a&o Edinburgh City
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
All Properties in Edinburgh
a&o Edinburgh City
Hostel
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
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Last booked 3 hrs ago
Highlights
Pets welcome
Lots to do
Ideal location
Delicious breakfastAmenities
24-hour front desk
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Bar
Nightclub
Billiards room
Karaoke
Tour and ticket booking service
Taxi booking service
All Amenities
Property Description
With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 3-minute walk from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 132 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms like single and twin room and for an additional charge. Pets are not allowed in shared dorms. Towels are not included in the room rate of dorm rooms. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own. Bed linen for the bunk beds is free of charge and provided for self-covering.
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8.4/10
Very GoodGreat location and super friendly staff. Got a free upgrade to a bigger room :)
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Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(14.6 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(660m)
Train: Haymarket Railway Station
(2.8 km)
Landmarks: Museum of Childhood
(130m)
Landmarks: Royal Mile
(180m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
5
Bed In 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
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3
Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
3
8-Bed Dormitory
4 bunk beds
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
3
6-Bed Dormitory
3 bunk beds
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
4
Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
7
Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
3
Single Room
1 single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
3
Quadruple Room
2 bunk beds
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Shower
Private toilet
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4
Triple Room
1 bunk bed and 1 single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
3
Family Room (2Adults & 2Children)
1 bunk bed and 2 single beds
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
6
Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
Check Availability
6
Twin Room
2 single beds
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Shower
Private toilet
Check Availability
5
4-Bed Dormitory
2 bunk beds
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Private toilet
Shampoo
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Guest Reviews
8.4/10
Very Good
170 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.3
- Amenities7.7
- Location8.8
- Service8.6
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
AI Summary
The Edinburgh accommodation's prime location near major attractions and friendly front desk service are highly praised. Guests appreciate the good amenities and cleanliness of the nicely decorated rooms and private bathrooms.
Guest User
June 5, 2025
Stay 3 nights in this place：）
Regi is the best reception, he is very friendly and helps me a lot !!! Solve a stressful problem for me, and made my Edinburgh trip be prefect! Besides, This is such a good place for solo traveller, the bed is also clean and service is so good and safe. I will back to this place again when I travel in Scotland🥰
Solaman
May 30, 2025
The stay at a&o was amazing and totally worth. It‘s in the center of the city so easy to travel around. The hostel facilities are top class. However, the bar amenities are bit low at standard, mainly the food section, while ordered some french fries it was over cooked and not properly served. But the total experience was nice.
Anonymous User
May 9, 2025
The place is in a very good location. The staffs are helpful when facing problems. The shower room and toilet are separated. I would stay here again if I come back to Edinburgh. I would recommend bringing your earplugs with you if you’re sensitive to noises when sleeping. They help a lot. Also, bring your padlocks for storage case if you don’t want to buy it at the counter for £2.
Anonymous User
May 26, 2025
Check in was fast at the stated time and there was an option for late check out.
Guest User
April 26, 2025
Great hostel and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended, been going there for years and will return in the future..Only fault is there could be a quiet designated area to eat and read and relax. The bar dominates the social area.
Chanaya Moana
April 21, 2025
The location was great, just off the Royal Mile so easy to get around the city. Service was good, Check-in and Out was easy, however we booked two separate single beds but ended up in a bunk bed which was slightly annoying, otherwise all in all pretty good for a Hostel.
sparrowcs
February 28, 2025
Short distance to Arthur’s seat.
Tidy. Hot water shower
Can be noisy at night due to kids running around
Jaydenlu
April 25, 2025
Very good location but my name has a guy got some mantel problem. Making strange noise at midnight hahah
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
24-hour front desk
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Bar
Nightclub
Billiards room
Karaoke
Tour and ticket booking service
Taxi booking service
Smoking area
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Laundry room
Bar
Billiards room
Restaurant
Restaurant
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Lockers available
Tour and ticket booking service
Languages Spoken
English
Italian
Polish
Food & Drink
Snack bar
Bar
Lobby bar
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Water purifier
ATM
Elevator
Vending machines
Health & Wellness
Billiards room
Activities
Karaoke
Nightclub
Cleaning Services
Laundry room
Clothes dryer
Laundry detergent
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Children's toys
Accessibility
Stair-free main entrance
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
Smoke detector
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Keycard entry system
Fire extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Check in via app
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
Opening hours [Mon - Fri] 07:00-10:00 Open
[Sat - Sun] 07:00-11:00 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 6 years old and under | Free |
Children 7–17 years old | £4.25 (approx. US$5.85) per person |
Adult | Buffet:£9.50 (approx. US$13.07) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositNo deposit required by the property
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: £12.00 (approx. US$16.51) per pet per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Quiet Hours
Guests are required to keep quiet between 22:00–06:00
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 2006
- Number of Rooms: 131
With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 3-minute walk from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 132 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms like single and twin room and for an additional charge. Pets are not allowed in shared dorms. Towels are not included in the room rate of dorm rooms. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own. Bed linen for the bunk beds is free of charge and provided for self-covering.