a&o Edinburgh City
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodations in the center of the Scottish capital. In addition to the 131 fully equipped rooms in which the a&o Hostel Edinburgh City accommodates guests from all over the world. The hotel also has its own pub. The Bar50 is not only an ideal starting point for a proper bar crawl, but also a well-established institution in Edinburgh's nightlife and is distinguished by its great atmosphere and extraordinary events. This makes the hostel particularly suitable for younger guests and city travelers, backpackers and all those visitors who want to explore Edinburgh's nightlife. All our rooms have their own shower and toilet. You have the choice between cozy single and double rooms, spacious family rooms with double bed and bunk bed(s) and convivial multi-bed rooms for 4 to 6 people.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Billiards
  • Karaoke
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Snack bar
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Evening entertainment
  • vending machine
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Picnic Area
  • Sun Deck
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits
  • Strollers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pub crawls
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Free face masks
  • Electronic room key
  • balcony/terrace
  • ATM or cash withdraw on site
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location! And luggage storage! Was a good place to stay for our first night as we landed at midnight! So it was alright!
Too compact! No elevator! Beds were not comfy!
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location is excellent, was able to store my luggage prior to check in, room was very clean
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
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
In city center
Sheets had some small stains. People partying till 4 o clock in the morning and shouting
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Friendly staff, good location
No problems there
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location
Lift wasn’t working; shabby decor; expensive for what was offered
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The staff at reception was nice
Elevator isn’t working currently.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very close to the train station
Noise outside partying
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Sticky floors, broken elevator, dusty rooms, stinky carpet, slow drains, no ventilation.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The free arcade games. Felt not too small.
Life not working we were on level 4
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location was great
Our room was noisy.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Thank you guys for your host. Highly recommendl!
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Check in was good. Facilities were good. One of the people in my room took a phone call at 3am and was chatting and laughing for 10 minutes but that is not the fault of the accommodation.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
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a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom