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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate vs Black Ivy
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate and Black Ivy 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
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate (71.82/100) and Black Ivy (70.87/100) are separated by just 0.95 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Choose Black Ivy
- 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
Score comparison
| Dimension | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate | Black Ivy |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 79.00 | 92.30 |
| Value | 93.03 | 51.87 |
| Location | 96.05 | 71.55 |
| Comfort | 14.00 | 81.80 |
| Services | 50.00 | 55.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 70.87 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Black Ivy takes Reputation by 13.3 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Value by 41.16 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Location by 24.5 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: Black Ivy takes Comfort by 67.8 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Black Ivy takes Services by 5 points — slightly ahead.
Price
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Black Ivy
EUR 235
Small Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
24-hour securityBarDesignated smoking areaShared lounge/TV areaVending machine (snacks)Wine/Champagne
Only Black Ivy
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsParkingPet friendlyRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas