Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate | Hostel in St Giles' Cathedral

7.0 (2,844 Reviews) Breakfast Free WiFi Private bathroom Non smoking rooms Shower 24 hour front desk

a tall brick building with a clock tower at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh

a bedroom with a bunk bed and a green wall at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh

a bathroom with two sinks and a shower at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh

a room filled with tables and colorful chairs at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh

a restaurant with tables and chairs and a television on the wall at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh

Hostel for 1 Guests in St Giles' Cathedral

Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate is located in Edinburgh, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. The accommodations offers apartments with private rooms and mixed dormitories, and free WiFi throughout.

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96 Cowgate Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JN, United Kingdom

Amenities

Vending machine (snacks)
Vending machine (drinks)
Coffee house on site
Wine/Champagne
Snack bar
Bar
Shared lounge/TV area
Designated smoking area

Facility Overview

Internet

Internet

General

Shared lounge/TV area
Vending machine (snacks)
Vending machine (drinks)
Designated smoking area
Smoke-free property
Heating
Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Activities

Bar crawls

Food & Drink

Coffee house on site
Wine/Champagne
Snack bar
Bar

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided
Lockers
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Safety & Security

Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Security alarm
Key card access
24-hour security

Health & Safety

First aid kits available
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Physical Distancing

Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out

Cleaning & Disinfection

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Policies

Check-in Check-in from 3:00 PM. The minimum age for check-in is 18
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM.
Pet Policy Pets are not allowed.
Payment Policy Credit card and photo ID may be required at check-in.
Other Policy You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Other Policy Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Other Policy Please inform Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Other Policy Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Review scores

7.0 /10 · 2,844 reviews

Value for money 7.8

Location 8.8

Staff 8.3

Cleanliness 7.1

Comfort 7.1

Overall 7.0

Guest reviews

Sri Verified guest review

Positive Enough room space, clean bed and big locker storage.
Elisabeth Verified guest review

Positive Good privacy and very safe feeling. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Roth Verified guest review

Positive The property was well located, and the staff were helpful when needed.

Room Arrangement

Room Type	Room details	Number of guests
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bunk Twin Room Ensuite	×1 twin bed Room Size: 15 m²	x 2
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom	×1 queen bed Room Size: 18 m²	x 1
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite	×1 queen bed	x 1
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom	×1 queen bed	x 1
Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite	×1 queen bed	x 1
8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom	×4 queen beds	x 8
6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom	×3 queen beds	x 6
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room	×3 queen beds	x 6
Quadruple Room Ensuite	×2 queen beds	x 4
Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom	×2 queen beds	x 4

FAQ's

Best-rates for the Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate starts from US $45 per night with includes Vending machine (snacks), Vending machine (drinks), Coffee house on site, Wine/Champagne, Snack bar, Bar, Shared lounge/TV area, Designated smoking area, Internet, Smoke-free property, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Bar crawls, Invoice provided, Lockers, Baggage storage, Express check-in/out, 24-hour front desk with all other facilities. NearbyHoliday matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

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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