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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel (a&o Hostel Edinburgh City)

50 Blackfriars StreetSee map

€ 92.63per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 13 Dec

Top reasons for booking
Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
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
Twin (Bunk Bed)
1 single bed

16.0 m²

13
Quadruple Room (4 people)
Multiple beds

22.0 m²

12
Family Room Single over Double
Bed type arranged at check-in

18.0 m²

12
One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 people
1 single bed

26.0 m²

9
One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 people
1 single bed

22.0 m²

24
Twin Room
2 beds

16.0 m²

8
One Bed in a Dorm Room for 12 people
1 single bed

44.0 m²

7
One Bed in a Dorm Room for 10 People
1 single bed

26.0 m²

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Basic Room
Multiple beds

4.0 m²

14
One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 people
1 single bed

26.0 m²

21
Triple Room
Multiple beds

18 m²

4
6-Bed Private Room
Multiple beds

18 m²

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 5 people (Female Only)
Multiple beds

3.0 m²

20
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Multiple beds

18.0 m²

11
Quadruple Room
2 beds

16 m²

City view

17
8-Bed Room
Multiple beds
8
6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)
Multiple beds
4
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory
Bed type arranged at check-in

22.0 m²

5
Twin room for Single use
2 beds

14 m²

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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
3.6
All
4.5+
3.0+
Brian
Reviewed: 14 Aug 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Solo stay

This is a hostel that is really big and does offer convenience in terms of location, kitchen, onsite restaurant and bar, as well as events... With that said, the staff can he easily overwhelmed and you will need to be careful with your belongings, if anything happens, the staff is helpful though.
Jeremie
Reviewed: 9 Aug 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with family · For friends and family

Very well located, staff was very helpful, great to have roof top with beer and pizza accessible from the hotel. On the down side, mattress quality is rather low.
Ross Andrew
Reviewed: 8 Aug 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Solo stay

The hostel was walkable to many sites. Only thing I did not like was on the first day I recieved semi clean linen that I had to exchanged. Noise from the bar did not bother me but getting breakfast was a hassle in that I had to go to the front desk and charge it and scan it in front of the buffet scanner. Quite a bit of work for that early in the morning. Could be efficient in the future. Overall hostel staff were exemplary and amicable. Enjoyed quiz night and karaoke night! Will go back again to a&o Edinburgh City hostel when I return to Edinburgh. Thank you for making my 1st visit to Scotland a memorable experience!
Eleanor
Reviewed: 6 Aug 2026

3.0/5.0

Good
The kitchen is barely functional. It needs a lot of work. The wifi was also a challenge- likely due to construction.
Geese
Reviewed: 29 Jul 2026

4.0/5.0

Great
Meeting requirements and convenience location
Mary
Reviewed: 20 Jul 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Solo stay

The location at the bottom of the street near the Cowgate was ok but I needed to take into account the incline up to the high street. Closeness to station and transport is good. Breakfast adequate for the day’s excursions. Needed to get to bus station and did it in 20mins. At 80 years of age I was proud of myself! There were many senior citizens in the building. My only criticism would be not knowing the layout and procedure for food etc all doable.
Kamel Ibrahim
Reviewed: 14 Jul 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Solo stay

The hostel is close to royal miles one of the tourist attractions in Edinburgh. Definitely worth it for solo traveler
Mohammad
Reviewed: 13 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends · For friends and family

Lovely stay in a very nice location. Staff at reception were absolutely lovely and were super helpful! Will gladly stay here again :)
Kimberly
Reviewed: 12 Jul 2026

2.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with friends · For friends and family

The hostel was very hot. The windows only open slightly, which is understandable for safety reasons. However our room overlooked an outdoor bar area. We had to shut the window because of the noise of the bar, but this meant our room became very hot overnight. The mattress and pillow were too firm so it was an uncomfortable night. Main areas of the room looked clean but there was a sickly smell in the bathroom area of our room and some of the furniture looked dirty and difficult to clean. The hostel is in a good central location, but I would not stay there again.
John
Reviewed: 5 Jul 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Solo stay

Staff was polite and helpful with directions. Breakfast had no eggs, and the coffee machine was not working well. Also, I wish I did not have to pay for a towel, and the bar downstairs below my room was very noisy, so I did not get much sleep.

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

St Andrew Square Tram Stop

800m

South Bridge Vaults

100m

Princes Street Tram Stop

900m

Mercat Tours

200m

Highland Explorer Tours

200m

Museum of Childhood

200m

Department Of Magic

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

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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