Holyrood apartHOTELvsa&o Edinburgh City
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Safestay Edinburgh scores marginally higher than Holyrood apartHOTEL. Safestay Edinburgh is ranked #43 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 5 sources like The Telegraph, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Holyrood apartHOTEL
1 Nether Bakehouse, Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8PE, Scotland
From $67/night
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
- Fitness Center
Time Out
"Modern serviced apartments tucked away just a few minutes from the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament and Palace of Holyroodhouse." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 41-unit Holyrood apartHOTEL is a tidy, spacious, well-located option for Edinburgh tourists, appealing to families, and business travelers on extended stays." Full review
a&o Edinburgh City
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE , Scotland
From $13/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
Rough Guide
"A five-star hostel just off the Royal Mile, with 622 beds in twin rooms or dorms. Women-only rooms are available."
Afar Magazine
"Hostels - the word alone is strong enough to awaken the worst feelings in the world." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A good example of a competitive new style of hostel accommodation: less relentlessly wholesome than a traditional rambler’s rest but not a party-animal pit." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Part hostel, part residence hall, the budget Safestay Edinburgh is a young, casual property with a party atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A big (620 beds), bright, modern hostel that feels more like a hotel... A huge bar and a central location just off the Royal Mile make this a favourite place to stay for the young, party-mad crowd." Full review