Brand new to Summer 2024, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate will be housed in a beautiful and spacious Grade A listed building, located on one of the oldest thoroughfares in the Scottish capital. Cowgate – literally used as the route for driving cattle to market from as early as the 1490s – is now well known for its lively pub, club, bar, restaurant and cafe scene.

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is within walking distance of Edinburgh’s most popular attractions and sites including a 2 minute walk to the Royal Mile and 10 minutes to Edinburgh Castle.

About a minute from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and 450 yards from Waverley rail station, this hostel offers free WiFi, 24-hour front desk, a lively restaurant, bar and a roof terrace.

Complete with free WiFi, this hostel boasts a central Edinburgh location, opposite Waverley Station and within a five-minute walk from Princes Street. Equipped with 160 en-suite bedrooms, a bar, and 24-hour reception, the hostel also offers continental breakfasts.

Originally known as Budget Backpackers, this Kick Ass hostel has been hosting travellers for over 15 years! In 2019 we gave her a bit of TLC and she came out feeling as sharp as ever.

Completely refurbished and uniquely redesigned, Kick Ass Greyfriars is quirky, vibrant and full of personality! Opposite the famous Greyfriars Kirkyard and on the corner of Grassmarket, you will be right in the heart and soul of Edinburgh when you choose us.

The first of the Kick Ass namesake, our Grassmarket hostel is smack-bang in the middle of the city – right under the castle!

Whether you’re in town to immerse yourself in culture, spice up your Instagram feed or check off your bucket list, Kick Ass Grassmarket is your perfect home base.