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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate vs St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate and St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town in Edinburgh: neck and neck, shaped by a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
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 St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town (70.99/100) are separated by just 0.83 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Score comparison
| Dimension | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate | St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 79.00 | 84.60 |
| Value | 93.03 | 95.20 |
| Location | 96.05 | 92.24 |
| Comfort | 14.00 | 15.60 |
| Services | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 70.99 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town takes Reputation by 5.6 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town takes Value by 2.17 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Location by 3.81 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town takes Comfort by 1.6 points — slightly 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
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town
EUR 24
12 Bed Dorm
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
24-hour securityBarDesignated smoking areaShared lounge/TV areaVending machine (snacks)Wine/Champagne
Only St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town
Facilities for disabled guestsRestaurantWifi in all areas