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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Edinburgh Scotland
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, just a 3-minute walk from Royal Mile and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 7 minutes walk to University of Edinburgh and 9 minutes walk to Grassmarket.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with complimentary high-speed WiFi and daily housekeeping, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.

  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water dispenser
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Vending machine
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 93
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 235
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Express check-out
  • Billiards or pool table
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Terrace
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 132

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Edinburgh Vaults - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Royal Mile - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Festival Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Real Mary King's Close - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Parliament House - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
City Art Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
University of Edinburgh - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Museum of Scotland - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Potterrow Student Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Canongate Tolbooth - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grassmarket - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Greyfriar's Bobby - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Greyfriars Kirk - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13 km / 8.1 mi

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
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