Title: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Travelers can retreat to a peaceful garden for quiet moments or step outside to wander through Edinburgh's historic streets just steps from the door ## Photo gallery for Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate ![Front of property - Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/8251f78e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/d854ddef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/71f9962d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/cdbcd5ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/c5f3c8b6.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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[Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.94854%2C-3.19048&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mWfaV5dx4QpyfR4dkVQ3X83IcIY=) 94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN ### What's nearby - ![Victoria Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/db3b014f-c833-47cb-aaa4-0702e9b92ccd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Victoria Street 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grassmarket 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![National Museum of Scotland showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081301/9c69aa59-16d0-45a4-bbed-58197df2e6e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Museum of Scotland 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Castle 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 7 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop 11 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - The Three Sisters 1 min walk - Luckenbooths 4 min walk - Frankenstein 4 min walk - Balcony Cafe 4 min walk - George IV Bar 6 min walk ## About this property ### Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near University of Edinburgh A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Renovated entire property - June 2024 - Smoke-free property ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate? ### How much is parking at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate? ### What time is check-in at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate? ### What time is check-out at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate? ### Where is Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 29 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 17 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Solange 23 Sept 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 29 Sept 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 #### Darryl 28 Jul 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Jerilyn 16 May 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Elisabeth 11 Jul 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne-Marie 29 Jun 2024 Very friendly staff ##### Anne-Marie Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### melvin 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Can’t say enough good about this place. Our second stay here. Staff and management are wonderful! ##### melvin Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hannah 20 Jun 2024 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. ##### Hannah Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sydney 30 Jul 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 12 Jul 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities 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 Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Monika 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### STEPHEN 15 Jun 2024 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 ##### STEPHEN Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Zoe 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness #### 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 Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### OLIUL 25 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Everything was good except the noise it was noisy till 4AM ##### OLIUL Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhojane 1 Sept 2025 It was a great place. Near by at downtown. ##### Rhojane Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam 30 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities good ##### Adam Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ENRICO 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Safe ##### ENRICO Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calvin 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect place thank You ##### Calvin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUTHASINEE 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really near market, castles, museum and compare with the price I’ll give it 10/10 ##### SUTHASINEE Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ganesh Pandian 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service Value for money except minor complaint. ##### Ganesh Pandian Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nadia 9 Aug 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 4 Aug 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reygina 18 Aug 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### james 17 Aug 2025 Disliked: Room comfort #### An ok place to stay if you love to party 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. ##### james Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Resident Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Resident-Edinburgh.h100619545.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh-St-Andrews-Square.h38786208.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Grove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Grove-House-Hotel.h662253.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Princes Street Party Palace Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Princes-Street-Party-Palace-Edinburgh.h17520400.Hotel-Information) > > [Adelphi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Adelphi-Hotel.h7734202.Hotel-Information) > > [Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Native-Edinburgh.h24151306.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Hotel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Rutland-Hotel-Apartments.h2942183.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-The-Hilcroft-Hotel-West-Lothian.h1504.Hotel-Information) > > [Goblin Ha'](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Goblin-Ha.h9843141.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Quartermile serviced apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quartermile-Serviced-Apartments.h74811613.Hotel-Information) > > [The Roseate Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Roseate-Edinburgh.h1381332.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Shrubhill.h12691487.Hotel-Information) > > [Tynecastle Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tynecastle-Park-Hotel.h99931255.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Haymarket Station Apartment](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Haymarket-Station-Apartment.h70393771.Hotel-Information) > > [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beaverbank-Place-Campus-Residence.h6915060.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > > [Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Garner-Edinburgh-Haymarket-By-IHG.h5589159.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Edinburgh-Murrayfield.h579949.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-West.h13364.Hotel-Information) > > [100 Princes Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-100-Princes-Street.h74521691.Hotel-Information) ---