Cowgate Tourist Hostel Reviews

The hostel is in a convenient location, in the city centre and not far from the station. Out of the bedroom, for example in the bathroom, it was very cold. WI-fi does not work well if you are in your bedroom and not close to the reception.

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The staff were very helpful and accomodating.

Up in Edinburgh to watch the rugby, exactly what we needed for the trip, a bed and a hot shower.

Clear the mould and don't just turn the sheets inside out for the next guests!

Great budget hostel for people who are in Edinburgh for a weekend of partying and are just looking for somewhere to sleep. The room in the hostel was clean and warm, the beds were comfortable. There were two showers and two toilets in our shared apartment, both were clean and in working order. The person who checked us in was very helpful as was the person on the desk when we checked out. The location of the hostel is excellent as it is only 5 minutes walk from Grassmarket.

Staff were super friendly and helpful!

Where 2 begin......got 2 the hostel 4 time stated and people were in our dorm, were told 2 come back in 2hrs, came back 2 hrs later and a bag was missing,,,happy days...was found in onother room, we stopped in a 8 room dorm...nice and damp, any more mould on the walls it wil start growing mushrooms, other guests had keys which could open all doors...not the fekken best......me mate burny his hand on a radiator in the kichen.....and is scared 4 life.....he's still having nightmares .

The place was freezing, windows were broken and radiators didn't work. The next evening we asked for an extra blanket because of the ridiculous temperatures, we were not given one. It was so cold that I actually couldn't sleep, facilities were adequate but not clean and of 2 showers for 4 6bed rooms, only one worked. The bed had hairs and dirt in it when I arrived and had to ask reception for new sheets.

I battled about the rating I gave staff because I did meet two extremely helpful individuals but based on the contact I received from Patricia, which was not polite, helpful or understanding I had to average out the rating at poor. I have stayed at Cowgate Tourist Hostel over three times now, each time bringing a group of students as I have always been impressed in the past. However I feel management devalued me as a customer because of my age on this occassion.

Good location although heating did not work. Couldn't use wifi after reception was closed. Accommodation in separate apartments which was unusual but not a bad thing. Good kitchen facilities.