Title: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Royal Mile ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/8251f78e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/71f9962d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/74474efe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/c5f3c8b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/aa7fb789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate brings vibrancy to its Royal Mile location while offering a tranquil garden where guests can escape the city bustle. 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Renovated entire property - June 2024 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower ### More - Air conditioning - Laptop 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 at the property ### 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 does it cost to stay at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate? > As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate on Nov 6, 2025 start from CA $82.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Safestay-Edinburgh-Cowgate.h102604598.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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 University of Edinburgh. Grassmarket and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 27 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 15 ### 6.8/10 Cleanliness ### 7.2/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Solange Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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 Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vineeth Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ENRICO Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Safe ##### ENRICO Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jerilyn May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Felt safe and clean. Will definitely stay again if ever in Edinburgh. ##### Jerilyn Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nadia Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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 Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Colin Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities I liked the closeness to pubs and clubs & the smoking area. I hated the bunk beds & the noise of the people in the room with me. I didn't sleep at all ![Big reception area was good but the room was awful. I couldn't sleep, the bunk beds are noisy & uncomfy.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6836fc85-09f7-4562-aa38-160464db9291-1754312129058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Colin Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephen Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The only downside was the noise from the doors outside our room banging, and the conversations being had outside our room late at night and early in the morning. But for £40, what would we expect? We'd stay again, though. ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sydney Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Liliane Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities For just one night the hostel was ok. The only thing that bothered me was the large group of people who were together and talking very loudly and with music playing late at night. ##### Liliane Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chiara Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Good but… Good position but the service is very basic. You have to pay for any extra. ##### Chiara Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rebecca Aug 22, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lousy storage, have to pay for a lock. Poor room layouts. So loud opposite the pub ##### Rebecca Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Fatin Syahmina Jun 19, 2024 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! ##### Fatin Syahmina Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam Oct 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities good ##### Adam Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Edgar Abraham Sep 19, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Rentamos habitación con baño y regadera y no servía la regadera. Nos prometieron arreglarla y no lo hicieron. ##### Edgar Abraham Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mikel Sep 13, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Si quieres llegar a Edimburgo y encontrarte sin habitación, este es tu sitio. Te aseguro fuertes emociones según te enteres que no hay opción. ##### Mikel Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Angel daniel Sep 3, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service Sebring tener mas atencion a los niños, se entiende que es un hostal pero mis dos noches parecia kinder en recreo a las 12:00 am mas de 10 niños corriendo por los pasillos gritando y tocando las Puertas de todas las habitaciones que estaban a su alcance, el personal comiendose los mocos fuera en el patio ##### Angel daniel Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhojane Sep 1, 2025 It was a great place. Near by at downtown. ##### Rhojane Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Staff gentile, location fantastica in pieno centro della città, vero punto di forza della struttura. Mi sono trovata bene, non bisogna aspettarsi molto, la pulizia non è buona, ma per stare qualche giorno va bene. La posizione dell'ostello è ottima. ##### Barbara Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ganesh Pandian Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Value for money except minor complaint. ##### Ganesh Pandian Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reygina Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was easy to find ! The staff are all lovely and helpful ! Excellent location walking distance from everything ! A lot of toilets and washing facilities. Clean beds and lockers for your stuff ( bring your own lock ). Would recommend ear plugs because it’s right across from three sisters and they play live music until like 3 am but that’s no fault of the hostel at all! I was prepared by the reviews so I brought earplugs, eyelash and had a good night sleep. All in all good place and did the job 😁 ![Three sisters from the window ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/df8f908e-5c1f-41b1-be2f-3a1f1f362f23-1755510088262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Hostel essentials ! ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fcc4f7c3-a934-4c9e-99c8-3684338513d8-1755510088243.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Reygina Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darryl Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calvin Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect place thank You ##### Calvin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Elisabeth Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller May 24, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service It was clean but everything is a money grab, 5£ here 6£ there. 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