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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

50 Blackfriars StreetSee map

US$ 193.80per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 8 Oct

Top reasons for booking
With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.
Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
3.8/5Good 1K+ reviews
Exploring the area
North Bridge (Stop NB), 400m, About 7 mins from hotel by foot
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station), 400m, About 7 mins from hotel by foot
Edinburgh Airport, 11.7km, About 13 mins from hotel by car
4
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory
1 single bed

22.0 m²

5
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory
1 single bed

26.0 m²

5
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory
1 single bed

26.0 m²

5
Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory
1 single bed

26.0 m²

15
Twin Room
2 beds

16.0 m²

6
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Multiple beds

18.0 m²

5
Quadruple Room
Multiple beds

22.0 m²

5
Twin room for Single use
2 beds
5
8-Bed Room
Multiple beds
4
6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)
Multiple beds

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Reviews

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3.8/5.0

Good

1K+ reviews
Location
4.7
Services offered
4.0
Cleanliness
3.8
Atmosphere & facilities
3.7
All
4.5+
3.0+
Jeana
Reviewed: 31 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with kids

Older property but well maintained. Check in and out was quick and easy, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, right in the middle of the city. We stayed in a family room and would absolutely stay here again.
Louise
Reviewed: 29 May 2026

1.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with family · For friends and family

Hostel was overbooked on the weekend of the marathon - reception staff were amazing at handling the situation and got us somewhere else quickly but still quite stressful for all the family the night before my race.
Elyce
Reviewed: 7 May 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with friends

We had a few issues upon arrival, as the key cards didn’t work and one of the elevators was out of service. However, the staff were extremely helpful and quickly addressed everything. While these issues were inconvenient, they didn’t seem to be within the hostel’s control. The staff really went above and beyond to make up for the inconvenience, which we appreciated. The facilities and amenities were good overall, and the room, while a bit small, was perfectly fine for a hostel—I've definitely stayed in smaller. Overall, I would highly recommend this place. The bar food was also excellent and definitely a highlight of the stay.
Prince
Reviewed: 2 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Great area!
Martin
Reviewed: 26 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

Great location, bar on property was great.
Colin
Reviewed: 7 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

The shops were close and the staff were incredibly helpful and nice
Jorge Alberto
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Great location and clutter free.
Sally
Reviewed: 15 Jan 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Really nice staff and very clean, very comfy beds
Daniel
Reviewed: 21 Dec 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Solo stay · For leisure

Very central location clean and modern facilities
Linda
Reviewed: 15 Dec 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
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.

Overview

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

First open:2006-01-01
Rooms:132
Star rating:

With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Description

With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.

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Exploring the area

Transport

North Bridge (Stop NB)

Metro stations
400m

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)

Train stations
400m

Edinburgh Airport

Airports
11.7km

Attractions

Auld Reekie Tours

100m

South Bridge Vaults

100m

Mercat Tours

200m

Highland Explorer Tours

200m

Museum of Childhood

200m

Department Of Magic

200m

Royal Mile

200m

Tron Kirk Market

200m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
General
Non-smoking throughout
Elevator
Accessibility
Bicycle parking available
Garden
Vending machine
Cleaning services
Laundry service
Reception services
ATM/Bank
Tourist info desk
Fast check-out
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Food & drink
Breakfast service (additional charge)
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 10:00

Latest check-out time:Before 10:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses some solar energy

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Other fees

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Pet fee: GBP 13 per pet, per night

Service animals are exempt from fees

Early check-in fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)

Late check-out fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)

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

Food & drinks

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. 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.

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