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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate vs voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate and voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG 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 voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG (70.13/100) are separated by just 1.69 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
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Score comparison
| Dimension | Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate | voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 79.00 | 84.60 |
| Value | 93.03 | 63.64 |
| Location | 96.05 | 71.89 |
| Comfort | 14.00 | 79.60 |
| Services | 50.00 | 45.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 70.13 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG takes Reputation by 5.6 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Value by 29.39 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Location by 24.16 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG takes Comfort by 65.6 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate takes Services by 5 points — slightly ahead.
Price
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
EUR 36
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
EUR 185
Standard 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 voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerPet friendlyWifi in all areas