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 Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Royal Mile ## 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) ![Terrace/patio - Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/71f9962d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) ![Interior - Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102604600/102604598/c5f3c8b6.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) - 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. The hotel provides in-room WiFi and puts visitors within walking distance of St. Giles' Cathedral and the charming Grassmarket area. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Free WiFi £66 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 15 - Dec 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=102604598&PinnedHotelID=102604598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=102604598&PinnedHotelID=102604598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=102604598&PinnedHotelID=102604598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=102604598&PinnedHotelID=102604598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Safestay-Edinburgh-Cowgate.h102604598.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Safestay-Edinburgh-Cowgate.h102604598.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C55.94877%2C-3.18746&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NTTT-THYNKBT-iB_Yr5cCGwzEK8=) 94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN #### What's nearby - Royal Mile \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - University of Edinburgh \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Grassmarket \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Princes Street \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Edinburgh Castle \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles #### 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 - ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬2 min walk - ‪Salt Horse - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk - ‪The City Cafe - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Royal Mile Close to Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=3480309&PinnedHotelID=3480309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 transport - No on-site parking available ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - 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 - 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 ## Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Reviews ## 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) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 25 6 - Okay 27 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 17 ### 6.8/10 Cleanliness ### 7.2/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.6/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 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 ### 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 #### ENRICO 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Safe ##### ENRICO 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephen 11 Jun 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 #### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Liliane 14 Apr 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 ### 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 #### Verified traveller 24 May 2025 Disliked: Staff & service It was clean but everything is a money grab, 5£ here 6£ there. It felt like I was going to get asked to bring my own toilet paper ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Muhammad 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service Duvet was very small ##### Muhammad Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Donald 29 Sept 2024 Good ##### Donald Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Tigerlily](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tigerlily.h1518105.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h52139644.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Edinburgh-Park.h13441598.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Airport.h31718853.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information)