a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Good
886 reviews
7.6

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 3-minute walk 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.

Amenities

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 132 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Dining

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.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Edinburgh Vaults - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Royal Mile - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Festival Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
City Chambers - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Real Mary King's Close - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Parliament House - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
City Art Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
University of Edinburgh - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Museum of Scotland - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Potterrow Student Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grassmarket - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Greyfriar's Bobby - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Greyfriars Kirk - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13 km / 8.1 mi

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.

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Facilities

Renewable energy source - solar
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Vegetarian breakfast available
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic stirrers
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Free WiFi
Bicycle parking available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Tours/ticket assistance
All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
Comprehensive food waste policy
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
LED light bulbs
Vegetarian menu options available
Water dispenser
Secured bicycle storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Double-glazing on all windows
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Annual carbon offsets
Showcase for local artists
Wheelchair accessible
Humane animal treatment
Vending machine
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Television in common areas
Garden
Elevator door width (inches) - 93
Water-efficient toilets only
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 235
Wheelchair accessible – no
Water-efficient showers only
Express check-out
Billiards or pool table
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Terrace
ATM/banking

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Check-in Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Optional Fees
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 7.99 for adults and GBP 4 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 11.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 11.55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 11.55 (subject to availability)

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

Know Before You Go
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guest rating

7.6
Good
886 reviews
Comfort
7.0
Overall
7.6
Service
7.8
Location
9.4
Amenities
7.2
Condition
7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Neighborhood
8.6
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