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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate vs Grassmarket Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate and Grassmarket Hotel 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 Grassmarket Hotel (70.48/100) are separated by just 1.34 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
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Grassmarket Hotel
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Score comparison
| Dimension | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate | Grassmarket Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 79.00 | 87.40 |
| Value | 93.03 | 56.89 |
| Location | 96.05 | 97.48 |
| Comfort | 14.00 | 64.40 |
| Services | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 70.48 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Grassmarket Hotel takes Reputation by 8.4 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Value by 36.14 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Grassmarket Hotel takes Location by 1.43 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Grassmarket Hotel takes Comfort by 50.4 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Services by 15 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Grassmarket Hotel
EUR 221
Cozy Single 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 Grassmarket Hotel
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsWifi in all areas