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Cowgate Tourist Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Edinburgh, walk to University of Edinburgh
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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 4 Sleeps Dormitory)
BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6 Sleeps Dormitory)

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 4 Sleeps Dormitory)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 8 Sleeps Dormitory)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 8 Sleeps Dormitory)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cowgate Tourist Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cowgate Tourist Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cowgate Tourist Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Cowgate Tourist Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Cowgate Tourist Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps away from Parliament House, St. Giles' Cathedral and National Museum of Scotland. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 7 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 8 minutes.

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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