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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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CLAUDIA ELISA MARTINS DI • extended_group • br
7
Localização perfeita na cidade mais linda do mundo.
Pros:

Localização.

Cons:

Cozinha compartilhada sem ventilação, a gente sai cheirando comida de dentro. Banheiro sem box, molhava tudo, limpeza do box questionável.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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GEAY • family_with_children • fr
6
Il fallait attendre 1h du matin pour pouvoir trouver le calme. Bars en dessous des fenêtres
Pros:

Trop petit. Trop bruyant. 4ème étage sans ascenseur.

Cons:

La literie. Les matelas sont trop grands en largeur et trop petits en longueur.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Yoshiyuki • extended_group • jp
8
場所はいい、値段も手頃
Pros:

場所がいい
大人数でも泊まれる部屋がある

Cons:

朝早くにキッチンに行った時にネズミがいたのが不安

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Tania • extended_group • es
3
Pros:

Tienen muy buena ubicación. La cama era cómoda.

Cons:

Las habitaciones sucias, hasta había cosas que se habían dejado los anteriores huespedes. Tienes que pagar por las toallas aunque tengas una habitación privada y tienes que hacer tu propia cama. El baño era tan pequeño que no había plato de ducha, debías ducharte junto a la taza del wc mojando todo y estaba lleno de suciedad. No limpian las habitaciones si no lo solicitas por la app y la app no funcionaba. Había ruido del bar pero como estabamos en la última planta era asumible, para acceder al único ascensor que funciona debes atravesar el bar. El ultimo día al irnos vimos una rata cruzar por el bar, por lo que no es recomendable consumir allí.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jing Leng • solo_traveller • gb
7
It's wonderful!
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

The entrance structure is so complicated.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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CLAUDIA ELISA MARTINS DI • extended_group • br
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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michele • family_with_children • ch
1
Pourrie
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

La chambre qui donne sur la terrasse du bar

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Wiktoria • extended_group • pl
1
Okropny
Cons:

Overbooking, panie na recepcji nic nie wiedzą, brudno, śmierdzi, pokoje zupełnie inne niż na zdjęciach

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Massimiliano • family_with_children • it
1
Never again
Pros:

Leaving the property was a relief.

Cons:

evreything, the room, the breakfast, the cleanig

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Dinara • couple • gb
3
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • gb
5
Did the job but I’d spend more and go somewhere else another time if it’s more than one night.
Pros:

Location was handy and it was primarily a place to lay our heads at night.

Cons:

The drains smelled pretty bad. And the room was really too small for the 4 of us. Had it been family (2 adults 2 kids) it would have been fine.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Josephat • solo_traveller • no
10
Was nice
Pros:

It was clean and modern.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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JPCALERO • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Sitio perfecto para disfrutar del centro de Edimburgo,, todo cercano y una terraza bar perfecta para disfrutar y desconectar

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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ana • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

No funcionaban ascensores

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Chung wei • extended_group • fi
1
Bad experience- elevator out of order, bad smell in the room
Cons:

The room has a very bad smell like alcohol. Both elevators were out of order during our 2 days stay so we had to carry our luggage and stroller through the stairs. Front desk lady said it is none of their fault and asked us to be patient. Window in the room is not sealed properly so the room was very cold at night and we could hear loud noise and laughter of local drunkards and youngsters from outside at 2am.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jenho • couple • tw
10
A very nice hostel in Edinburgh
Pros:

Good location just nearby both the Royal Mile and the Edinburgh Waverley Railway station. Staffs were so sweet to give us(senior) the lower bed of the bunk bed in the four bedrooms and very friendly,even carried the heavy suitcases to the door of lift for my wife.
The room-rate per night was affordable.
There were a couple of facilities in the public area,such as the kitchen,game room,Bar and Karaoke 🎤.
We will definitely stay there for the next trip to Edinburgh 😋

Cons:

Bar Happy time until 1am in the midnight might be a little bit noisy for the insomniac.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Julia • extended_group • es
3
Excelente ubicación pero mala calidad
Pros:

La ubicación y que el desayuno buffet fuese gratis

Cons:

La mala limpieza, el ruido excesivo y la mala calidad del desayuno, hay mucha gente joven de fiesta y son muy muy ruidosos, no dejan dormir por las noches

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Gina Friderici • family_with_children • de
7
Für eine Nacht okay
Pros:

Wir waren für eine Nacht in einem Doppelzimmer. Das Hotel ist sauber und die Lage an der Royal Mile wirklich unschlagbar.

Cons:

Ich finde das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis hier leider nicht gut. Ich weiß es ist ein Hostel aber die Zimmer sind relativ teuer (jedenfalls bei uns). Sie sind winzig und zu klein um auch nur einen Koffer auszupacken. Wir hatten einen TV den man nicht nutzen konnte und das Hotel war extrem hellhörig. Man hätte meinen können die Leute im Flur sitzen neben einem im Bett.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Edouard • extended_group • ch
6
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Gabriela • couple • pl
1
Cons:

Pokoje porażka, chyba dawno nie było w nich remontu. Chyba już lepiej dopłacić i mieć lepsze warunki niż to.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee