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Cowgate Tourist Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh

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Cowgate Tourist Hostel

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area
Reception

Overview of Cowgate Tourist Hostel

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle10 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)27 min drive

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6 Sleeps Dormitory)

  • 26 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 26 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 4 Sleeps Dormitory)

  • 26 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 8 Sleeps Dormitory)

  • 30 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 26 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.At this Old Town Edinburgh hostel, you'll be well placed to visit St. Giles' Cathedral and National Museum of Scotland, both steps away. University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burgers and Beers Grillhouse - 2 min walk
  • The Three Sisters - 1 min walk
  • George IV Bar - 6 min walk
  • Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
  • Nando's - 4 min walk

About this property

Cowgate Tourist Hostel

Hostel near University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh
Cowgate Tourist Hostel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Cowgate Tourist Hostel also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
Cowgate Tourist Hostel offers 36 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 5 per person

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 20.00 per stay
  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 1 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cowgate Tourist Hostel to the airport?

Cowgate Tourist Hostel is 7.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cowgate Tourist Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cowgate Tourist Hostel.

How close is Cowgate Tourist Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.2 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 19.3 mi (46-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cowgate Tourist Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cowgate Tourist Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Cowgate Tourist Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Cowgate Tourist Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Cowgate Tourist Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Cowgate Tourist Hostel have a pool?

Cowgate Tourist Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Cowgate Tourist Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Cowgate Tourist Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

Cowgate Tourist Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Cowgate Tourist Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 58 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stupid rubbish
I didn't stay because the property was closed but this is not mentioned on your website
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
questionable neighborhood, concrete rooms!
i had booked a 4 person room with a request for a bottom bunk and ground floor due to disability. when i arrived, even though the sheet he showed me had low bunk highlighted in yellow i was told he had given the bunk to someone else and would a 6 bedroom be ok. i said yes. the room was clean, but there were water stains and crumbling. i was unaware it was a hostel that all rooms were shared male and female, that was my mistake, but apparently the young men who were also in the room, freaked out when they saw me and quickly left the room. i just made the best of it and went to bed. the men came back around 1am and left very early in the morning.it was in a questionable area and i was nervous going to my room which was entered by going in a door on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic, clean and cheap. No frills!
Amazing price, so can't complain there! Comfort....mmm? Beds ok - standard hostel bunks, but nowhere apart from the bare floor to put anything. No hooks for towels, no shelves for phones, no little tables for wash bags....literally just a bunk bed and no other furniture or hooks in the room. I had rather a long wait for the bathroom in the morning so maybe too many people for only the 2 toilets/one shower. I expected basic but it would be nice to add a few cheap hooks and shelves please!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Ganeshbabu

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

maggie, denver, colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved the location! Only took me less than five minutes to reach the Royal Mile, and another five to walk to Edinburgh Castle! It’s across the street from The Three Sisters bar, which I loved! However, if you don’t like being able to hear loud music pretty late at night, this probably isn’t the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Liked the location of the property, however it was so humid in the corridor as well as the room that it was to the point of unbearable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not stay again
The street it is on stinks of wee, it's right next to a nightclub, the room was a step up from living on the street, looked like a prison cell, dark, smelt of damp, Barr's on the window, really disappointed, actually cried, paid £80 odd was expensive for a hostel, I expected more, I have stayed in many nice ones in England, would not recommend this one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and facilities. I stayed at flat 104, on the groundfloor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
the room area had a strong bleach smell. most of the socket are near the ground. bring an extension cord or longer cable in case you sleep in upper bunk. cleaned kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018