Centre and walk along Leith Street to Picardy Place roundabout. Continue along Leith Walk for approximately 400m. The youth hostel is on the corner at Haddington Place on Leith Walk.
Tram/Cablecar: From York Place for the tram Edinburgh Central is just a 5 minute walk. Exit the bus station onto York Place. Walk along York Place to Picardy Place roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout and walk along Leith Walk for approximately 400m to find the youth hostel on the corner at Haddington Place on Leith Walk.

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