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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile vs Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile and Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Edinburgh — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile (71.83/100) and Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (71.82/100) are separated by just 0.01 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Choose Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 86.70 | 79.00 |
| Value | 65.30 | 93.03 |
| Location | 90.98 | 96.05 |
| Comfort | 64.20 | 14.00 |
| Services | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 71.83 | 71.82 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile takes Reputation by 7.7 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Value by 27.73 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Location by 5.07 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile takes Comfort by 50.2 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
EUR 196
Standard Room with 2 Single Beds
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
Facilities for disabled guestsPet friendlyRestaurantWifi in all areas
Only Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
24-hour securityBarDesignated smoking areaShared lounge/TV areaVending machine (snacks)Wine/Champagne