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Single Room

Max 1 Adult

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The single room features a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed.

Twin Room

Max 2 Adults

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The twin room features a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 2 beds.

Triple Room

Max 3 Adults

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Rooms are 14 square metres.For the bunk beds bed linen is provided for self-covering.

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$ 25 onwards

Guest Ratings For This Property

7.0

Based on 5585 Reviews

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Comfort

7.12

Cleanliness

7.22

Value For Money

7.21

Facilities

7.16

Reviewers Mention About a&o Edinburgh City

The a&o Edinburgh City hostel has received mixed reviews. Some guests enjoyed their stay, praising the friendly staff, good food, and central location. However, others mentioned noise from the bar at (Read More) night, issues with heating, unfriendly staff, and a poorly equipped kitchen. Overall, it is seen as a decent budget option for a short stay, with clean rooms and close proximity to tourist attractions.

Guest Reviews

Jb

with friends

7.0

Good

Excellent!

The location

The que

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Filomena

family with young children

4.0

Disappointing

Disappointed

Location Could open window

Room not cleaned each day Bins not emptied Breakfast poor, running out of juice, butter and pancakes. Vending machine always out of order No TV No chair No hairdryer in room As this is a first tine in a hostel will be the last

Published on 02 Jan 2024

Marcia

young couple

8.0

Very good

Staff were very helpful and friendly.room was very comfortable with lockers for each bed, it has private toilet and shower Location excellent!!!

Breakfast was good, but one day they didn't have any milk nor coffee.

Published on 02 Jan 2024

Rita

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Everything was great!!

Clean and strategic localisation.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Ahmed

with friends

5.0

Passable

Room isn't ready at checkin time. Expect long queue

The room was very clean and the beds are comfortable.

Checkin time is listed as 3 pm but the room wasn't ready. Then, had to stand in a queue for 40 mins before I got the room keys.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Matei

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

The location was really good. The staff was very friendly

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Rathbone

solo traveller

1.0

Bad

Rude staff and I want my money bk

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Aiza

group

8.0

Very good

Great place to book for a quick 3 days.

Location

Nothing

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Lena

group

8.0

Very good

Excellent location

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Ramoldo

young couple

8.0

Very good

very good staff helped me with the problem, you can rely on them. The location is very good, you have all the facilities of the city near the location... Pe

there is a lot of noise, you can't sleep at night

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Location & Nearby Places

Old Town (0.5 Km from city center)

50 Blackfriars Street

15 Nearby Attractions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

0.2 km

Edinburgh Old Town

0.3 km

National Museum of Scotland

0.3 km

St. Gile's Cathedral

0.3 km

The Royal Mile Edinburgh

0.4 km

Scott Monument

0.6 km

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Billiards, Stand-up comedy, Walking tours, Pub crawls, Tour or class about local culture.
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by elevator.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Bath, Shower, Toilet.
Room Amenities	Wardrobe or closet, Heating, Hardwood or parquet floors, Socket near the bed, Cleaning products.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Snack bar, Vending machine (drinks), Kid-friendly buffet, Vending machine (snacks), Packed lunches, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Outdoor furniture, Bar, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas.
Services	Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Towels, Key card access, Linen, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Lockers.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Picnic area, Shared lounge/TV area.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	ATM/cash machine on site, 24-hour front desk, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out.
Physical distancing	Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	Pets allowed, WiFi available in all areas.
Entertainment and family services	Evening entertainment, Strollers, Karaoke, Nightclub/DJ.
Outdoor & View	Terrace.

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Guest Reviews

Jb

Good

Excellent!

Filomena

Disappointing

Disappointed

Marcia

Very good

Very good

Rita

Exceptional

Everything was great!!

Ahmed

Passable

Room isn't ready at checkin time. Expect long queue

Matei

Exceptional

Exceptional

Rathbone

Bad

Bad

Aiza

Very good

Great place to book for a quick 3 days.

Lena

Very good

Very good

Ramoldo

Very good

Very good

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