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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
To jump straight to the point; my youth group is from Ireland and as their leader and along with two leaders we stayed here. We are responsible for our young people's safety while we took them on this trip to Edinburgh. While the young people...More
Thank Deane C
Response from CowgateHostel, Front Office Manager at Cowgate Tourist HostelResponded 1 week ago
Hi Deanne,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and I am sorry to hear about the circumstances. You're absolutely right this is unacceptable and we take this seriously, the member of staff no longer works with us. Can only apologise for...More
Stayed in plenty of hostels before but never a twin room always dorms. The room was in a tenement building and was ok but the double plug socket didn't work which was annoying. It was standard, shower worked and was warm, there was a decent...More
Thank Sarah M
Response from CowgateHostel, Front Office Manager at Cowgate Tourist HostelResponded 1 week ago
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your review, with our location and on that weekend we do offer a good price for the night. Feedback will be given to the owner regarding the sockets and we hope to renovate in the future which will give a...More
the hostel is located in the old city of Edinburgh, 5min to the st gills cathedral and around 8min's walk to the castle. BUT!!!! in front of the hostel, theres a OPEN BAR and everyday they close at 3AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its not possible to sleep well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...More
Thank 晨 陈
Response from CowgateHostel, Front Office Manager at Cowgate Tourist HostelResponded 1 week ago
Hi there, the cleaning staff do their best to ensure that the rooms are prepared for our guests arrival each morning and are then checked by a member of staff. Unfortunately we are unable to control the noise of the bar but have been in...More
USDÂ 13 - USDÂ 105 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel class
Star rating provided by Expedia.
Room types
Kitchenette
Number of rooms
168
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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.
Hi- how do I get from the Edinburg airport to the Cowgate hostel via public transport? Thank you.
30 December 2014|
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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.
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Can people under 18 (but over 16) stay in the dorm rooms without being accompanied by an adult?
15 December 2014|
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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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