a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile

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September 2025

October 2025

Located in Edinburgh's heart, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel offers a warm atmosphere, practical laundry facilities, and secure bike storage. Guests enjoy meals at Bar 50 all day and relax with in-room WiFi. Attentive staff ensures a memorable experience for all.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Tomorrow

Sep 23 - Sep 24

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Twin Room

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory

Very good

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

Very good

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room

Good

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

18 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

8-Bed Room

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

22 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE

What's nearby

Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
‪Cabaret Voltaire - ‬2 min walk
‪The City Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Bar 50 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile

A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Bar 50, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and secured bike storage
A water dispenser, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 132 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.90 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Bar 50

Things to do

Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Lift (235 centimetre wide door)

100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shower

Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 12.00

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children
Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 12.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?

As of 22 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel on 30 Sept, 2025 start from S$162.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 12.00 (subject to availability).

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

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 12.00 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps away from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

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Outdoors

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