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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre vs Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre and Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate in Edinburgh: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre edges ahead at 74.97/100 versus 71.82/100 — a 3.15-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate.
Choose Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Score comparison
| Dimension | Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 79.00 |
| Value | 49.26 | 93.03 |
| Location | 89.85 | 96.05 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 14.00 |
| Services | 65.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 74.97 | 71.82 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre takes Reputation by 11.9 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Value by 43.77 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Location by 6.2 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre takes Comfort by 67.4 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre takes Services by 15 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
EUR 343
Standard Room
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerParking on sitePrivate ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
24-hour securityBarDesignated smoking areaShared lounge/TV areaVending machine (snacks)Wine/Champagne