• Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodation in the centre of the Scottish capital. In addition to the 131 fully equipped rooms in which the a&o Hostel Edinburgh City accommodates guests from all over the world. The hotel also has its own pub. The Bar50 is not only an ideal starting point for a proper bar crawl, but also a well-established institution in Edinburgh's nightlife and is distinguished by its great atmosphere and extraordinary events. This makes the hostel particularly suitable for younger guests and city travelers, backpackers and all those visitors who want to explore Edinburgh's nightlife. All our rooms have their own shower and toilet. You have the choice between cosy single and double rooms, spacious family rooms with double bed and bunk bed(s) and convivial multi-bed rooms for 4 to 6 people.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.7
Low score for Edinburgh
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Property surroundings

Facilities of a&o Edinburgh City

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Slovak

House rules

a&o Edinburgh City takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 02:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash a&o Edinburgh City accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The guest that makes the booking must be over 18. Under 18 can stay in a private room with a parent or a guardian, but cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.

When a booking is made for more than 10 people per reservation, different payment and cancellation policies may apply. The hotel will contact you after booking with more information.

Kids under the age of 18 can enjoy our breakfast of a 50% discounted rate

Beds in the same dormitory room cannot be guaranteed.

This Hostel operates a 30-day maximum stay policy within a 90-day period.

Passport or driver’s licence is required for check-in.

Student cards are not accepted.

Please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms like single and twin rooms. Pets are not allowed in shared dorms.

Please note that for beds in a dormitory, towels are not included but can be rented on site for an additional surcharge . Alternatively, guests can bring their own. Bed linen for the bunk beds is free of charge and provided for self-covering.

Bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of GBP 4.5 per person or bring their own.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about a&o Edinburgh City

  • The prices at a&o Edinburgh City may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • a&o Edinburgh City is 550 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • a&o Edinburgh City offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pub crawls
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/performance
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at a&o Edinburgh City is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at a&o Edinburgh City can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet