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A&O Hotels & Hostels
7.8 (7429 reviews)
50 Blackfriars Street , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 7429 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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Priya • extended_group • gb
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Mailley • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kay • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Location is excellent, was able to store my luggage prior to check in, room was very clean

Cons:

Had to queue for 40 minutes to check in despite having filled in all the information online prior to arrival. Lifts were out of order

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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MOHAMMED • solo_traveller • sa
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Priyanwada • extended_group • au
7
Good for a quick in and out to explore the city! But not for a longtime stay!
Pros:

Location! And luggage storage!
Was a good place to stay for our first night as we landed at midnight! So it was alright!

Cons:

Too compact! No elevator! Beds were not comfy!

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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alicia • solo_traveller • mx
4
Solo para gente joven con bajos estándares
Pros:

Tiene muy buen ubicación, ciertamente excepcional para turistas.

Cons:

Es muy sucio el lugar, todo el piso esta pegajoso todo el tiempo, el elevador no servía y es una grosería porque sus pisos son dobles, la ropa de cama se veía limpia pero fuera de eso todo estaba sucio todo el tiempo. Había una toalla afuera de mi cuarto que duró ahí toda la semana, hasta que les tuve que avisar. Que no limpian los dormitorios diario pero todos los pasillos y todo apesta.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Anouchka • solo_traveller • ch
5
Moyen
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Le bruit du bar en dessous

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, good location

Cons:

No problems there

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
Κόλλας Νικόλαος • solo_traveller • gr
6
Pros:

In city center

Cons:

Sheets had some small stains. People partying till 4 o clock in the morning and shouting

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • gb
5
Average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lift wasn’t working; shabby decor; expensive for what was offered

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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GaXwZ • couple • fr
2
Le seul point positif l'emplacement mais n'espérez pas bien dormir dans cet hôtel, une odeur d'égout désagré
Pros:

L'emplacement dans la ville

Cons:

Être au 5eme étage sans ascenseur car en panne, chaleur accablante au 5eme étage et encore plus dans la chambre.
Du bruit jusqu'à 2h voir 3h du matin.
Le choix du petit déjeuner très limité, très petit, pas adapter au nombre de la clientèle. Tout le monde se marchait dessus.

Odeur d'égout dans la salle de bain.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • couple • de
3
If you Are low on Budget and there is no other Option…
Pros:

The Room was really big with a Fan ,hairdryer ,power Adapter and a separate toilett .the people at the reception were nice and tried their Best to handle all the claims.the bar at the ground was really nice.

Cons:

The elevator didnt work-it was really REALLY hard to get the luggage in the 5th floor and back.when we First entered the Room the floor was sticky,the window didnt stay open and the Fan was Full of dust Spreading it through the whole Room.after my reclaim at the reception they could fix the window and floor on the next day.unfortunatly the Room and bathroom were really old,Dirty, and dark.Because of the current heat we could Not really sleep in the Room under the roof and everytime we went back to the Hotel we didnt want to Go up-sad that there Are no drinks at the Bars outside allowed After 10pm.if you want hot water you have to buy at the vending Maschine. We also thought about having breakfast (10pound each) but because of the visit of a School class the buffet was messy and unhygenic-> rather eat outside
I know it is a Hostel but it is really just the Minimum-you get a Room/bed

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ethan • couple • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ebrecht • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • it
5
Non ci tornerei assolutamente
Pros:

Posizione ottimale,centralissimo. Lenzuola pulite

Cons:

Ascensore rotto,4 piani a piedi con le valigie. Colazione molto scarsa.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • solo_traveller • ae
8
I love A&O because they listen to details
Pros:

The staff at reception was nice

Cons:

Elevator isn’t working currently.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • it
6
Faticoso
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Camera al sesto piano con ascensore rotto per 5gg

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Florezcel • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Die Lage, Betten sind bequem

Cons:

bissl warm drin, es gibt Ventilator, aber so laut. Aufzug war auch kaputt

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee