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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

2.5 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of Royal Mile

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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate, a vibrant hotel near the Royal Mile, offers a tranquil garden to unwind. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy easy access to St. Giles' Cathedral and Grassmarket.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY862
CNY1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bunk Twin Room Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

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  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

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  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN

What's nearby

  • Victoria Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luckenbooths - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eve - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate, just a 5-minute walk from Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Edinburgh
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate and nearby?

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate has a garden.

What's the area around Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate like?

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 7-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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Reviews

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I do recommend this hostel. It is in old town, Edinburgh, and it was awesome. The location is good. You will really enjoy it. The only thing I didn’t like is the way the showers they were facing the wall a very hard to get wet.
Lina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, perfect hostel for City Stays

Pleasant stay at the hostel. Having our own dorm was great and made it affordable for three people meeting up, visiting the City and just having a catch. Great location and close to the Cities parkrun that takes place on Saturday
Darryl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Over all a comfortable stay. It could definitely use some renovating and the stairs are strong concrete but molded oddly in certain areas. But the staff was extremely helpful and the area was very convenient for walking old Edinburgh.
Solange, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Felt safe and clean. Will definitely stay again if ever in Edinburgh.
Jerilyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The only small hiccup was the shower water pressure, it felt a bit weak. Other than that, the place was clean, central, and the staff were friendly. overall great!
Vineeth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location is amazing. Staff is very nice. The shared bathroom was not perfectly clean and a bit smelly, that's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
Elisabeth, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff
Anne-Marie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Can’t say enough good about this place. Our second stay here. Staff and management are wonderful!
melvin, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beds and toilets were a little rickety, but otherwise it was pretty good. Convenient location, good staff, easy to get to places around it, and quite affordable.
Hannah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

If you need a good nights sleep, you won't get it here. But! It is clean, and I (solo female traveler) felt safe.
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, exceeded my expectations over value for money. The bunks have privacy screens around the head and feet of the bed, which made sharing a room feel less invasive. Music can be heard from the bar around the front of the building (it’s summer, so we had the windows open) but it wasn’t an issue, my days were so packed with walking and exploring that I slept really well! I found the bed comfy. Showers did the job, I brought my own towel. Would recommend bringing a padlock for your locker if you are concerned about valuables, but it would better serve not bringing ‘valuables’ (if possible) in the first place. I love Edinburgh and a place like this really encourages me to visit more regularly. Thanks Safestay!
Melanie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hostel was very close to the heart of the city, so it was near shopping, food, and activities. We didn’t need public transport for anything except getting to the airport. The hostel is directly next door to an outdoor bar/music venue, so there was noise at all hours of the day. Since there is no A/C, the windows needed to stay open, so we were constantly hearing whatever was going on across the street. It didn’t bother us any, but it may bother you if you are a light sleeper and/or are traveling with children. My one critique of the hostel is that the bathrooms were quite dirty, and they smelled pretty bad.
Sydney, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Central but dirty

VERY much noise from the bar next door. The room was dirty. The beds were hard. Had to pay extra for towels and luggage storage. Friendly staff. Good location, very central. We stayed for four nights.
Monika, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff friendly & helpful. Room clean. Bed allocation system chaotic. Breakfast Extremely limited. No wi fi. Bathroom door lock poor
STEPHEN, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not as advertised, expensive for not much

No hot water for the shower, no toilet in the en-suite I had paid for, no sanitary bins (communal mixed gender bathrooms even though paid for female ensuite room), no wifi or signal at the hostel which isn’t safe for solo travellers but also advertised as free wifi everywhere. No bar license yet so can’t serve drinks. Basically nothing that’s advertised is available, also charged double compared to what people in my room paid. Also randomly charged an extra £53 and not sure what for, noticed it on my banking once I got internet when in the city centre. Absolutely shocking. The guys on reception were helpful though at checkin.
Zoe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the rooms were spotless and the staff were courteous
James, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor

2 shops local as well as a lively night club outside rooms 132 / 232 /332, Fellow guests pretty annoying with the sleep patterns & noise with lockers
Alan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Everything was good except the noise it was noisy till 4AM
OLIUL, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was a great place. Near by at downtown.
Rhojane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really near market, castles, museum and compare with the price I’ll give it 10/10
SUTHASINEE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place thank You
Calvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe
ENRICO, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

good
Adam, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

clean, spacious room and toilet. Not enough hanging hooks. Windows MUST be changed, loud music comes from the pub in front until 3 A.M !!!
Nadia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Value for money except minor complaint.
Ganesh Pandian, 1-night trip