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About the Hotel

2 St Catherine'S Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 7AZ
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Close to Edinburgh Castle
Nice
6.7
/10

The 4-star Central Hotel Edinburgh offers easy access to Scottish Forestry, which is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. The hotel also provides guests with luggage storage.

Location

This hotel is located 4.4 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and the combined National Museum of Scotland is about 6 km away. The Central Hotel is situated in the Elsene / Ixelles district, not far from the 82-acre non-profit Edinburgh Zoo.

The property lies 15 minutes by car from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral".

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Edinburgh airport, and within 6 km of Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

This accommodation welcomes guests to 12 rooms, some of which comprise a dining area and a kitchen, and offer such self-catering options as coffee/tea making equipment. They have kitchen facilities, such as a refrigerator and a toaster. For more comfort, hairdryers and bath sheets, along with a separate toilet and a shower, are provided.

Eat & Drink

Toby Carvery offers a wide range of British dishes and lies in proximity to the Central Hotel Edinburgh.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Scottish National Gallery for world-class art.
  • Try haggis at The Royal McGregor for an authentic taste.
  • Explore the hidden vaults of the Underground City.
  • Stroll through the charming Victoria Street for unique shops.
  • Join a ghost tour for spooky stories of Edinburgh's past.
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Central Hotel Edinburgh offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
120 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Family Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Single Room Shower
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Central Hotel Edinburgh offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.3/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Central Hotel Edinburgh Location

2 St Catherine'S Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 7AZ
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2 St Catherine'S Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 7AZ
Nearby
Church
St Annes Parish Church
1500 ft
134 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Mansion House Venue
Mansion House Edinburgh
1700 ft
Restaurants
The Jungle Court
3200 ft
Edinburgh Zoo
Grasslands Restaurant
2800 ft
Corstorphine Road in the Zoo
Eastern Pavilion
2800 ft
46 St. Johns Road Corstorphine
Cocobean Catering & Cafe
3300 ft
58 Corstorphine Road
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh8 min  ·  3.1 mi
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)13 min  ·  5.3 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)128 min  ·  52.7 mi
Train
Slateford Train Station27 min  ·  1.4 mi
South Gyle Railway Station27 min  ·  1.4 mi
Bus
Bus stop10 min  ·  2700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP9.95 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
12

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Central Hotel Edinburgh from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 309 verified reviews
6.6/10
Nice
58%
Recommend
Breakfast
5.5/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Facilities
7.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.3/10
Location
8.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Staff
8.4/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 500 reviews
6.7/10
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