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 20 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate on 1 Oct, 2025 start from S$151.46, including 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.

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.

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhojane

1 Sept, 2025

It was a great place. Near by at downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

11 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect place thank You

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ganesh Pandian

30 Aug, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Value for money except minor complaint.

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 !!!

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Stayed 1 night in May 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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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!

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie

29 Jun, 2024

Very friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

8 Jan, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Duvet was very small

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jess

8 Aug, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend staying here, rude staff and constantly felt very unsafe in the building.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

8 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The bunk beds were rough. Saturday nights are noisy but other nights were quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin

19 Oct, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Outdated, not clean, hot water didn’t work. Loud, way better options around

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helen

8 Oct, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

I had a worst experienced in this hostel, its a small space and too noisy because the building is accross the pub bar and the toilets are so dirty and the showers terrible it won’t shut off and the water that came out was too hot! I am not gonna recommend this hostel to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

22 Aug, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lousy storage, have to pay for a lock. Poor room layouts. So loud opposite the pub

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chiara

19 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Good but…

Good position but the service is very basic. You have to pay for any extra.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Avery

13 Jul, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok location, loud area. Showers were terrible. Had to keep pushing button every 5 seconds. Cold water. Roommates sharing bed. Weird experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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