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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Family Room
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 12 people

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 12 people

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 10 People

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 10 People

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 people

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (4 people)

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Dorm Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 people

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 people

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 people

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 people

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Triple (Bunk Bed & Single)

Triple (Bunk Bed & Single)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 28 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar 50 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The City Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Binkies - ‬3 min walk

About this property

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

A&o Edinburgh City - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 132 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Bike parking
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 235
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Bar 50 – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 4.75 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Smart City Hostels Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Does a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 12.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 12.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel and nearby?
A&o Edinburgh City - Hostel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Bar 50.
What's the area around a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel like?
A&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 12 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very good and the bar at the hostel is great. The food was lovely
Gerard, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Paul, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel decided to change our room to a worse one, due to high demand without prior notice. They say we should be grateful to get what we've got.
Jeno, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was perfect as a reasonably priced late booking compared to extortionate hotel prices if all you were looking for was a bed and a shower. I was lucky to get a bunk room for 4 on my own
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good experience!
Aldo Amador, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Freeman, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Celine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Average
Lakhwinder, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice cental clean accommodation
Good locations. Accommodation was clean but towels should be included.
Mery, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It's approximately 50 meters from the Royal Mile👍
??????, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel was great especially the atmosphere. It was loud but Fine fest was alive and well so that's to be expected. No AC and the room got a little warm at times. Window didn't open very much, I imagine for safety. The staff were brilliant and helpful. Our biggest complaint was the shower. Dirty and visible black mold on the ceiling and walls.
Jessica, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a private double room with its own bathroom. The location was wonderful as was the staff. I would stay again.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel not hostile
Great location, friendly helpful reception staff. Very good price. Downside, gave sheets that don't fit the mattress... It's been mentioned before, so why not do something about it hostel. But overall would recommend on accommodation on a budget.
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Andre, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Super loud, too expansive, seems like everything is designed to make as much noise as possible, not good for dorm situation especially when paying so much.
Yehoo, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

good location for fringe
Dave, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Holly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This property was located in a good spot. The bar downstairs was fun. The breakfast buffet was not as expected. The rooms were terribly hot. We had a fan but it was clogged and dirty.
Kimmie Dawn, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 Amazing Staff and great location
Amazing Staff and great location
Jason, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff was great at helping us out during an emergency. Hotel is very central located and easy to get to from the mile. Also good option for drinks and food at the hotel if you don’t want to venture out. Now the bathrooms are not ideal. Toilet and shower in the same room with water pooling and never properly draining.
Stephanie, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great for a quick turnaround
I was barely in the property for 8 hours, it provided everything I needed: a bed, bathroom facilities and somewhere to get food and drink, would stay here again
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Only positive note is the location, very close to the royal mile. We got a room with bunk beds with bugs coming out of the shower drain....we had to wait a while out of the room in order to let them fumigate it... No discount applied, we were told that bugs are to be expected in the summer time. Oh, and you have to make your own beds, and the pillows and duvets are stained and gross... Definitely wouldn't stay here again, horrible place and overpriced.
Laura, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible beds
The beds were not good enough for a family room. The bunk bed had no bedsheet on and it did not have enough space to put bedsheet on because of the size of mattress and the bunk beds edges. The normal bed kept making cracking noises with each movement. It was not at all worth the money. The toilets were clean and the staff was good but the beds were unsatisfactory
Krisha, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

While in an excellent location, the walls were paper thin and you could hear conversations, doors slamming, and what sounded like people jumping off of their bunk beds at all hours of the night as if they were in the room with you! The bunk beds were also incredibly noisy, and every turn or roll someone made above or below would rock the whole thing. Also incredibly annoying that the key cards worked only a fraction of the time and you would have to go to the front desk to get a new one which often had an incredibly long line/wait. At first I assumed it was being deactivated by proximity to my phone, but after keeping the two separated, I still had the same issue and so did my bunk mates. Breakfast was also nothing special, and in my opinion not worth the cost when you can go to Pret for something much better at the same rate. Honestly would not stay here again, but it was a great location in the city.
Grace, 3-night trip
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