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Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
+44 131 524 1989
Cheapest
rate per night
8.0
Excellent
based on 4,693 reviews
Compare vs KAYAK
| Provider | Nightly total |
|---|---|
| KAYAK | $31 |
| Agoda.com | $101 |
| Travelocity | $186 |
Good to know
Value for money | 8.1 |
|---|---|
Distance to city centre | 0.7 km |
Location rating | 9.4 |
Nearest airport | Edinburgh Turnhouse |
Distance to airport | 11.6 km |
Rooms available at Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile
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Reviews of Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile
Pros
| ""Great vibe, great location."" | (in 315 reviews) |
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| ""Great staff, clean, location good"" | (in 211 reviews) |
| "Very good value for money!" | (in 47 reviews) |
Cons
| "The room and shower were dirty." | (in 15 reviews) |
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| "The room and shower were dirty." | (in 116 reviews) |
| "Metal Bunk beds were noisy." | (in 20 reviews) |
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| great location | in 923 reviews |
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| room was very hot | in 594 reviews |
| friendly staff | in 521 reviews |
| bar downstairs | in 339 reviews |
| young people | in 162 reviews |
| noisy at night | in 152 reviews |
| value for money | in 150 reviews |
| royal mile | in 141 reviews |
| good price | in 110 reviews |
| bunk beds | in 102 reviews |
| shower room | in 100 reviews |
| train station | in 94 reviews |
| heart of edinburgh | in 88 reviews |
| old town | in 77 reviews |
| luggage storage | in 74 reviews |
| nice hostel | in 16 reviews |
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ExcellentJul 201710.0
Good location, nice facility
4 person suite that held the family. Our own bathroom and shower. Fresh and updated. We didn't use the other amenities. Definitely recommend
A little loud from some guests using the outdoor Café below our window but not bad.
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About Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile
Overview
Under a 20-minute stroll from Edinburgh Bus Station, Safestay Edinburgh offers guests an ideal base when visiting Edinburgh. It is situated a brief walk from St Giles Cathedral, University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile.
The hostel offers a 24-hour reception, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and a rooftop terrace. For added convenience, it features luggage storage, laundry facilities and a concierge. A tour desk is on hand and Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is minutes away on foot, making it easy for guests to discover the local area and its attractions.
Safestay Edinburgh has 132 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Individual bathrooms offer a shower.
The hostel features a conveniently located on-site café. Cocktails and a large range of drinks are served at the bar. There is also the added advantage of an in-house restaurant.
Tourist attractions close to Safestay Edinburgh include Palace of Holyroodhouse, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Located in the popular Old Town dining hub, the hostel is surrounded by restaurants, bars and night clubs.
Features
8.0 Excellent
based on 4,693 reviews
7.8
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
9.0
Facilities
9.4
Location
Check in |
15:00 |
Check out |
10:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities at Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile
Computer use available
ATM on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Ticket service
Electric kettle
Business centre
Reading light
Wi-Fi available in all areas
Internet
Terrace/Patio
Daily housekeeping
Disabled access
Fax/photocopying
Family rooms
Linens
Fire extinguisher
Laundry facilities
Lift
Packed lunches
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Shared lounge/TV area
Smoke alarms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Shower
Special diet menus (on request)
Tour desk
Accessible by lift
Face masks for guests available
Physical distancing in dining areas
Physical distancing rules
First-aid kit
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Process in place to check health of guests
Snack bar
Socket near the bed
Evening entertainment
Key card access
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
No smoking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
Express check-out
Parking
Body soap
Bottle of water
Lockers
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Karaoke
Toaster
Non-feather pillow
Toilet
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Toilet paper
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitised
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Safe
City view
Towels/sheets (extra fee)
Dustbins
Upper floors accessible by lift
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Vending machine (drinks)
Pool table
Privacy curtain
Vending machine (snacks)
Coffee shop
Private bathroom
Garden
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Night club
Storage available
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Reviews about Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile
“"Very accessible,spacious and clean room."”
“Excellent location---very near the Royal Mile.”
“"Price, location, friendly staff, ensuite, breakfasts."”
“"Great staff, clean, location good"”
“The best hostel in Edinburgh!”
“its near to train station.”
“Perfect old town location!”
“Easy to meet new people!”
“Very nice hostel in Edinburgh city center.”
“"Bathrooms clean, good shower, great beds."”
“Very good value for money!”
“Beds were very comfortable!”
“Good downstairs bar and nice breakfast.”
“Luggage storage available which we needed”
“"Great vibe, great location."”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- The Royal Mile54 m
- Museum of Childhood156 m
- Real Mary King's Close316 m
- St Giles' Cathedral324 m
- National Museum of Scotland324 m
- National Library Of Scotland388 m
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