Title: a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/7de5dd7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/a62fb129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/96efe151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/4ec607bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/a2e2e52c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Edinburgh's heart, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel offers a warm atmosphere, practical laundry facilities, and secure bike storage. Guests enjoy meals at Bar 50 all day and relax with in-room WiFi. Attentive staff ensures a memorable experience for all. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Pet-friendly - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 22 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 23 - Nov. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - 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279 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/d195224a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 279 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/1b4bd416.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Pet friendly Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/573edacb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/2cb8a89a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room 7.2 Good 10 reviews ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/6fd3ad3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin room for Single use ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Pet friendly Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 2 Twin Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/65c066f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8-Bed Room ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 8 - 4 Twin Bunk Beds ![6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/35e9fdc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only) ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/4000000/3630000/3620100/3620007/e5b2a1f5_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux Gullane - 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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 a billiards/pool table - Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and bicycle parking - A water dispenser, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 132 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property. 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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 (93 inch wide door) ### 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 - Smoking not allowed - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - 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 12.00 Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 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 9.9 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children - Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00 (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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Smart City Hostels Edinburgh Smart Hostels Hostel Edinburgh City Smart City Hostels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Edinburgh Scotland Smart City Hostels Safestay Hostel Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Safestay Hostel Smart City Hostels Safestay Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Safestay Smart City Hostels by Safestay Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile Edinburgh Smart City Hostels by Safestay Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile Hostel Safestay Royal Mile Hostel Safestay Royal Mile Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile Safestay Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Edinburgh a o Edinburgh City a o Edinburgh City Hostel Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Edinburgh ## 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 12.00 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 Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel on Nov 24, 2025 start from CA $137.3, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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 12.00 (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 12.00 (subject to availability). ### Where is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel located? > Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is steps from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 285 8 - Good 387 6 - Okay 192 4 - Poor 77 2 - Terrible 62 ### 7.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Susan Nov 12, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Comfortable beds and good location ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake Oct 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very walkable to the Royal mile, great location! ##### Blake Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent Location and very friendly and helpful staff. ##### Debra Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SARAH Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect spot. Very close a lot of popular places and has a good bar attached to it. Also the staff is very nice. ##### SARAH Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophia Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location for the fringe Great location, comfortable room and lots of entertainment at the hostel. ##### Sophia Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I was only really here for 8 hours to sleep and shower but the vibe was great, the staff were friendly and very helpful, and even the toilets in the bar were clean. ##### Lindsay Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent accomadations. Fantastic atmosphere. Easy walking to everywhere! ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daphne Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Location Clean Room Amazing location right by The Royal Mile, Room was basic but clean, large bathroom, very hot shower. Amazing price for city centre and is ideal for a short city stay where you are out and about all day. Would stay again and would recommend. ##### Daphne Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Family of four stayed for two nights. Staff were lovely on arrival and were really helpful. Great location, perfect for a city break when you want to be out and about. Would stay at again and recommend for a cheap and easy stay in the centre of the city. ##### Zoe Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Beatrice Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good location in the Old Town, clean and buzzing, lovely staff ##### Maria Beatrice Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yan Aug 29, 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Facilities old, toilet not working well, shower room dirty. Bonus points, walking distance to the train station and the old town, royal miles. ##### Yan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a cool place to stay so close to the Mile. We got to do so much in the two days. Love the bar area. ##### Carl Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was great at the property. It had a few issues like a broken shower handle and the window opening to the bar, plus the keys were finicky, but it was really clean in the room and I felt really welcomed and safe. ##### Sarah Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Neil Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice place ##### Neil Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort It was reasonably clean, the shower was a little awkward being in a tiny rome shared with the toilet, it was difficult to keep anything dry, and there wasnt any other private space to change. The front desk clerks were lovely, kind, and helpful. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Location off the Royal Mile. For the price we paid, this is very good. No fuss, no frills. Central location is superb for the Fringe is fab.Ensuit shower for our twin room was very clean. Sheets and the room was acceptable. Room was a bit stuffy, but there was a fan which helped. No complaints. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rajat Mar 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really like to stay, it was really clean and the staff is really, really helpful ##### Rajat Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace Oct 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great stay! ##### Grace Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### WAI KI Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities I booked a room for 6 people but was given a room for 12 people. I found it very noisy. The guests made the beds in the middle of the night, which prevented me from sleeping. Some beds did not have sockets for charging. ##### WAI KI Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### shashi Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Disliked: Cleanliness Towel only on extra payment. Bathrooms not so clean. ##### shashi Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jerusha Sep 9, 2025 advertising TV in private room but no TV’s were working. Hostel aware of this and didn’t inform me ##### Jerusha Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy check-in, had to queue but that was fine. Friendly staff and very helpful. Clean room, basic but everything we needed in the family room. Good mattresses but squeaky frames, large towels and good facilities. Great spot for getting around town and sights. ##### Anita Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities why? ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shailendra Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent place to stay ##### shailendra Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Honie May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Amazing staff! Great staff and convient location! Great job! 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