Central Hotel Edinburgh

Central Hotel

Hotel Central Hotel 3 class

Edinburgh, 139 Cowgate

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Just a 5-minute walk from the historic Royal Mile, and within half a mile of Princes Street, this lively budget hotel is in Edinburgh’s Old Town. It is home to The Three Sisters, a well-known pub that hosts frequent entertainment and events.

Dating back to 1621, the Central Hotel retains many original features and is accessed by an old cobbled courtyard. Its rooms each have a flat-screen TV and on-demand movies, along with tea and coffee-making facilities.

The breakfast room and the restaurant retain their charming old stone ceilings. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.

Guests can relax outside the hotel, where there is a huge outdoor plasma screen and heated seating areas.

Within a mile’s walking distance are Holyroodhouse Palace, Festival Theatre and the National Museum. Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

Rooms: 42
Rate: 37 - 220 GBP
Hotel chain: Festival Hotels


Hotel information

No pets allowed (except for guide dogs).

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Services:   Room Service, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying

Room information

All rooms offer LCD TVs, on-demand movies and free broadband access. Original features and photographs remind guests of the hotel's history. There is a lift to all floors.

Food & beverage

The Three Sisters Pub is open from 09:00 to 01:00. It is famous for its welcoming atmosphere, lively character and themed events.

Area information

Ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, the hotel is within walking distance of the centre of The Royal Mile and many of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks.

Travel information

By Car:
From the West End of Princes Street (A8):
- Turn right up Lothian Road.
- Take the first left down Kingstables Road.
- Continue until you reach the Grassmarket.
- Turn left into the Grassmarket and continue until you reach the Cowgate.
- The hotel is situated 300 yards along on your right-hand side.

Edinburgh Waverley train station: 0.3 miles
Edinburgh airport: 7 miles

Regular buses to various destinations means you will not require a car to travel, however cars can be parked in the secure NCP car park situated on St Johns Hill at the Pleasance.

Important information

The cancellation policy shown on this page is based on an arrival time of 14:00 (GMT).

Payment is on check-out, but you must have a credit card at check-in for pre-authorisation.

Noise from the bar and courtyard can affect some rooms.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00
Check Out:   11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 25 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: No internet access available.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges are applicable.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Visa
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