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Hotel Description

Hostel near Royal Mile in 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. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).

Terrace

Free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden are available at this hostel. A picnic area, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on offer.

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6 Sleeps Dormitory)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 8 Sleeps Dormitory)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 4 Sleeps Dormitory)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Metro station: St Andrew Square Tram Stop (0.9 km / 0.5 mi)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Dining room
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Iron and ironing board available

Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy continental breakfast for a fee.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16
  • Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Special check-in instructions:

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

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

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 11 PM
  • Staffed front desk

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.

Hotel Names

  • Cowgate Tourist Hostel Edinburgh
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  • Cowgate Tourist Hostel Edinburgh, Scotland
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  • Cowgate Tourist Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Cowgate Tourist Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.