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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel has 132 rooms in total.

Does a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provide parking?

Yes, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.

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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is well-known for its Location, Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Name: a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
Address: 50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE, 50 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NE, Scotland
Rating: 7.6

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Yoshiana S.

9.7

/ 10

Safestay is really good, close to the city center, just a 5-minute walk to Royal Mile Street, 10-15 minutes to Edinburgh Castle, if you like shopping, it's on Princess Street, 10 minutes walk. There is also a free walking tour about 2-2.5 hours, pretty good information about Edinburg, the rooms are clean, there is a bar downstairs, if you can book with breakfast in this bar, but if not include breakfast, there is also a kitchen complete with microwave, stove, cutlery and cooking utensils. Arriving early or returning home after check-out time is easy, just leave it at luggage storage, free, recommended this place.

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Jody

10.0

/ 10

The manager was very cordial and kind when we checked in. The hostel itself is excellent. No air, but fans that do the trick. We stayed in a four bunk room with two private toilets and showers. It was great. Close to everything and we walked everywhere. The street and sidewalk outside were a little littered. But that did not affect our stay. There was a cafe and small outdoor gathering area perfect for a rest or cocktail!

Jeana

10.0

/ 10

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.

Linda

10.0

/ 10

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.

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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE

Main Facilities

24-Hour Front Desk

WiFi

Elevator

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is a hostel is located at Edinburgh. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

What's around a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE

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General
Near Royal Mile

Location
With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grassmarket and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Princes Street.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

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
Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

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

Facilities
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.

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

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.

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.

All facilities in a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Bar, Cafe and Lounge

Entertainment Facility

Common Space

Lobby

Accommodation Services

Food and Drinks

Vegetarian meal
Breakfast
Snack bar

Things to Do

Outdoor facilities
TV lounge
Garden

Accessibilty

Accessibility equipment
Wheelchair accessible

Public Facilities

Elevator
Smoke-free area

Hotel Services

Express check-out
24-hour Receptionist

Transportation

Bicycle storage

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Terrace

Nearby Facilities

ATM/Banking

Sports and Recreations

Billiard

Accommodation Policy & General Information in a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Important Note

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

From 15:00

Check-out:

Before 10:00

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.

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Cashless transactions are available, Essential workers only - NO

General Information

Popular Facilities	24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 15:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability	Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel	132
Number of floors in a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel	6
Another facilities in a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel	Vegetarian meal, Breakfast, Snack bar, Outdoor facilities, TV lounge

Frequently asked question in a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

What are available facilities at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?

There are top facilites at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)

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

The standard check-in time at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00

Does a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provide breakfast?

Yes, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.

What is the star rating of a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel?

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is a 2.0-star hotel.

How many floors does a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel have?

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel has 6 floors.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Traveloka (14)

Other sources (1,001)

7.6

Pleasant

From 1,001 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Room Comfort

7.0

Location

9.6

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Md Mehdi

10.0

/10

Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

very economical stay

Jody

10.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Eric

8.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Basic hostel. Loud part of town at night, but clean safe place to stay in a shared room for cheap.

Jeana

with Children

10.0

/10

Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Louise

Friends and Family Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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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

with Friends

8.0

/10

Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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

10.0

/10

Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great area!

Martin

10.0

/10

Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location, bar on property was great.

Colin

10.0

/10

Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The shops were close and the staff were incredibly helpful and nice

Jorge Alberto

10.0

/10

Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location and clutter free.

Sally

10.0

/10

Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Really nice staff and very clean, very comfy beds

Daniel

Leisure

8.0

/10

Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very central location clean and modern facilities

Linda

10.0

/10

Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Emmely

Friends and Family Family

8.0

/10

Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We loved all the amenities. The bar was open late, so we could eat, drink, and meet people. We got our laundry done. The location is very convenient to the train station and lots to do in Edinburgh.

Rebecca

Leisure with Partner

4.0

/10

Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

2 members of security entered the room without consent at 3.15am due to a noise complaint on floor 2…our room was on floor 3! I found it hard to settle after this issue and I did approach a member a staff about it during check out and was given a number to call to take the matter further!

chris

Business

10.0

/10

Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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Very very clean and spotless, staff unbelievable and helpful. Definitely going back

Susan

6.0

/10

Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Comfortable beds and good location

Grecelli

Friends and Family with Friends

6.0

/10

Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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The place is conveniently located near several tourist attractions, with plenty of restaurants to choose from nearby. The location makes it easy to explore the area, which we really appreciated. However, it can get quite noisy at night due to sounds from outside or the pub at the hostel, even with the windows closed. There’s no proper ventilation in the room, and it feels quite warm even when the heater isn’t on. When we arrived, two of the beds hadn’t been prepared, so we had to put on the bed linens and duvet covers ourselves. The room was also a bit dusty, and there were noticeable marks or stains on the uncovered pillows and duvets. The electrical sockets are all located in one spot near the radiator, which isn’t very convenient since it’s far from the bunk beds. This made it difficult for others in the room to charge their devices. There’s also only one small trash bin provided, which was used for both the toilet and the room. Considering it’s meant for a group or family stay, we found this setup not very practical or hygienic. Overall, the location is great and convenient for sightseeing, but the room could use some improvements in cleanliness, comfort, and layout to make it more suitable for group stays

Agnes

Friends and Family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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Yes room was spotless staff very nice and helpful

Alistair

Business

2.0

/10

Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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