Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate | Hostel in Edinburgh

6.9 (2639 Reviews) |   141 Bedrooms  8 Bathrooms  41 Guests
Old Town Hostel | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

141 Bedroom Hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh

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. 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. 656 feet from the Royal Mile, Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate is located a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 984 feet from Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate, while Edinburgh Festival Theater is 1312 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 6.8 mi from Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate.

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is located in Edinburgh.

This 141 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 2639 reviews with the average score of 6.9 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 141 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Edinburgh. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
Activities
  • Bar crawls
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This hostel operates a 10-day maximum stay policy within a 90-day period. passport or driver’s license 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, please inform 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, 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, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.64
Location:
8.77
Staff:
8.25
Facilities:
6.91
Comfort:
7.13
Cleanliness:
7.21
Natalie
Jan 2, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Breakfast was nice
Negative: Hot water wasn't working in the bathroom and smelt of urine and sewers. There was a note saying to use other bathroom. Bin was full, cleaner needs to clean properly and put bleach on toilets. Nightclub right opposite went on till 3pm then they were outside till 4.30 talking. Had 3 hours sleep. Beds sweaky.
Summary: Grt location grt staff. Bit stuffy in room couldn't open window to let bit of air in..
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bunk Twin Room Ensuite
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Reading light, Key access, Trash cans, Key card access, Earplugs, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Dorm Room
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Dorm Room
3 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
3 Bunk bed Bed
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
Quadruple Room Ensuite
Room Type: Dorm Room
2 Bunk bed Bed
Quadruple Room Ensuite

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Dorm Room
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

General

Lockers, Earplugs, Key card access
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