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It’s a hostel, so you get what you pay for but we actually thought this was a really clean and good place to stay. We had a six man room in the middle of the fringe festival and was really well priced. The stairwell was...More
It's in a good location, fairly central for Old Town. The bed were squeaky. Upon checking in when we went to pay with our travellers card we didn't get asked what currency we wanted to pay it in. Other than that it was fine.
Well all I can say is for £100 a night for a room. with 2 bunk beds and half a floor in a prison style building, you don't even get what you pay for, I can honestly say that in the future I'll not be...More
Me and my friend stayed here as part of the highland show celebrations. At first I was hesitant about staying in a hostel as I would usually stay in a hotel or apartment. I can honestly say if you are after dirt cheap accommodation this...More
Cowgate Hostel is a very nice place to stay in. Receptionists are friendly and ready to help. Rooms are clean, so as kitchens and bathrooms. They clean everything every day. The only minus is the bar Three Sisters which is the nosiest place on Cowgate...More
USD 16 - USD 77 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel class
Star rating provided by Expedia.
Room types
Kitchenette ,
Non-Smoking Rooms
Number of rooms
168
Reservation Options
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Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavoured souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the
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royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
Response from CowgateHostel | Property representative |
There are frequent buses and also trams from the airport to the city centre of Edinburgh. As we are in the heart of the city it is a very short walk from the train and bus station. The same short walk from where the tram... More
There are frequent buses and also trams from the airport to the city centre of Edinburgh. As we are in the heart of the city it is a very short walk from the train and bus station. The same short walk from where the tram stops as well.
Response from CowgateHostel | Property representative |
We require a lead guest over the age of 18 for bookings that are in our shared dorms. We do allow under 18's but over 16's to come to our hostel on their own however they must book a private room so they are not sharing with... More
We require a lead guest over the age of 18 for bookings that are in our shared dorms. We do allow under 18's but over 16's to come to our hostel on their own however they must book a private room so they are not sharing with any other guests. For any guests who have under 16's in their group they must book a private dorm, children under 16 are not allowed to be in a shared dorm.
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