Edinburgh Central Hostel is on Haddington Place, north of Calton Hill. It has rooms with a private bathroom, a shared kitchen and a licensed café-bar serving everything from breakfast to dinner. It is an option if you want a hostel atmosphere without giving up your own bathroom.
Location and getting around
Calton Hill is about a 10-minute walk away. In about 15 you reach Waverley station, Princes Street and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. St Giles’ Cathedral is about 20 minutes away and the castle about 25. According to the property, Cowgate and George Street are 1.6 km away. Leith docks are about 40 minutes on foot; Haymarket, 2.7 km, is better reached by public transport.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. The restaurant-café serves a hot or continental breakfast, lunches, dinners and drinks until late. Reception and the lounge have been refurbished, and there is a fully equipped shared kitchen. With the bar inside the building, you can have a drink in the evening without going out. It is not stated whether there is wifi.
Who it suits
- If you travel alone but want your own bathroom.
- If you prefer to cook some days and eat at the hostel bar on others.
- If you arrive by train and 15 minutes from Waverley suits you.
- If you want dinner after a long day without looking for a restaurant.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 16:00 and they ask for photo ID and a card. You must leave before 10:00. 24-hour reception is not listed: if you arrive late, confirm until what time you can check in. Look at other hostels if you need to check in earlier.