Room Types
Available from
Wed 22 Jul 2026
to
Thu 23 Jul 2026
About This Hotel
A&O Edinburgh City
A&O Edinburgh City
A&O Edinburgh City is the perfect choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Edinburgh. Experience an urban escape in Edinburgh with a stay at A&O Edinburgh City, with its exceptional location right in the city center. Are you seeking the true Edinburgh? Experiencing the best of the city's culture is easy with a stay at A&O Edinburgh City, located merely 880 m from Edinburgh Castle.
A&O Edinburgh City offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Exploring Edinburgh is made even more convenient with the taxi services available at the hostel. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage.
Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundromat keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at A&O Edinburgh City. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel.
All rooms at A&O Edinburgh City are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service and blackout curtains. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television available in some selected rooms. A&O Edinburgh City also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.
Dining and things to do
Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at A&O Edinburgh City. Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A number of great dining options at the hostel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the karaoke rooms and bar.
A&O Edinburgh City has vending machines for 24-hour available light snacks and/or drinks. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
A&O Edinburgh City offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area. Got someone special waiting for you back home? Then easily pick up a memorable gift at the souvenir shops.
Around the property
Don't miss out on all that Edinburgh has to offer! A great museum trip can be had at Royal Yacht Britannia located 3.7 km away, with local art that provides a sense of the region. Don't forget to stop by the most iconic landmark in the area, the famous Arthur's Seat just 1.5 km away.
Reasons to stay here
Find rooms here that are cheaper than 99% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 97% of them for food and dining.
According to guests who stayed here, this hostel's room comfort is rated higher than 96% of other accommodations in Edinburgh.
What's Included
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from: 15:00
Check-in until: 23:59
Check-out from: 00:00
Check-out until: 10:00
Reception open until: 23:59
Extras
Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 7.5 GBP
The property
Number of floors: 6
Number of restaurants: 1
Number of rooms: 132
Room voltage: 240
Year property opened: 2006
Most recent renovation: 2006
Child Policies
Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot there may be an extra charge.
Children 3-17 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Facilities & Amenities
Free WiFi
Available throughout
Activities
Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Highlights
410 meters to public transportation
Edinburgh Train Station is within 410 meters
Located in heart of Edinburgh
This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings
Location
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
Guest Reviews
7.9
Very Good
Guest score out of 10
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“Clean & comfortable facilities, friendly staff available 24hr, and the lobby is nice for working on computer or reading a book/newspaper.”
— Francisco
, Mexico
“Excellent location, friendly staff, a big kitchen and luggage store for guests .”
— Wan Ying
, Hong Kong SAR, China
“It was good stay and closeby to train and bus station.”
— Raihatul Hani
, Malaysia
