About Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Hostel features budget accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh's most vibrant district. Guests are housed in a charming stone building, just minutes from historic landmarks and Waverley station.
This hostel features dorm-style accommodation. housing 6-8 people per unit, with fresh linens and free Wi-Fi provided. Bathrooms are shared, with towel rental available.
Guests can relax in communal lounges and the dining area. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in a shared kitchen. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout hostel, along with guest access to computers.
The hotel is within walking distance of a huge selection of recommended restaurants, pubs, and beer gardens.
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate hostel guests are mere steps from history-steeped Royal Mile, with Edinburgh castle just eight minutes away. Public parks, museums, and art galleries are all nearby.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Feels Like an Apartment.
Many guests enjoyed the Cowgate Tourist Hostel's setup, which has occupants feeling like they're sharing an apartment, each unit having its own lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. Others praised the fully equipped kitchen facilities of these units, helping bud
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Buzzing Central Location.
Whether you're in Edinburgh for a night of partying or for a cultural experience, this hostel is your perfect central launching pad. Guests loved the location, just minutes from the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, as well as countless vibrant pubs and resta
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Super Friendly & Helpful Staff.
Lots of guests described a bright and cheerful staff, accommodating and informative about surrounding points of interest, as well as discount opportunities at various bars and tourist attractions.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Reports of Dirty Conditions.
Many guests reported an apparent lack of cleaning in between occupants. Some reported finding blood-stained sheets, mouldy walls, stained mattresses, and disgusting showers. However, many others found the hostel on better days, describing it as tidy and w
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A Nightmare Shower.
Many guests found the shower's water pressure to be almost non-existent, describing it as a "trickle" coming out in spurts, varying in temperature from boiling hot to cold. Others skipped the shower altogether due to its grimy appearance.
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Not Enough Toilets for Guests.
Some guests mentioned a need for more toilets to accommodate numbers, seeing as each apartment unit has only one toilet. The occassionally unsanitary state of these frequently used wc facilities was a put-off to many.