Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate | Hotel in Edinburgh

6.8 (83 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Old Town Hotel | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Royal Mile
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate offers 230 accommodations with air conditioning. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JN, United Kingdom

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
Parking
  • No onsite parking available
Accessibility
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
General
  • Vending machine
  • Lockers available
  • English
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
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 long-term renters welcome 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

Reviews

james
Aug 17, 2025 07:29:13 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: The biggest thing that made my stay not so enjoyable,is that the bar across the street was so loud you heard the music in the room. Therefore it made it a bit challenging to go to sleep at night. Also outside of the hostel in the smoking area, the ashtrays were full. I asked the staff where I could empty the ashtrays. The staff said they would empty the ashtrays and they finally emptied them a day later.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
6 Twin Beds
6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 6, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 6, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
6 Twin Beds
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 6, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 6, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared accommodation, Shared outdoor bathroom, Shared bathroom, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
4 Twin Beds
Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared bathroom, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
Room Size: m2
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared accommodation, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Room Size: m2
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 6, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared accommodation, Bed count maximum 6, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite
Room Size: m2
6 Twin Beds
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 6, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 6, Number of bathrooms - 1
6-Bed Private Room Ensuite
Room Size: m2
6 Twin Beds
6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 6, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 6, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bunk Twin Room Ensuite
Room Size: m2
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
Bunk Twin Room Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Room Size: m2
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared accommodation, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 6, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared accommodation, Shared outdoor bathroom, Bed count maximum 6, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
Room Size: m2
2 Twin Beds
Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Quadruple Room Ensuite
Room Size: m2
4 Twin Beds
Quadruple Room Ensuite

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Bed count minimum 6, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared accommodation, Shared outdoor bathroom, Bed count maximum 6, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Shared accommodation, Bed count maximum 8, Shared outdoor bathroom, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
Room Size: m2
8 Twin Beds
8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Bed count maximum 8, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1

FAQ's

Is this Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate have a swimming pool?

No, this Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Best-rates for the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate starts from $97 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, Air Conditioner with all other facilities. Hotala.co.za matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 2 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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