Homeless shelters in City of Edinburgh

7 homeless shelters listed in the City of Edinburgh area, taken from the same checked data as the helpmap.uk map. Details can change, so please call before you go.

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Bethany House (Bethany Christian Trust)
Referral hostel
Referral needed, don't turn up without one
Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 561 8911
How to get a place: Referral through the City of Edinburgh Council.
Bethany Welcome Centre
Night shelter
ELS House, 555 Gorgie Road
Phone: 07919 557673
Website
Who it's for: Not stated
How to get in:
Open access: Walk-in: present at the door at ELS House, or get in touch
Opening times:
Not stated
Wheelchair access: Not stated
Facilities: N, o, t, , s, a, e, d
Last checked: 3 Nov 2026
Times change, call before you go.
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh
Day centre
Daytime only. No overnight bed.
Cranston House, 271 Canongate
Phone: 0131 209 7700
Website
Who it's for: Not stated
How to get in:
Open access: Drop in / self-referral
Opening times:
Not stated
Wheelchair access: Not stated
Facilities: N, o, t, , s, a, e, d
Last checked: 3 Nov 2026
Times change, call before you go.
CrossReach Cunningham House
Night shelter
205 Cowgate
Phone: 0131 225 4795
Website
Who it's for: Not stated
How to get in:
Referral only: Referral (City of Edinburgh Council); call to discuss
Referral needed / check before you go
You need a referral before you go, usually from an outreach team, day centre or the council.
Opening times:
Not stated
Wheelchair access: Not stated
Facilities: N, o, t, , s, a, e, d
Last checked: 3 Nov 2026
Times change, call before you go.
Dunedin Harbour hostel (Wheatley Homes East)
Referral hostel
4 Parliament Street, Leith, Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 624 5800
Website
Who it's for: Not stated
How to get in:
Referral only: Call 0131 624 5800 to ask how to get a place.
Referral needed / check before you go
You need a referral before you go, usually from an outreach team, day centre or the council.
Opening times:
Call for opening times
Wheelchair access: Not stated
Facilities: N, o, t, , s, a, e, d
Last checked: 2 Nov 2026
Times change, call before you go.
Simon Community Scotland Edinburgh Support Hub
Day centre
Daytime only. No overnight bed.
22 Holyrood Road
Phone: 0808 178 2323
Website
Who it's for: Not stated
How to get in:
Open access: Drop in, no appointment
Opening times:
Not stated
Wheelchair access: Not stated
Facilities: N, o, t, , s, a, e, d
Last checked: 3 Nov 2026
Times change, call before you go.
The Pleasance Lifehouse (Salvation Army)
Night shelter
1 Pleasance, Edinburgh
Phone: 0808 178 2323 Number for Streetwork (referral line)
Website
Who it's for: Not stated
How to get in:
Referral only: All referrals come from Streetwork: 0808 178 2323. Couples and individuals.
Referral needed / check before you go
You need a referral before you go, usually from an outreach team, day centre or the council.
Opening times:
Call for opening times
Wheelchair access: Not stated
Facilities: N, o, t, , s, a, e, d
Last checked: 3 Nov 2026
Times change, call before you go.

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