A&O Edinburgh City

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE|
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A&O Edinburgh City
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE·View on map
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Overall Score
Nice
6.9Nice
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.1
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.1
Free WiFi7.1
Facilities7.0
Value for money7.0
Who stays here
Solo34%
Families26%
Groups24%
Couples16%

Overview

Overall Score
Nice
6.9Nice
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.1
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.1
Free WiFi7.1
Facilities7.0
Value for money7.0
Who stays here
Solo34%
Families26%
Groups24%
Couples16%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 02:00-10:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 10.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Greek, Russian, Slovak
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:540
Former name
Safestay Edinburgh
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Rooms and availability

Room for Single Use
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Dormitory Room Mixed
  • Max:
    10 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Bed in shared room
6 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Bed in shared room
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Leisure/ TV room

Lift

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
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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

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
390 m
High St.
Royal Mile
390 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
390 m
Monument
Scott Monument
390 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
390 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
420 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
390 m
Theatre
Festival Theatre
390 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
390 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museum
390 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
390 m
Public Building
The Scottish Parliament
420 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
390 m
Museum
John Knox House
390 m
43-45 High Street
Scottish Storytelling Centre
420 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
390 m
Restaurant
Bar 50
100 m
Restaurant
Zara Fast Foods Pizza & Burger House
10 m
Restaurant
The Piemaker
290 m
Restaurant
Pilgrim Bar
70 m
Restaurant
Greggs
110 m
Restaurant
Burrito 'n' Shake
330 m
Restaurant
The Tron
270 m
Restaurant
Yocoko Noodle Bar
250 m
Restaurant
Zenobia
290 m
Restaurant
Forsyth's Tea Room
180 m
Restaurant
Caffe Nero
230 m

Reviews of A&O Edinburgh City

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FAQ about A&O Edinburgh City

Is there any public transport near A&O Edinburgh City?
Yes, there is Museum of Childhood bus stop a few moments from A&O Edinburgh City.
Which is the closest airport to the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City?
The 2-star A&O Edinburgh City is situated within 100 km of Dundee airport.
What is the time of check-in and check-out at the 2-star property?
Guests can check in at the 2-star property from 15:00 and check out until 10:00.
How much does a nights' stay at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel cost?
Starting from $34, you can enjoy a one-night stay at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel.
Which payment methods are available at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City?
At the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City, guests can pay with сash, Visa, and Mastercard or other payment methods.
What facilities are featured at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel?
The 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel features a cash machine and a lift for guests' comfort.
Which restaurants in the vicinity of the property come highly recommended?
Guests can visit Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant, located a minute's walk from the property, or Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, situated only 5 minutes' walk away.
What room types are available at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel?
The 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel provides such room types as Twin Room, pets are not allowed in shared Mixed Dorm pax, and 4-bed Dorm.
Is the kitchen available at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City?
Yes, at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City a kitchen is available.
What kind of bathrooms are featured at the hostel?
Private bathrooms with a bathtub and a shower are provided in some of the rooms at the hostel.
Is there a laundry at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City?
Yes, the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City provides a laundry for guests' convenience.
Are there parking options at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel?
The 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel provides guests with a garage.
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