Reviews of Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
96 Cowgate Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JN, United Kingdom
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and beautiful staff , Kieran and shubhi.
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSimple breakfast, but great. I really like the hostel environment. The staff are nice, especially the people at reception. I enjoyed my stay and I’ll definitely be back.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is central. Nice outdoor communal area.
Three sisters club is located right outside, so its super loud all nice till around 1-3AM and its not even good music. I slept so badly. The bathrooms smelled horrific constantly and although I saw cleaners coming in, were unkempt. You have to pay extra to leave your luggage in a stuffy room.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great but I held the room very expensive. Maybe it was for the short time I booked in advance. But nice stay and good staff.
Hello Elizabeth, We are sorry to hear that your room was expensive, but we are glad you enjoyed your stay regardless. We hope you visit us again soon!
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewMany thanks once again to the staff at Safestay Cowgate Edinburgh for making my stay so pleasant. Aga. TJ. Kieran. Sushmith. Shubhi. Sara. Subhu. Emma. Senthil. George. Gayathri. Bity. Akshat. Talhar. Rishabh they do really look after you . I really enjoy staying in this hostel. No complaints from me here about the service here absolutely first class. So enjoy your stay if you ever visit this hostel you will be well looked after
Checking out lol
Thank you, John!
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent breakfast if you're a veggie. Loads of room in the dorm, good head room in the bunk, good security, bed already made up, plenty of clean toilets, good showers, very friendly and helpful staff. Good WiFi.
The window couldn't be opened which made the room a bit stuffy.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us — especially the veggie breakfast, spacious dorms, comfy bunks, and our team's service. It's great to know the clean facilities and strong WiFi made a positive difference too. We appreciate your feedback about the window. Ventilation is important, and we'll look into how we can improve airflow in that room for a more comfortable experience. We hope to welcome you back to Safestay again soon! Best regards, The Safestay Team
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us — especially the veggie breakfast, spacious dorms, comfy bunks, and our team's service. It's great to know the clean… Show more
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is really good. The staffs were really friendly.
The lack of furniture inside the room.
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed Safestay’s great location and that our staff made you feel welcome, we’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team. We appreciate your comments about the room furnishings and will keep this in mind as we look to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed Safestay’s great location and that our staff made you feel welcome, we’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team. We appreciate your comments about the room furnishings and … Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewWhat makes the Safestay hostel in Cowgate Edinburgh is the staff they are genuinely the nicest people you will come across. Aga . Akshat . Kieran. Shubhi. Sushmith. Subhu. TJ. George . Gayathri. Emma. Senthil. Bity. Sara. Rishabh. Talhar. They really do look after you here . Location is excellent plenty to do around the area . I would highly recommend staying here . I have always felt very welcome here so my sincere thanks to all the staff
Leaving lol
We adore you John.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI liked the staff and the location of the hostel.
Everything was fine.
Hi Ainur, Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed the staff and location. Hope to welcome you again soon! Thanks Safestay Team
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is everything they can offer
Crowded reception area and staff unfocused at work
Hi Thank you for taking out the time to review us. We are really sorry to hear about that and will pass on your feedback to the team. Regards,Reception
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood position although a little bit too noisy due to the fringe festival. Good breakfast. Showers and bathroom exceptional (practicity and cleaning)
Communal area very small and with little entertaining
Hi Marianna Thank you for review. Glad you had a good time staying here. Your review will be forwarded. Regards, Reception
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewLocation.
1. The worst part is: I got bitten by BED BUGS!!!! Woke up in the morning to see my neck and arms with a line of bite! Had to check out early in the morning to catch my train. Completely not worth of money staying here! 2. The room noise isolation is very poor. We can hear people talking in the hall way and the music played outside in the pub.
Hi Thank you for taking out the time to review us. We are really sorry to hear about that and will pass on your feedback to the team. Regards, Reception
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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