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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

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

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Exterior
Front of property
Front of property
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers available
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $102
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite Cowgate View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite Cowgate View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Cowgate View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Cowgate View

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Cowgate View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Twin Room Ensuite Rear View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite Rear View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite Library Way

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Cowgate View

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Cowgate View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom Rear View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite Library Way

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite Library Way

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 26 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar 50 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The City Cafe - ‬1 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 Royal Mile 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 10 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 230 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

  • No onsite parking

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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 5-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 4 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Haruna, 5-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cheyenne, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dannielle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fatma sehnaz, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Would not recommend staying here, rude staff and constantly felt very unsafe in the building.
Jess, 4-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 with friends
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6/10 Good

Lisa, 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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6/10 Good

Ok location, loud area. Showers were terrible. Had to keep pushing button every 5 seconds. Cold water. Roommates sharing bed. Weird experience.
Avery, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very friendly staff
Anne-Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Adrianna, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I stayed for one night and my room was clean, as was my en-suite bathroom. The reception area/common lounge was very nice and great for groups or families traveling together. It is across the street from a row of nightlife venues, most pointedly The Three Sisters which is an outdoor courtyard venue so the music is very loud since it’s open air. Earplugs are available for sale at reception but given that other hostels give those out for free and noise is a major issue for this location, it might be prudent to hand that out for free rather than charging guests. This is a place to shower and lay your head, not receive amenities and services.
Leslie Ann, 1-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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2/10 Poor

Ive never rated someone with a low rate but PLEASE READ this before you consider to stay at this place. I paid for 2 nights, and when i checked in they said the keys are broken. Hence, i didnt received any keys to check in. The staff brought me to my bed and said “here’s your bed, no 5”. 20 minutes later another woman came in and said to me “the staff said my bed is no 5.” Ive uneasy feeling of the staff didnt record our check in properly, but i just said “nvm you can stay in bed no 6”. Mind you everytime we go to the toilet, we need to stop the door with a bottle to prevent the door from being shutted (because we dont hv the keys). My nightmare didnt stop there. I went out for a hike at 2am (first night) and went back 1am on the next day just to find out that someone was sleeping on my bed and my stuff were gone. Crazy huh? When i checked with the receptionist, he said my bed was no 2. But even, bed no 2 ws also occupied!!! It was a long and hard day, but they let someone sleep on my bed and throw my stuff away. IM NOT EVEN CHECKING OUT YET. Solution? I need to wait like 30 minutes and they gave me new bed & room and i need to move all my things to the new room which was on the next level? Did i deserve this? The laundry also cant be used. They have no elevator. Oh u might want to turn the shower to the “cool” label if you wanna use hot water (: and always check if they have provided the tissue paper in the toilet first before you start your “business”. thank me later!
Fatin Syahmina, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good but…
Good position but the service is very basic. You have to pay for any extra.
Chiara, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The booking system is totally unreliable. Double booking of a same bed is common. Staff is trying very hard to fix this system errors but they keep coming. Maybe wait until they are really ready if you don't want to be a lab mouse.
Arthit, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Rachel, 3-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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6/10 Good

3-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Hasse, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

séjour assez court mais convenable dans l'ensemble. merci aux équipes qui font des efforts pour satisfaire leurs clients. bon continuation.
hind, 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 family trip
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