Cowgate Tourist Hostel
2.0 star property

Hostel in Edinburgh, walk to Royal Mile
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Cowgate Tourist Hostel

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Shower
Fridge, microwave

Overview of Cowgate Tourist Hostel

6.6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Your area essentials

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JN
  • Popular LocationThe Three Sisters1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSneaky Pete's1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOx1842 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)27 min drive
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Room options

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6 Sleeps Dormitory)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 4 Sleeps Dormitory)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 8 Sleeps Dormitory)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Cowgate Tourist Hostel is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.

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 Royal Mile
Close to St. Giles' Cathedral and National Museum of Scotland, Cowgate Tourist Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Cowgate Tourist Hostel feature comforts, such as separate dining areas, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges and microwaves
  • Separate dining areas and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Cowgate Tourist Hostel Edinburgh
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Cowgate Tourist Hotel Edinburgh
Cowgate Tourist Hostel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Cowgate Tourist Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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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. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh 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