Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

City-center hotel within walking distance of Royal Mile

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Dates

November 2025

24

December 2025

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate, a vibrant hotel near the Royal Mile, offers a tranquil garden to unwind. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy easy access to St. Giles' Cathedral and Grassmarket.

Good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

Daily housekeeping
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Lockers available

Feel at home (4)

Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$84 nightly

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Tomorrow

Nov 25 - Nov 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bunk Twin Room Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Beds

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Beds

8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 8
8 Twin Beds

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

$76 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN

What's nearby

Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
St. Giles' Cathedral - 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

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 26 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 26 min walk

Restaurants

‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪The Piper's Rest - ‬2 min walk
‪Salt Horse - ‬2 min walk
‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
‪Cabaret Voltaire - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

You'll be in a fantastic location at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 230 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Facilities

Garden
Terrace
Lockers available

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

Daily housekeeping

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Long-term renters welcome.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Edinburgh

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate and nearby?

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate has a garden.

What's the area around Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate like?

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.