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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

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A short walk from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Bar 50, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 740
AED 925 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a small table with two orange stools.

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A corridor with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a door at the end.

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a door leading to another room.

Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, white bedding, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a small table, and a door leading to a hallway.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a small table, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

Twin room for Single use

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a small orange ottoman.

8-Bed Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden door, and a small table with chairs.

6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 4

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A spacious, multi-level shopping mall with high ceilings and ornate railings.
    National Museum of Scotland
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a pub named 'Squeez,' and a shop called 'Pink.'
    Victoria Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A church interior with a large organ, stained glass windows, and floral arrangements.
    St. Giles' Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.
    Grassmarket
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Bella Italia
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Edinburgh
    2 min walk
  • Landy’s
    2 min walk
  • Bannerman's Bar
    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 like:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and secured bicycle storage
    • A water dispenser, ATM/banking services, and a billiards/pool table
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 132 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenSign Hotel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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 10 for adults and GBP 5 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
  • Elevator (93 inch wide door)

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • 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 sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

More

  • 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 13
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 13
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 13 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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 13 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 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel on 8 September 2026 start from AED 740, excluding 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 13 (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 13 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh, and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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