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Old Town (0 kms from Surgeons' Hall Museums)
50 Blackfriars Street - Show on map

Ranked 9 out of 20 Hostels In Edinburgh

7.0
5640 reviews

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Single Room
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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.

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    Twin Room
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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.

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

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    Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
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    Rooms are 14 square metres.

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    Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
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    Rooms are 16 square metres.

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    Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
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    Rooms are 18 square metres.

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    Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    Rooms are 20 square metres.

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    4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 4 Adults
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    The dormitory room features a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

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    6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 6 Adults
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    The dormitory room provides a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 6 beds.

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    8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    The dormitory room provides a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 8 beds.

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

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

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    Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    Rooms are 21 square metres.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    7.0
    Based on 5640 Reviews
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    Comfort

    7.15

    Cleanliness

    7.26

    Value For Money

    7.22

    Facilities

    7.18

    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
    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
    Exceptional
    The location was really good. The staff was very friendly

    Published on 31 Dec 2023

    Rathbone
    solo traveller
    1.0
    Bad
    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
    Very good
    Excellent location

    Published on 29 Dec 2023

    Ramoldo
    young couple
    8.0
    Very good
    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 - Show on map

    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

    National Gallery of Scotland

    0.6 km

    Calton Hill

    0.7 km

    Princes Street

    0.8 km

    Edinburgh Castle

    0.9 km

    Holyrood Palace

    0.9 km

    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

    1.5 km

    Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

    1.5 km

    Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tour

    1.5 km

    Arthur's Seat

    1.6 km

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