A&O Edinburgh City Hostel

50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Show on map

The 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hostel features a snack and drink vending machine, and a lift, and is situated 17 minutes' walk from The Meadows.

Location

Nearby shopping destinations comprise Princes Mall Shopping Centre (1.3 km) and Grassmarket (1.4 km) for visitors to explore. The hostel is about a 5-minute stroll from National Museum of Scotland and within walking distance of Museum of Childhood.

Rooms

Some rooms at the accommodation include a private bathroom with a shower, and also feature a cupboard. Guests can enjoy a spacious interior in some of the quiet rooms.

Food & Drinks

A buffet breakfast is served daily. Offering Asian dishes, Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant is situated within a 200-metre distance of the hostel. There is a kitchen at this accommodation. This hostel is centrally located within a few minutes' walk of a railway station. To ensure a fun stay, the property offers a sundeck and various recreational opportunities. Such activities as live performances, a nightclub, and karaoke are offered to entertain guests.

Why choose A&O Edinburgh City Hostel

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Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Pets

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Pets

Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Billiard tables

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Baby pushchair
  • Children's buffet

Recreation

  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Design

  • Parquet floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in: from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out: from 02:00 until 10:00

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50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

441315241989
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Important information
A&O Edinburgh City
Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
from 02:00 until 10:00