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A&O Hotels & Hostels
7.8 (7953 reviews)
50 Blackfriars Street , Edinburgh , GB
+44 131 524 1980

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable rooms
Service problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.01
Some reviews mentioned dirty sheets and towels, impacting the cleanliness.
Service
8.48
Mixed feedback; staff were friendly, but some experienced issues with room assignments.
Location
9.52
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location of the hotel.
Room Quality
6.47
Issues with room comfort and space were raised in several reviews.
Amenities
8
Positive mentions of bar facilities and communal areas, though some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
7.46
Some guests felt the prices were reasonable, despite several complaints.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Generally good feedback about the food and bar options.
Overall Experience
7.98
Guests had both positive and negative experiences, balancing out to a decent overall rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:20

Property Description

Unique Accommodation in the Heart of Edinburgh

Vibrant Pub Experience at Bar50
Experience the lively atmosphere and unique events at our very own Bar50, making it the perfect spot for a fun night out and mingling with fellow travelers.

Versatile Room Options
Choose from a variety of room types, including single, double, family, and multi-bed rooms, all equipped with private showers and toilets for your comfort.

Ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant Scottish capital? Book your stay at a&o Hostel Edinburgh City now!

Important information:

Guests under the age of 16 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Guests under 18 should have parental permission if not accompanied by parents and can only be accommodated in private rooms, not in shared dormitories.

When a booking is made for more than 9 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 7953 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.01
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 6.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 7.98
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Katalin • extended_group • hu
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Muriel • solo_traveller • fr
3
Navrée, je ne conseillerais pas cet endroit
Pros:

Le tarif

Cons:

Trop de monde pour une salle de bain et toilette
Il a fallu attendre 23h pour pouvoir prendre la douche
Bruyant
Les fenêtres ne se ferment pas

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Liliana • family_with_children • pt
7
Aceitável
Pros:

A localização é excelente.

Cons:

Barulho do bar. Pagamos as toalhas (1,80£ cada toalha de banho) e um depósito de 10£ pelo secador de cabelo que diziam devolver e já deixamos o alojamento no dia 8/09 e hoje dia 12/09 ainda não nos devolveram o dinheiro.
Estes valores pagos a chegado ao hotel não nos foram informados antes. Sobre o secador de cabelo enviei várias mensagens para o alojamento a perguntar se tinham e nunca me responderam.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Elena • extended_group • de
6
Top Lage, aber nichts für einen schönen Städtetrip zu viert.
Pros:

Die Lage ist top.

Cons:

Sehr laut, nicht sehr sauber und das Frühstück ist recht spartanisch und einfach.

Das Vierbettzimmer war viel zu klein und hatte zu wenig Platz für vier Erwachsene, die mit ihren Koffern und Sachen hantieren müssen.

Das Fenster geht nur einen Spalt auf und man hat wenig Luft. Dafür ist es umso lauter, weil vorm Fenster bis in die Nacht gefeiert wird.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • solo_traveller • ca
4
Excessive Noise Level, night after night
Pros:

The location is good

Cons:

The hostel is very noisy. There wre signs to say no noise between 10pm to 6am, yet there were young people talking loud, screaming, laughing, swearing into the morning hours 3, 4 am in the court yard. This facility is not suitable for people who want a night rest. We stayed for 3 nights and every night, the noise level was excessive.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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shivam • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tien Dat • extended_group • vn
6
Nơi ở không an toàn
Pros:

Nơi ở đi bộ lên đỉnh đồi khá là vất vả .

Cons:

Thường xuyên sảy ra trộm vì có người ngoài cũng có thể vào .

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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MADELEINE • solo_traveller • es
1
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Uncomfortable, even for 1 night !

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Marian • solo_traveller • pl
10
Czysto kulturalnie miła obsługa. Doskonałe położenie automat do kawy do wymiany. Wszystkim polecam!
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Wagner • family_with_children • br
6
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Erich • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Well located

Cons:

Rooms smelled like vomit

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • couple • de
5
Good location, but poor communication from reception and lack of basic room setup.
Pros:

Location and pet friendly

Cons:

We were on the 11th floor. To reach the lift, you had to take a different lift and walk through the building. There was no explanation at reception, and we only found out when we entered the wrong lift.

After finally taking the second lift, we realized there were no towels or bed linen on the beds. So, we had to go downstairs to get them from reception. Why didn't they tell us everything at once?

Additionally, the office chair was almost broken, the soap dispenser in the bathroom was broken, and the armchair in the room was dirty.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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PARIDE • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Mi è piaciuta molto la pulizia degli asciugamani e lenzuola. Anche i bagni molto puliti. Noi avevamo una camera privata con bagno

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • extended_group • fr
7
Point fort: emplacement
Pros:

Son emplacement

Cons:

Propreté des sanitaires- présence de conduits non finis

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • be
5
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Ontbijt was niet te doen. Echt niet lekker en niet genoeg.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sanna 007 • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

Personal sehr nett!

Cons:

Fahrstuhl über mehrere Tage defekt- das Fluchtwege-Treppenhaus sehr abenteuerlich und mit Reisegepäck sehr beschwerlich....ich hatte wohl einfach nur Pech...

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marília Patta • solo_traveller • br
8
Ótimo custo benefício
Pros:

Localização, preço, limpeza, agilidade no check in online. Quarto privativo com banheiro privativo muito espaçoso

Cons:

Wifi fraco, faltava ganchos para pendurar roupa, rua barulhenta com bares , caução de 10 libras para usar secador de cabelo e depois devolvem mas demora para entrar no cartão.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Selim Övünç • solo_traveller • tr
6
Pros:

Location, rate

Cons:

Too hot, no a.c, extra fee for towels

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • de
8
Top Lage
Pros:

Lage war super, check in und check out unkompliziert. Privates Bad war sauber.

Cons:

Orientierung innerhalb des Hotels war ganz so einfach. Es hätte eine bessere Ausschilderung gebraucht. Verschiedene Aufzüge führen in verschiedene Stockwerke.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • pt
8
Cons:

The communal kitchen is very small

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee