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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate vs Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate and Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG in Edinburgh: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG 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
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG edges ahead at 78.37/100 versus 71.82/100 — a 6.55-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate.
Choose Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Choose Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
- 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 | Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 79.00 | 92.30 |
| Value | 93.03 | 56.49 |
| Location | 96.05 | 80.03 |
| Comfort | 14.00 | 97.80 |
| Services | 50.00 | 70.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 78.37 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG takes Reputation by 13.3 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Value by 36.54 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Location by 16.02 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG takes Comfort by 83.8 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG takes Services by 20 points — clearly ahead.
Price
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
EUR 264
Single City 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 Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerParking on sitePet friendlyPrivate ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceSpa