a&o Edinburgh City

About this hostel

Situated in Edinburgh, this attractive hostel for $165 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodation in the centre 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.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.24 miles

Stirling Castle

31.69 miles

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.30 miles

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.38 miles

a&o Edinburgh City

3.4

Average(4,879 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Great for pets

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Internet / Wifi, Balcony / Patio and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.24 miles

Stirling Castle

31.69 miles

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.30 miles

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.38 miles

Reviews

3.4/5.0

Average(4,879 Reviews)

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5.0

May 2024

It was good, but alot of beds in one room

The bed was so uncomfortable the,

Its in main town

10.0

May 2024

Bueno bonito económico

Situación, limpieza, amabilidad de los empleados, tranquilo

7.0

May 2024

Just for one night

Breakfast was good and what I've already expected. Good quantities of restrooms inside the bedroom. Lovely staff crew.

Bed qualities. Huge noise from the bar, if you have a soft sleep is gonna be hard to you rest.

4.0

May 2024

Närhet till allt, underbar stad

Närheten till staden, restauranger och affärer samt våra utflykter

Nyckelkortet som inte fungerade flera gånger under vistelsen. Musik som vi hade precis under vårt fönster. Fick fel rum först med våningssäng och vi är tre äldre personer varav en nästan blind.

8.0

May 2024

Good

Everything but 1 thing

The vending machine only lets you purchase one thing at once, if you do more than 1 then it only charges you for the first item you selected and you have to do it again to get the second item

7.0

May 2024

Normal

Location

Price

9.0

May 2024

Ottima posizione

Posizione perfetta a due passi da Royal Mile, abbiamo prenotato una famigliare con due letti e due a castello. Senza ben pulita con tutto l’essenziale. Sembrava piuttosto nuovo anche il bagno con una bella doccia comoda. Il phone o cuscini extra si possono chiedere in prestito alla reception.

Come immaginavano il sabato notte c’è stata parecchia confusione fino a tardi, avendo la stanza al secondo piano si sentiva tutto il rumore e schiamazzi degli avventori del pub. Ma già la seconda notte era tutto più tranquillo. Materassi non proprio comodi.

7.0

May 2024

Boa

Localização muito boa

8.0

Apr 2024

Really good value

A good value establishment conveniently situated near the Royal Mile. Bar meal was very tasty.

A bit noisy in the evenings (but does quieten down at a reasonable time).

6.0

Apr 2024

Good location, sub par accommodation.

The location was ideal for attending gigs at Bannermans. It also had a cash machine on site which was handy for grabbing some money before I set off on my next trip. There's a handy wee button at reception for booking taxis which arrived quite promptly. The staff on reception were lovely and informative. Any time I messaged the hostel leading up to my stay, they got back to me in good time and provided me with all the information I requested. The shower in the room had a good water pressure and I had a nice wee table and stools in there too.

First off, no TV in my room. I'm aware that it's a hostel but any others that I've stayed in previously have had one. The shower which as previously mentioned did have good pressure, was like some kind of water torture, going from tepid to freezing all the time. The window although tiny, need an upgrade, expected noise outside on a Saturday night but it sounded as if it was in my room beside me. Upon leaving the amount of people congregating in the foyer when trying to use the cash machine was intimidating. The bed was really uncomfortable and the room was cold. There was also no socket next to the mirror. Finally, the price for one night (£151) was absolutely ludicrous.

7.0

Mar 2024

Tout peut se faire à pied.

L’emplacement était idyllique car au milieu de la vieille ville et surtout à proximité de toutes les commodités. Tous peut se faire à pied.

Il n’y a rien à redire sur l’établissement.

6.0

Jan 2024

Ok for an overnight

Good location

Very small family room, tired decor and very squeaky beds

8.0

Nov 2023

Efficient

Location

Very basic

8.0

Nov 2023

Coole Lokation, die Küche des Hostels hat angenehm überrascht.

Unkompliziert und zentral gelegen. Unerwartet vielseitiges Frühstück.

Die Matratzen waren sehr hart. Wir vermissten einen Fön.

5.0

Nov 2023

A&O Edinburgh

Die Lage war wirklich gut. Im Großen und Ganzen würd ich sagen ok fürden Preis.

Die Betten waren extrem durchgelegen und extrem laut da es ein Metallgestell war. Am 1. Tag ging die Kaffeemaschine nicht, Antwort des Personals war nur "wissen wir", die Auswahl beim Frühstück war generell nicht sehr groß. Pancake Automat war dort aber keine Anleitung wie er funktioniert und auch kein Personal auffindbar um zu fragen. Ein Pub ist direkt integriert, was einerseits Recht angenehm ist weil man nicht weit für ein Bier muss andererseits nachts extrem laut. Es macht fast keinen Unterschied ob die Fenster offen oder zu sind.

8.0

Nov 2023

Lovely weekend trip!

Very good location and friendly staff, especially at reception :) Everything was extremely clean! Good breakfast. Noise wasn't as bad as expected, the hostel is in Edinburgh centre so obviously there was some noise from the streets, but inside it was very quiet :)

No light above the mirror, which was located in a small corner, so it was really dark, not really the point of a mirror! The coffee machine at breakfast wasn't working the first morning, but it was fixed the next day.

8.0

Oct 2023

Edinburgh visit

Nice and close to the centre of Edinburgh, clean and basic. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Nice and quiet!

My key card didn't work, but my friends did so it was ok! The only thing that I would have preferred is being able to open the window more, but that's just a personal thing!

1.0

Aug 2023

Bad

Just the location

It was not clean, bathroom was horrible. The bed was making a lot of noise

7.0

Aug 2023

Good

I’m female and was put in a room with two males.

10.0

Aug 2023

I had an outstanding stay with A&O. Lovely staff, beautifully made.

Vibe, facilities, Staff, environment. Luggage keeping facilities, locker for luggage, big sitting areas. Indoor stand up comedy rooms. I loved it so much here.

Everything was perfect

8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

Close to old town

Noisy, broken curtain with light streaming in

6.0

Aug 2023

a&o edinburgh review

Very close to Royal Mile. Reception is always open.

Noise from the bar downstairs was loud and kept going till 2am. Room is very small for 4ppl but good for a very short stay. Linen and towels not provided for (though it was mentioned in the terms and conditions).

4.0

Jul 2023

Disappointing

Centrality

Very small room with average bed.

9.0

Jul 2023

Overall it was okay.

Pretty central and close to more or less all the main attractions of the city. Rooms had free lockers under the beds to store luggage, guests just had to bring their own locks 🔒.

The room I stayed in had two windows facing the street and it was pretty noisy at night, especially after the pubs were closed.

5.0

Jul 2023

Hostel quality for hotel prices

Location

Bed, bedding, no towels

6.0

Jul 2023

Good location and ambience even though the cleanliness is not the adequate

The location was incredible. In the old town and very close to touristic places

Super dirty and the staff, even though was very friendly, didn’t assist us. The light of our bathroom didn’t work and they didn’t fix it

1.0

Jul 2023

Don't go here If you want to be treated nicely.

location is average room was interesting guests good I see why this is the second lowest price in Edinburgh on Booking now at the moment...

Crowded rooms of people who don't wash themselves, cards don't work right for no one on the terrace. Staff is really young, inexperienced and unprofessional. I bought souvenirs from their reception, about double the amount for staying there and they still didn't show any respect. I had a business meeting until late hours and couldn't check in after 00:00, so I had to wait until 15 o'clock without sleep. It was heavy raining and I couldn't move easily from there. So I was drinking coffee near reception minding my own things on my laptop and the receptionist tries to kick me out. I talked to the manager straight away, and he helped me to stay as he explained his staff this isn't the way to treat guests. So, as I was waiting until morning to check in, I got in a room of my friend Diego just to put away my suitcases, because they have a locker that seems really unreliable and I carried some valuable items. I was getting ready for the day, when two young girl came in to my room to kick me out of the hotel. As I was leaving they refunded me my 22£ in cash to my hands ! Can you believe this? One more thing, I bought a coupon for a breakfast worth 7.5£, but couldn't use it as they said they cannot know if I have used it already and didn't drop the coupon in the box compartment. WHAAAAAT ??? Am getting mad as I am writing this because it isn't over. I came to another hotel which I liked and decided to go on a Pub Crawl with my friends. So I payed for it 19.90£ to visit 7 bars in one night. Guess what, first station was a fifty bar, which is actually connected with the hotel as they are next to each other and work together. So, they say to me, you need to go and we will refund you... I sincerely don't recommend this place to anyone.

6.0

Jun 2023

Basic accommodation in city center

24 hour desk. Late checkout for little extra until 2pm. Location within walking distance to Royal mile and train station. Secure to get to the elevator and rooms Breakfast buffet till 11am. Food options at the bar until 1am. Private bathroom.

Sheets, towels were not already set up in the room, had to get them at the front desk. No toilet paper holder. No AC or fan in room. Basic dorm style room with minimal conveniences.

4.0

Jun 2023

Not staying at hostels for a while

Property is near the station and near the Royal Mile. They have two lifts available.

We booked a 4-bed dorm and the toilet wasn’t cleaned when we checked-in, there were hairs on the walls and the whole area just reeks. There were no fans in the room so the room felt stuffy and we can’t even close the windows even though the bar downstairs is too loud. They say they have quiet hours from 10pm onwards but they were loud until 4am-5am in the morning. Had to book at another hotel to get some peace and quiet and to be able to shower comfortably.

7.0

Jun 2023

Very friendly staff and a great location but the room was a bit ordinary.

Great location just off the Royal Mile in Old Town so easy access to everything. The bar downstairs was good value for drinks and a simple meal. Renovated bathroom was great and it was clean but beds were only ok.

The lift was broken and carrying suitcases up 3 levels of windy stairs was back breaking. Bar was noisy but they had a 10.00 curfew which helped control the noise.

9.0

Jun 2023

Superb

I really liked the location. I was perfect for my visit. Staff was nice and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable for sleep.

6.0

Jun 2023

Great location but rooms are very basic.

Location

Power socket far from the bed, force you to leave your stuff unattended. You only have a light on the bed, no space for personal item. First lock was broken, I had to change room, same situation in the second room assigned.

9.0

Jun 2023

It was ok.

Very good location!

I didn't like to wear the bed sheets...at least my bed was the bottom one, because the top one is very difficult to do this.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $164 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at a&o Edinburgh City. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is a&o Edinburgh City pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at a&o Edinburgh City?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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a&o Edinburgh City

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

a&o Edinburgh City

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is a&o Edinburgh City pet friendly?

What amenities are available at a&o Edinburgh City?

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