Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate is located in Edinburgh, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. The accommodation offers apartments with private rooms and mixed dormitories, and free WiFi throughout. Each apartment features a shared fully fitted kitchen and dining area, and shared shower rooms. The kitchen comes with an oven, refrigerator and kitchenware. The hostel offers luggage storage for a fee, free lockers inside the rooms, and towels for hire. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor terrace and seating area. 200 metres from the Royal Mile, Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate is situated a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 300 metres from Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate, while Edinburgh Festival Theatre is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 11 km from Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Edinburgh
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Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi Do you have a 4 bed only en-suite room and if I do a reservations for 4 people at the same time will we all be in the same room. Many thanks

    Hi, We do have a 4 bed en-suite room available. You need to make the booking under the same name or you can complete the booking and let us know and w..
    Answered on 19 July 2024
  • Do they serve breakfast?

    At this moment in time we are serving a to go continental breakfast bag for £8
    Answered on 29 July 2024
  • Hello. I am looking to reserve my stay at this hostel. However, in the booking conditions, it states that a prepayment of the total price can be charg..

    If the booking made is non-refundable, we look to charge it at the time of the booking itself. If the booking made is flexible, the payment can be mad..
    Answered on 30 July 2024
  • HI! IS THERE A KITCHEN WITH A COOKER WHERE I CAN COOK MY MEALS? THANKS!

    Hello, We do not have a guest kitchen however there is a microwave for guest use in our dining area. Many thanks, Dominic Safestay Team
    Answered on 28 July 2024
  • Hi we are 8. Is it possible to be all in the same dormitories all 8 of us? Thank u

    Hi, we always try our best but there are some occasions where it's not possible. If you message the hostel after you book we will try our best to assi..
    Answered on 19 May 2024
  • We will be arriving at midnight or a bit later... can we do the check in that late?

    Yes, we have a 24/7 reception who will help you with the late check-in.
    Answered on 10 August 2024
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This Hostel operates a 14-day maximum stay policy within a 90-day period. Passport or driver’s licence is required for check-in. Student cards are not accepted. The guest, making the booking, must be over 18. Under 18 can stay in a private room with a parent or guardian, but cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories. Bookings of 10 perope or more are subject to different policies and additional supplements may apply. Beds in the same dormitory room cannot be guaranteed. Please note there is no guest kitchen facility to cook. No outside alcohol is allowed at all.

Please note that towels are not provided . Guests can bring their own or rent them at the property. Bed linen are provided.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

  • Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Pub crawls

  • Guests staying at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.