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a&o Edinburgh City | Hostel in Edinburgh

7.1 (5755 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   530 Bedrooms  13 Bathrooms  37 Guests
Old Town Hostel | a&o Edinburgh City

530 Bedroom Hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh

A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodations in the center of the Scottish capital. In addition to the 131 fully equipped rooms in which the a&o Hostel Edinburgh City accommodates guests from all over the world. The hotel also has its own pub. The Bar50 is not only an ideal starting point for a proper bar crawl, but also a well-established institution in Edinburgh's nightlife and is distinguished by its great atmosphere and extraordinary events. This makes the hostel particularly suitable for younger guests and city travelers, backpackers and all those visitors who want to explore Edinburgh's nightlife. All our rooms have their own shower and toilet. You have the choice between cozy single and double rooms, spacious family rooms with double bed and bunk bed(s) and convivial multi-bed rooms for 4 to 6 people.

a&o Edinburgh City is located in Edinburgh.

This 530 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Bar, Guest Services, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 5755 reviews with the average score of 7.1 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 530 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this Online Reservations place in Edinburgh. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This a&o Edinburgh City in Edinburgh is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “a&o Edinburgh City”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom

Amenities

Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
Activities
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Pool table
  • Karaoke
  • Walking tours
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bar crawls
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Strollers
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Packed lunches
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.
The guest that makes the booking must be over 18. under 18 can stay in a private room with a parent or a guardian, but cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories, when a booking is made for more than 9 people per reservation, different payment and cancellation policies may apply. the hotel will contact you after booking with more information, kids under the age of 18 can enjoy our breakfast of a 50% discounted rate, beds in the same dormitory room cannot be guaranteed, this hostel operates a 30-day maximum stay policy within a 90-day period, passport or driver’s license is required for check-in, student cards are not accepted, please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms like single and twin rooms. pets are not allowed in shared dorms, please note that for beds in a dormitory, towels are not included but can be rented on site for an additional surcharge . alternatively, guests can bring their own. bed linen for the bunk beds is free of charge and provided for self-covering.bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of gbp 4.5 per person or bring their own, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.21
Location:
9.16
Staff:
8.43
Facilities:
7.2
Comfort:
7.16
Cleanliness:
7.27
Burcu
Aug 29, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Turkey
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Quadruple Room (Bunk beds only)
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 14 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 16 m2
6 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
8-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 18 m2
8 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Bathtub, Toilet, Towels

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this a&o Edinburgh City pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

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

Check-in time for a&o Edinburgh City starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the a&o Edinburgh City have a swimming pool?

No, this a&o Edinburgh City does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in a&o Edinburgh City?

Best-rates for the a&o Edinburgh City starts from $334 per night with includes Internet, Bar, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Accessibility, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Breakfast, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Restaurant Online Reservations offers a diverse array of accommodation choices for every traveler. Our aim is to pair each traveler with their ideal hotel, resort, or rental, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Is a&o Edinburgh City a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the a&o Edinburgh City wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the a&o Edinburgh City is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the a&o Edinburgh City?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the a&o Edinburgh City indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for a&o Edinburgh City?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the a&o Edinburgh City are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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