Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Edinburgh · Scotland

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

HostelPunk Score
28% SHIT
High confidence 260 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (34)
Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Wake-up Calls Internet Access Foosball Wi-Fi Smart TV Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Recycling Bins

Prices

Dorms $41 / night
Privates $182 / night

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Recent reviews

USA MALE 18-24 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Great stay. Super convenient spot and nice enough people. Just a bit loud on the street nearby at night

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Belgium FEMALE Apr 26, 2026 Atm 60%

L’hostel est en face d’un pub hyper bruyant jusque tard dans la nuit. Il n’y a pas d’insonorisation des portes ou pièces. La chambre que nous occupions était sale. On voit qu’il n’y a aucun entretien, la peinture est sale, Je ne conseillerais pas ce logement.

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Spain Solo traveler Apr 25, 2026 6.0/10

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United Kingdom Group Apr 24, 2026 10.0/10

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United States Family Apr 23, 2026 7.0/10

+ Basic, but clean. A bit too expensive.

- Other than the bed, there is nothing else. Not even a chair to sit on or a desk to put a cup of coffee.

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Portugal Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 8.0/10

+ Localização, hospedagem e simpatia dos funcionários

- Isolamento sonoro

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 60%

The building echoes quite badly, so we could hear every door open and close, any coughing and any noise in general - it sounded like it was inside our room even though it wasn’t. The bathrooms need a fan to deal with humidity. The top bunk of our bunk bed was very hard to climb up and down, one side was a wall and not a railing which made it difficult to grip, and it needed one more step down to the ground.

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Germany Solo traveler Apr 21, 2026 5.0/10

+ - Top Lage, direkt in der City - tolles Frühstück - Frauenschlafsaal und die Sanitäranlagen nur für Frauen mit Zimmerkarte zugänglich - Steckdose und Licht am Kopfende des Bettes, auch im oberen Bett - Bett war bequem

- - Personal war so semi freundlich - Sanitäranlagen rochen fürchterlich nach alten Urin, wie unter einer Brücke - es gab keine Nachtruhe, jeder konnte kommen und gehen wann er mochte. Das hat zu einer sehr unruhigen Nacht geführt.

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 21, 2026 8.0/10

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 21, 2026 8.0/10

+ As a solo traveller I felt very comfortable at this hostel. It was perfectly situated for the centre of Edinburgh being only a short 10 minute walk away. The room was clean with an en suite, shared by 4. I never had to wait for the loo or a shower so it was fine. The shower was ok and hot water was available on both times I used it.

- My room was directly opposite a noisy bar, that played loud music until 1am. That said I did manage to sleep but perhaps would take earplugs next time or try for a room at the rear of the property. It was a Saturday so I guess it was to be expected.

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 20, 2026 6.0/10

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 20, 2026 10.0/10

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Portugal Solo traveler Apr 20, 2026 8.0/10

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 20, 2026 8.0/10

+ Location was good and the staff were very friendly

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France Couple Apr 19, 2026 6.0/10

+ L’emplacement

- La salle de bain. Beaucoup d’odeur. Aucune prise disponible dans la salle de bain.

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Argentina Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 5.0/10

+ Estaba en zona muy centrica, la habitacion estaba bastante bien, y el precio barato. El desayuno muy completo para ser un hostel!

- La musica del bar de enfrente era muy fuerte y ademas no se podian cerrar las ventanas. La limpieza de los baños el segundo dia era un asco. Y la recepcion, uno de los chicos era muy atento y amable, pero el que estaba el otro dia fue un mal educado y desagradable.

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Germany Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 9.0/10

+ Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich, man fühlt sich gut aufgehoben. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber. Die Lage ist eigentlich gut aber nichts für Menschen die Knieprobleme/Einschränkungen haben, da man nur durch Berg hoch oder runter ins Hostel gelangen kann.

- Die Toilettenspülung sollten erneuert werden. Wenn ein Gast nicht fest darauf drückt, dann nach einer Zeit stinkt der ganze Flur danach, was oft das durchlaufen unerträglich machte.

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Spain Group Apr 19, 2026 7.0/10

+ La ubicación y la atención del personal

- La falta de detalles en las habitaciones

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France Solo traveler Apr 18, 2026 5.0/10

+ L emplacement Les lits avec équipement individuel ( lampe et prise ) Les rangements

- Douche de la chambre hors service et fuite d eau au dessus du radiateur électrique

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France Solo traveler Apr 18, 2026 8.0/10

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