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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, walk to Royal Mile

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Exterior
Front of property
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area
Shower, hair dryer
Reviews
4.4

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
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  • 24/7 front desk
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  • Laundry
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Free WiFi
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The price is SAR 401
Price available on 07/07/2024

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Map
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle10 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)31 min drive

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom Courtyard View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is near the airport and near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Banshee Labyrinth - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Binkies - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Hotel near Royal Mile
Close to Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 230 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

More

  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Vaults, Royal Mile, and National Museum of Scotland. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 5 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 6 minutes.

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Reviews

Reviews

4.4
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 9 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Adrianna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fatin Syahmina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Arthit

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly & helpful. Room clean. Bed allocation system chaotic. Breakfast Extremely limited. No wi fi. Bathroom door lock poor
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024