A&O Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - 700 meters to nightlife

Located 400 m from the Museum of Childhood, the smoke-free A&O Edinburgh City hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from The Writers' Museum. Featuring a lounge bar, a sun deck, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities, this 2-star hostel is right near the combined National Museum of Scotland.

Location

Situated a mere 1.1 km from Dynamic Earth Museum, the hotel also gives access to such sports venues as the BT Murrayfield Stadium, which is 3.3 km away. Museum on the Mound is right around the corner from the A&O Edinburgh City and Dundee airport is 100 km away. Standing around 20 minutes' walk away, St Marks Unitarian Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. Museum of Childhood bus stop is located 300 metres away.

Rooms

The 530 rooms at the property comprise a kitchen. Additional bathrooms also include towels.

Food & Drinks

A&O Edinburgh City hotel features a buffet breakfast in the café. The elegant bar is also available. Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant, situated only a 5-minute stroll away, is a perfect place to enjoy Nepali cuisine.

Leisure & Activities

There are live performances, a nightclub, and karaoke arranged for guests' amusement.

Why choose A&O Edinburgh City

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  • Vibrant nightlife experiences available

  • Pub with extraordinary events

  • Fully equipped family and multi-bed rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Pets

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  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Pets
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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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From USD 85 per night
Check-in 4 Feb 2026
Check-out 5 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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    50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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