Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Royal Mile

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
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 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,754
P6,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Room options

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6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Bunk Twin Room Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is near the airport and near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albanach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Inn on the Mile - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Royal Mile
A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 230 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • 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 Sep 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate on Oct 1, 2025 start from P 5,754.43, 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 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.

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