A&O Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - 700 meters to nightlife
6.9/10 · 6107 reviews

Situated about 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Old Town, the smoke-free A&O Edinburgh City hotel offers a nightclub, a sundeck, and a picnic area. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, this 2-star hostel is just near Museum of Edinburgh.

Location

The hotel lies in the centre of Edinburgh, in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, around 400 metres from Royal Mile. Attractions, in the vicinity of the A&O Edinburgh City, include the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". Nature lovers might as well enjoy the vicinity to Cat Nick, located approximately a 25-minute walk away. The Parish Church of St Cuthbert is merely 1.8 km from the property. Edinburgh Waverley train station is steps away from this hotel.

Rooms

Rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.

Food & Drinks

The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. This elegant bar has a lounge. Serving international meals, Pilgrim Bar lies a stone's throw from A&O Edinburgh City hotel.

Leisure & Activities

Entertainment highlights include access to a nightclub.

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

General
  • 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

When are you staying?

From USD 18 per night
Check-in 7 Nov 2026
Check-out 8 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
All rates verified
How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.

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Location of A&O Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 -  700 meters to nightlife
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    When are you staying?
    From USD 18 per night
    Check-in 7 Nov 2026
    Check-out 8 Nov 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
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    A&O Edinburgh City
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    from 02:00 until 10:00