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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate vs St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
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 - Original 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 - Original (72.68/100) are separated by just 0.86 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
Choose St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
- 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 - Original |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 79.00 | 82.50 |
| Value | 93.03 | 95.72 |
| Location | 96.05 | 91.85 |
| Comfort | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Services | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 72.68 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original takes Reputation by 3.5 points — slightly ahead.
Value: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original takes Value by 2.69 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Location by 4.2 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original takes Comfort by 1 points — slightly ahead.
Services: Dead heat on Services — less than a point apart.
Price
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
EUR 22
Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks)
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiWine/Champagne
Only Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
24-hour securityBarDesignated smoking areaNon-smoking roomsShared lounge/TV areaVending machine (snacks)
Only St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
24-hour front deskCCTV in common areasKey card accessSmoke alarmsSmoke-free propertyWalking tours