Name: a&o Edinburgh City
Address: 50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Rating: 7.4

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7.4

Good

Based on 3,158 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

4%

Couple

10%

Family

28%

Group

39%

Solo

16%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At a&o Edinburgh City, reviews describe a lively social vibe with an on-site bar, very basic rooms, and cleanliness that ranges from spotless to occasionally dusty or poorly maintained, creating a stay that can feel different across rooms and nights.

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10

Martin

26 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, bar on property was great.

10

Jorge Alberto

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and clutter free.

10

Sally

15 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice staff and very clean, very comfy beds

8

Daniel

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central location clean and modern facilities

10

Linda

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, close to centre of Edinburgh. Room was clean, warm and larger than expected. Twin room with 1 set of bunk beds. Overlook the beer garden, but with windows closed noise was minimal. As good as any hotel. Staff very friendly, thanking us for choosing to stay their and if we need any help or advise just ask. Our room was in a locked corridor that only keyholders could enter. Bar is open until 1am, didn’t hear anything after that time. Hostel was very quiet after bar closing and at 9.30am when we checked out. Didn’t have breakfast in hostel.

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grassmarket.

Royal Mile(0.1 Miles)

Festival Theatre(0.2 Miles)

Surgeon's Hall(0.2 Miles)

City Chambers(0.2 Miles)

Real Mary King's Close(0.3 Miles)

Parliament House(0.3 Miles)

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From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children.

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 13 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 13, subject to availability.

The property is centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from the Royal Mile and 12 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle. It is 0.3 mi from the University of Edinburgh and 0.4 mi from Grassmarket.

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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