a&o Hostel Edinburgh City is a 2-star hostels that has been welcoming guests since 2006.
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City is part of A&O Hostels under a&o hostels Group.
There are 132 rooms spread across 6 floors.
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7.6
/10
Pleasant
1,015 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
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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Mohammad
10.0
/ 10
Lovely stay in a very nice location.
Staff at reception were absolutely lovely and were super helpful!
Will gladly stay here again :)
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.
In the Area
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE
Main Facilities
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Elevator
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Express check-out
ATM/Banking
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE
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General Information
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City is a 2-star hostels that has been welcoming guests since 2006. a&o Hostel Edinburgh City is part of A&O Hostels under a&o hostels Group. There are 132 rooms spread across 6 floors.
Location
Located at 50 Blackfriars Street in Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Those looking to explore will find People's Story Museum, No11 Brasserie & Boutique Hotel & Intimate Wedding Venue, and Johnnie Walker Princes Street nearby.
Facilities & Amenities
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City has Elevator, Garden, Wheelchair accessible, Express check-out, ATM/Banking, and more.
Contact
Phone number: 44 131-524 1989
All facilities in a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Lobby
Bedroom
Others
Guest Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
Activity & Leisure
- Garden
- TV in Common Area
- Locally Owned Tours & Activities
Public Facilities
- Elevator
- Smoke Free Property
Meals & Dining
- Breakfast
- Vegetarian Breakfast Available
- Snack bar
Accessibility
- Assistive Listening Device
- Wheelchair accessible
Sports & Recreation
- Billiard
Connectivity
- Wi-FiTEXT
Accommodation Facilities
- Terrace
Transportation
- Secured Bicycle Storage
Nearby Facilities
- ATM/Bank
Accommodation Policy & General Information in a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
Important Notice
- 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.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Minimum Age Policy
18
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General Information
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at a&o Hostel Edinburgh City | 132 |
Number of floors in a&o Hostel Edinburgh City | 6 |
Another facilities in a&o Hostel Edinburgh City | 24-hour front desk, Express check-out, Garden, TV in Common Area, Locally Owned Tours & Activities |
Frequently asked question in a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
What is normal check-in & check-out time at a&o Hostel Edinburgh City?
The standard check-in time at a&o Hostel Edinburgh City is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of a&o Hostel Edinburgh City?
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does a&o Hostel Edinburgh City have?
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City has 6 floors.
How many rooms are available at a&o Hostel Edinburgh City?
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City has 132 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about a&o Hostel Edinburgh City?
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City is well-known for its Location, Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
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Other sources (1,001)
7.6
Pleasant
From 1,001 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6
Room Comfort
7.0
Location
9.4
Service and Facilites
8.0
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Ross Andrew
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
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Eleanor
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The kitchen is barely functional. It needs a lot of work. The wifi was also a challenge- likely due to construction.
Geese
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Meeting requirements and convenience location
Mary
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Kamel Ibrahim
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The hostel is close to royal miles one of the tourist attractions in Edinburgh. Definitely worth it for solo traveler
Mohammad
Friends and family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely stay in a very nice location.
Staff at reception were absolutely lovely and were super helpful!
Will gladly stay here again :)
Kimberly
Friends and family with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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John
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
William
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
There was no elevator and we had to take the luggage up the steep stairs. There was no air conditioner and the windows barely open to let the cold in. The open windows let all the scream and loud talking from the amenities area, you could barely sleep. The toilet and the shower was no divided and everything got wet, moreover the water from the shower did not drained maintaining the water still, not very clean sharing this with strangers.
DO NOT STAY HERE.
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Md Mehdi
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
very economical stay
Jody
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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!
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Eric
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 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 23 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Louise
Friends and family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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 26 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.
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Prince
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago
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Great area!
Martin
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great location, bar on property was great.
Colin
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 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 38 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great location and clutter free.
Sally
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Really nice staff and very clean, very comfy beds
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