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Edinburgh Cowgate

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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate offers stylish and comfortable accommodation right in the centre of Scottish capital, with short minutes walk to the famous Royal Mile.

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate offers stylish and comfortable accommodation right in the centre of Scottish capital, with short minutes walk to the famous Royal Mile.

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You can book directly online for multiple guests. Just enter the number of guests and your dates below. To book whole rooms or for more options please visit our groups page.

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Safestay Hostel Edinburgh Cowgate is housed in a beautiful and spacious Grade A listed building, located on one of the oldest thoroughfares in the Scottish capital. Cowgate – literally used as the route for driving cattle to market from as early as the 1490s – is now well known for its lively pub, club, bar, restaurant, and cafe scene.

Safestay Hostel in  Edinburgh Cowgate is within walking distance of Edinburgh’s most popular attractions and sites including a 2-minute walk to the Royal Mile and 10 minutes to Edinburgh Castle.

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Safestay Hostel in Edinburgh Cowgate – Additional Information

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate hostel offers plentiful communal spaces, a bar, and 206 beds in a variety of room combinations – from 8-bed dorms to two-bed private rooms with ensuite facilities – typical of all Safestay hostels.

Remember to look at our group accommodation offers to plan the perfect eurotrip for your school, stag & hen party or a large group of friends by contacting groups@safestay.com.

Rooms

Shared rooms sleeps 4-bed,6-bed,8-bed,10-bed

Private rooms with en-suite

Female dorms with en-suite

Facilities

Luggage Storage During Your Stay

Free lockers available in each dorm room, bring your own padlock or purchase one at the Reception

24 Hour Reception

Cafe Bar

En-Suite

Female Dorms

Location

94-116 Cowgate,
Edinburgh, EH1 1JN

 

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Getting here

Closest Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Journey time via public transport (approx.): 45 minutes

Closest Tram

Princes street stop

Journey time: 14 minutes walk

Closest Train Station

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station

Journey time: 8 minutes walk

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Booking direct with us is cheaper than all online travel sites. Best price guaranteed.

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