A&O Edinburgh City

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A&O Edinburgh City
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Overview

Situated in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants, just 1.1 km from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", the 2-star smoke-free A&O Edinburgh City hotel boasts a sun terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities. Just near the combined National Museum of Scotland, this Edinburgh hostel with 540 rooms features a vending machine and a lift.

Location

The hotel is nestled in the centre of Edinburgh, about 400 metres from the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument. At the A&O Edinburgh City, you'll be within 20 minutes' walk of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert. Guests might also go see Calton Craigs, which is 0.9 km away. The accommodation is situated within a few blocks of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", while Edinburgh bus station lies merely 10 minutes' walk away.

A&O Edinburgh City hotel is 500 m from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

The quiet rooms feature such comforts as air conditioning. They come with private bathrooms. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hairdryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is provided in the café. Guests can relax and have a snack in the lounge bar. Sample European specialties at Larder Go located a few moments from the A&O Edinburgh City.

Leisure & Business

This Edinburgh hotel features live performances, a nightclub, and karaoke.

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 GBP9.90 per person per day. 
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

Twin Room
  • Max:
    8 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Single bed
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
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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 448 C$
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.4
✈️ Distance to airport 13.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

Address
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
390 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
390 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
390 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
390 m
Monument
Scott Monument
390 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
420 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
390 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
390 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
390 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
390 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
390 m
Museum
John Knox House
390 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
390 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
390 m
Church
Mercat Cross
100 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
390 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
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

7.2 /10
Very good
5820 reviews
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  • C
    Christopher
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 24 Jul
    Perfect
    9.6

    Spacious and clean rooms, with nice decor and all necessary amenities. Great location in a popular tourist area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good water pressure in the shower. Value for money.

  • J
    Jade
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 21 Jul
    Great
    8.0

    Great location, staff is friendly!

    It was very noisy and cold at night.

  • P
    Peter
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 21 Jul
    Great
    8.8

    location is excellent

    the windows went outside

  • C
    Charles
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 24 Jun
    Perfect
    9.0

    Downtown hotel, easy walk to university and royal mile. Family of 4, rented a 4-person room with bunk beds. Linens provided, clean and comfortable. Teenage sons loved the bar and outdoor patio. Front desk staff helpful and kind, assisted with printing. Great value, would stay again.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Jun
    Great
    8.2

    Excellent localization, free wifi, great bar inside the hostel, baggage storage.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Jun
    Great
    8.6

    This was my first time using a hostel type facility. I was pleasantly surprised. The room was a good size, the facility well managed and the staff was great. Loved having Wi-Fi.

    The room was not as clean as I would have liked. The bathroom floors were dirty and the carpets were not vacummed well. Other than that, it was a good experience.

  • W
    William
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 20 Jun
    Great
    8.6

    Great location, friendly staff, excellent amenities , comfortable beds, spacious room, clean and hygienic.

    Nothing not to love.

  • Wrote a review on 18 Jun
    Great
    8.8

    The location of the hostel is great, a side street off the royal mile. Would def stay there again. Close to a quirky little bar call The Waverly - worth a visit :)

  • Wrote a review on 17 Jun
    Perfect
    9.8

    The location is fantastic - walking distance to the Royal Mile, the castle & many other places. They do have towels & bedding there, which is nice. Better than a usual hostel.

    It's OK for a weekend, but longer I would stay in a more comfortable hotel. Hated the shower - is noisy, but to be expected at a hostel!

  • C
    Charles
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 11 Jun
    Perfect
    9.0

    Convenient location near major attractions and shopping. Comfortable beds and clean facilities. Great discounts at the attached bar and restaurant. Spacious and well-equipped showers. Abundant dining and shopping options nearby.

  • Wrote a review on 10 Jun
    Perfect
    9.2

    Its quite modern although rooms are very basic, and the food served in the bar isnt the best.

  • Wrote a review on 09 Jun
    Perfect
    9.2

    good location, big space in the room. if breakfast is free, it will better.

  • G
    Geoff
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 Jun
    Great
    8.8

    The value for money was great, and the room was comfortable with amazing views. The location was perfect, close to transportation and tourist attractions. The staff was friendly and helpful.

    Food for breakfast could have been better.

  • Wrote a review on 07 Jun
    Great
    8.0

    The location is amazing, staff was very nice, room was clean, no complaints other than the hall floor was noisy.

  • Wrote a review on 06 Jun
    Great
    8.2

    Nice place in the city centre. I was afraid the room would be very noisy, after reading the other reviews, but the noise from the bar was acceptable and didn't disturb us. Room was clean and beds were comfortable.

    We had to wait in a que at the reception for about an hour in order to get into our rooms because there were problems with the cleaning. The receptionist was very helpful and gave us another room that was clean.

FAQ about A&O Edinburgh City

What is the distance from the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel to Edinburgh city centre?
Edinburgh city centre is reachable within a 5-minute walk from the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel.
Which landmarks are closest to the A&O Edinburgh City hotel?
Guests of the A&O Edinburgh City hotel can visit the José Martí Scott Monument (about 400 metres from the accommodation), or the combined National Museum of Scotland placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel?
Guests of the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel can take advantage of a garage.
Can I eat breakfast at the hostel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the café of the hostel.
What are the booking prices at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel?
The prices at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel start from £286.
What payment methods are available in the A&O Edinburgh City hotel?
At the A&O Edinburgh City hotel, you can pay using Visa and Maestro.
What kinds of rooms does the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel offer?
The 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel offers such room types as Dormitory Room, Quadruple Room, and Triple Room.
Does the staff at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel will help you in Spanish, English, Italian, Russian, and Polish.
Are there any business facilities featured at the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel?
Yes, for business travellers the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel provides a photocopy machine and complimentary wireless internet access.
Are there any cleaning services provided at the hostel?
Yes, the hostel offers housekeeping service and a laundry room.
Which facilities are provided in the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel?
Top locations of the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel include a storage for belongings and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security and a luggage locker.

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