Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Hostel★★★★★5-star★ 4.0 (1276 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Brand: SYHA

Location Excellent location — 28 attractions within walking distance

About

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is a hostel to stay in Edinburgh. Facilities include free Wi-Fi and wheelchair access. The hostel is close to Unlimited Corporation and North Viewpoint, about 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley. It holds an official 5-star rating.

What guests mention

cleanliness3friendly staff3location2breakfast & food2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Free Wi-FiWheelchair access

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Unlimited Corporation0.2 km
North Viewpoint0.4 km
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage0.4 km
City Dome0.5 km
The Hillside0.5 km
Ingleby Gallery0.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 199 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 7 pharmacies & clinics🚌 10 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — 11.1 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley — 1.0 km
Nearest beach: East Sands of Leith — 2.8 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 16.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel?

From Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, the nearest station, Edinburgh Waverley, is about 1.0 km away; Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 11.1 km away (straight-line distances).