Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Royal Mile

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate brings vibrancy to its Royal Mile location while offering a tranquil garden where guests can escape the city bustle. The hotel provides in-room WiFi and puts visitors within walking distance of St. Giles' Cathedral and the charming Grassmarket area.

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Tomorrow

Sep 18 - Sep 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 17 of 17 rooms

6-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Beds

6-Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Bunk Twin Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

8-Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
8 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Private bathroom

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2024

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

About the area

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

What's nearby

Royal Mile - 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
Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪The Albanach - ‬2 min walk
‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪The Inn on the Mile - ‬3 min walk
‪BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Royal Mile

A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

A vending machine, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property

Room features

All 230 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Renovated entire property - June 2024
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shower

Air conditioning
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Long-term renters welcome

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Edinburgh

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

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 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate on 1 Oct 2025 start from €102.24, 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.

What time is check-out at Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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.