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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Royal Mile

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 people
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile3 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle12 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)33 min drive
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Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.7/10 Good

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 12 people

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 12 people

7.4/10 Good

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 10 People

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 10 People

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 people

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (4 people)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Dorm Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 people

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 people

8.5/10 Very good

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 people

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple (Bunk Bed & Single)

Triple (Bunk Bed & Single)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

A&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whiski Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Bannerman's Bar - 3 min walk
  • The Banshee Labyrinth - 2 min walk
  • The Mitre - 2 min walk
  • Whistle Binkies - 3 min walk

About this property

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile
A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Bar 50, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 132 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.99 for adults and GBP 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 50

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 11.55
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 11.55
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 11.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 7.99 for adults and GBP 4 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 11.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 11.55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 11.55 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 11.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel on Jun 3, 2024 start from CA $186.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 11.55 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 11.55 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 5 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 7 minutes.

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 915 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 915 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 915 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 915 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 915 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine Pratts

The worst part of my stay is their policy of checking people in at all hours. There were nights when people walked into the room at 1:00am, turning the light on and waking everyone up. Also, their dining facility was not set up to handle the large student groups that arrived. All food and beverage was gone by 8am.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff of the a&o are excellent. They are the reason why I gave this place a 5 star. For a hostel, it was also very clean and well taken care of. I appreciated the restaurant and bar that was on the ground level. It was a nice place to relax and wait for our room to be ready. It was minimal amenities and the front elevator was out, so we had to climb stairs or walk around to the back of the building for the other elevator. However, this was a small inconvenience. The location was great! We walked all around and had a ton of options to see, experience and plenty dining options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit noisy but a bar with young people should be like that,workers was very helpful and nice,share a room is a bit of a palaver for a 54y.o person but i enjoy it anywere
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

YU HONG

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

seli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hemant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great space spent two nights at Edinburgh hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent joint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to say. Only notes of complaints are that the bracket for holding the shower head up was broken. It was more an inconvenience than a problem. Also the shower drain never seems to be properly cleaned so the water doesn’t drain away quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024