a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (469 m from centre)

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469 m from centre

Experience the ultimate blend of comfort and excitement at our vibrant hostel in Edinburgh's heart! With 131 stylishly equipped rooms, we welcome travelers from all corners of the globe. Our on-site pub, Bar50, is a hotspot for an unforgettable night out - whether you're looking to kick-start your bar crawl or simply soak up the lively atmosphere. This makes us a top pick for young adventurers, backpackers, and anyone seeking an immersive Edinburgh experience. Each room boasts its own en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Choose from snug singles and doubles, spacious family rooms with double and bunk beds, or social multi-bed rooms for 4-6 people - the perfect haven after a day of exploring this stunning city.

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Room type		Guests
Room description Twin room for Single use Room info 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 elevator. The unit has 1 bed. Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Wardrobe or closet Cleaning products Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Twin room for Single use		Show prices
Room description Twin Room Room info 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 elevator. The unit has 2 beds. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 1 Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Wardrobe or closet Cleaning products Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Children's cots/cribs Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Twin Room		Show prices
Room description Triple Room Room info Rooms are 14 square yards.For the bunk beds bed linen is provided for self-covering. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 2 Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Wardrobe or closet Cleaning products Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Children's cots/cribs Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Triple Room		Show prices
Room description Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room Room info Rooms are 14 square yards. Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Wardrobe or closet Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Lockers Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room		Show prices
Room description Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room Room info Rooms are 16 square yards. Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Wardrobe or closet Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Lockers Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room		Show prices
Room description Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room Room info Rooms are 18 square yards. Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Wardrobe or closet Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Lockers Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room		Show prices
Room description Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room Room info Rooms are 20 square yards. Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Wardrobe or closet Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Lockers Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room		Show prices
Room description Quadruple Room (Bunk beds only) Room info The dormitory room features a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 3 Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Wardrobe or closet Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Lockers Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	Quadruple Room (Bunk beds only)	x 4	Show prices
Room description 6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only) Room info 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 elevator. The unit offers 6 beds. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 5 Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Wardrobe or closet Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Lockers Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)	x 6	Show prices
Room description 8-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only) Room info 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 elevator. The unit offers 8 beds. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 7 Facilities Shower Toilet Private bathroom Heating Hardwood or parquet floors Wardrobe or closet Linen Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Socket near the bed Non-feather pillow Accessible by lift Lockers Smoke alarm Key card access Reading light	8-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)	x 8	Show prices

Area Info - a&o Edinburgh City

Closest airports

Glasgow Airport 87 km
Edinburgh Airport 9 km
Dundee Airport 96 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Portobello Beach 5 km
Cramond Beach 9 km

What's nearby

National Museum of Scotland 400 m
Museum of Childhood 100 m
The Real Mary King's Close 400 m
Gladstones Land 600 m
Grassmarket 750 m
Scott Monument 800 m
Nelson Monument 950 m

Top attractions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 700 m
Edinburgh Castle 1.2 km
Palace of Holyrood House 950 m
Scottish National Gallery 800 m
Craigmillar Castle 4.6 km
Edinburgh Zoo 5 km
Forth Bridge 14 km
Charlotte Square 1.8 km
City Art Centre 400 m
Dalhousie Castle 14 km
Calton Hill 1 km

Natural Beauty

Dunsapie Loch 2.6 km
Arthurs Seat 2.4 km

Public transport

Edinburgh Waverley station 400 m
Haymarket 2.3 km

Ski lifts

Midlothian Lift 2 8 km
Midlothian Lift 1 8 km
Midlothian Chair Lift 8 km

Restaurants & cafes

Bannermans Bar 100 m
Nicol Edwards 150 m
The Banshee Labyrinth 150 m
Zara Fast Foods 10 m
The Edinburgh Larder 50 m
Ikigai South Bridge 100 m

Facilities - a&o Edinburgh City

General	Pets allowed, WiFi available in all areas
Activities	Walking tours, Pub crawls, Stand-up comedy, Billiards, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Services	Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Food & Drink	Kid meals, On-site coffee house, Kid-friendly buffet, Vending machine (snacks), Vending machine (drinks), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Bar, Packed lunches
Reception services	ATM/cash machine on site, 24-hour front desk, Private check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Lockers
Common areas	Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Shared lounge/TV area, Picnic area, Sun terrace
Entertainment and family services	Evening entertainment, Karaoke, Nightclub/DJ, Strollers
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Laundry
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous	Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

House Rules - a&o Edinburgh City

Check-in	15:00
Check-out	10:00
Groups	When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking	No parking available.
Pets	Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Children and extra bed policy	Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot. You haven't added any extra beds. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Cards accepted at this property

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^*The Fine Print

The guest that makes the booking must be over 18. Under 18 can stay in a private room with a parent or a guardian, but cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories. When a booking is made for more than 9 people per reservation, different payment and cancellation policies may apply. The hotel will contact you after booking with more information. Kids under the age of 18 can enjoy our breakfast of a 50% discounted rate Beds in the same dormitory room cannot be guaranteed. This Hostel operates a 30-day maximum stay policy within a 90-day period. Passport or driver’s license is required for check-in. Student cards are not accepted. Please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms like single and twin rooms. Pets are not allowed in shared dorms. Please note that for beds in a dormitory, towels are not included but can be rented on site for an additional surcharge . Alternatively, guests can bring their own. Bed linen for the bunk beds is free of charge and provided for self-covering.Bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of GBP 4.5 per person or bring their own. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.