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a&o Edinburgh City vs Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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Comparing a&o Edinburgh City to Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh. It's neck and neck, and it comes down to two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Toss-up
Pick based on gut feeling — the numbers can't separate these two in Edinburgh.
If you only remember one thing
With scores of 69.96 and 71.82, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.
Choose a&o Edinburgh City
- You want the hotel more travelers have validated
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
Choose Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
- You want to step outside and be in the center
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Score comparison
| Dimension | a&o Edinburgh City | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 81.10 | 79.00 |
| Value | 94.81 | 93.03 |
| Location | 88.94 | 96.05 |
| Comfort | 14.60 | 14.00 |
| Services | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 69.96 | 71.82 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, a&o Edinburgh City leads slightly with a 2.1-point margin.
Value: On Value, a&o Edinburgh City leads slightly with a 1.78-point margin.
Location: On Location, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate leads noticeably with a 7.11-point margin.
Comfort: Neither hotel has a real edge on Comfort.
Services: On Services, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate leads noticeably with a 10-point margin.
Price
a&o Edinburgh City
EUR 26
Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only a&o Edinburgh City
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsPet friendlyWifi in all areas
Only Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
24-hour securityBarDesignated smoking areaShared lounge/TV areaVending machine (snacks)Wine/Champagne