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This hostel is the cheapest you can get in Edinburgh, however, it is not very nice - it is extremely smelly and the rooms are very dingy. There is only 1 toilet and 2 showers for a flat that can hold 24 people.
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The hostel is located at the centre of old city and near to public transport. Price is cheap. Cleanliness of the building and room needs to be improved, it is old, dirty and has weird smell. As mentioned by some of the previous reviews, it...More
The best thing that can be said about this accommodation is that it is across the road from the excellent three sisters bar. The hostel is basic, the rooms have beds, which to be fair are pretty comfortable and a wardrobe.
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The hostel is in the city centre, and you can reach everything by foot. The structure is nice, and clean as an overall. Every floor has its own (pretty big) kitchen, 3 bathrooms and 2 showers. I never had to fight to have a shower,...More
First visit in Edinburgh and I was so excited ! But we booked in this hostel for 2 nights , We was in a room of 6 people but with only 1 plug working ....... so I let you imagine I spend 2 hours in...More
USDÂ 14 - USDÂ 108 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel class
Star rating provided by Expedia.
Room types
Kitchenette
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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