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STAY Central Hotel

139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS, Edinburgh, Scotland

STAY Central Hotel

About This Property

Rooted in Edinburgh’s Cowgate since 1621, this adults-only property carries centuries of character within a handsome early-17th-century complex built around a courtyard, its brickwork facades and slate roof quietly announcing the history inside. Guests aged 12 and older settle into carpeted rooms warmed by central heating, where a well-placed desk and slippers underfoot make the space feel genuinely lived-in rather than simply functional. The spa and gym mean there is always a way to unwind or re-energize without leaving the building, and when the weather cooperates, the terrace draws guests outside to breathe in Edinburgh’s energy. A café, bar, and pub keep dining and drinks well within reach, with vegetarian and dietary options available on request. The Royal Mile is a short walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is roughly 0.4 miles from the front door. Holyroodhouse Palace, the Festival Theatre, and the National Museum are all reachable on foot within a 0.9-mile walk, making this a genuinely well-placed base for exploring the city.

Amenities

What this place offers

Accessibility
  • Lift access
  • Wheelchair-accessible
Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi
Dining & Drink
  • Air conditioning in restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Hot breakfast
  • Pub
  • Restaurant
  • Special dietary options
  • Vegetarian meal
Guest Services
  • 24-hour reception
  • Cloakroom
  • Clothes dryer
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage room
Location & Access
  • City centre
Miscellaneous
  • 24-hour security
  • Game room
  • Hotel safe
  • Smoking area
Room Features
  • Electric kettle

Location

139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS, Edinburgh, Scotland
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