A&O Edinburgh City
55.949192, -3.185744Overview
Hostel in Edinburgh's Old Town with Bar50 pub and nightly entertainment
Bar50 Nightclub and Live Events
A&O Edinburgh City has its own pub, Bar50, which is a well-established institution in Edinburgh's nightlife. The venue hosts karaoke, live music performances, and nightclub/DJ sets. Guests can also join pub crawls, watch live sport events, and attend stand-up comedy shows.
Bar50 and On-Site Dining
The Bar50 at a&o Hostel Edinburgh City serves a variety of drinks and offers a snack bar, kids' meals, and special diet menus. A coffee house on site provides hot beverages, and the hotel offers breakfast with fruit and kid-friendly buffet options. Guests can also order packed lunches and request wine or champagne.
Room Types and Private Bathrooms
A&O Edinburgh City offers 131 rooms with private bathrooms, including single, double, and family rooms. Family rooms come with a double bed and bunk bed(s), while multi-bed rooms accommodate 4 to 6 people. All rooms have their own shower and toilet.
Guest Facilities and Pet Policy
A&O Edinburgh City has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, lockers, and a tour desk. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, along with laundry service and vending machines. Pets are allowed, and the hotel provides strollers and facilities for disabled guests.
Central Edinburgh Location
The hotel is situated in Edinburgh's Old Town, just off the Royal Mile. Walking tours exploring local culture start from the property. The hotel has family rooms, a kid-friendly buffet, and a terrace with outdoor furniture and a picnic area.
- Location: Edinburgh's Old Town, just off the Royal Mile
- Rooms: 131 rooms with private bathrooms, family rooms with bunk beds
- Dining: Bar50 pub with drinks, kids' meals, and breakfast buffet
- Entertainment: Live music, karaoke, pub crawls, stand-up comedy
- Services: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, pet-friendly, meeting facilities
- Family: Kid-friendly buffet, strollers, walking tours
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:10 persons
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Bed options:1 Bed in shared room
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Bed in shared room
Facilities
Main facilities
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Coffee shop
Leisure/ TV room
Sports & Fitness
- Billiard tables
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about A&O Edinburgh City
| 💵 Lowest room price | 29 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 13.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Edinburgh, EDI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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