a&o Edinburgh City | Hotel in Edinburgh

7.1 (5739 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  13 Bathrooms  37 Guests
Old Town Hotel | a&o Edinburgh City

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh

A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodations in the center of the Scottish capital. In addition to the 131 fully equipped rooms in which the a&o Hostel Edinburgh City accommodates guests from all over the world. The hotel also has its own pub. The Bar50 is not only an ideal starting point for a proper bar crawl, but also a well-established institution in Edinburgh's nightlife and is distinguished by its great atmosphere and extraordinary events. This makes the hostel particularly suitable for younger guests and city travelers, backpackers and all those visitors who want to explore Edinburgh's nightlife. All our rooms have their own shower and toilet. You have the choice between cozy single and double rooms, spacious family rooms with double bed and bunk bed(s) and convivial multi-bed rooms for 4 to 6 people.

a&o Edinburgh City is located in Edinburgh.

This 530 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Laundry, Pet Friendly, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 5739 reviews with the average score of 7.1 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
Activities
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
General
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Strollers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.21
Location:
9.16
Staff:
8.43
Facilities:
7.2
Comfort:
7.16
Cleanliness:
7.27
Muhammad
Dec 24, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Twin room for Single use
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin room for Single use

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Quadruple Room (Bunk beds only)
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 14 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
6-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 16 m2
6 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
8-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 18 m2
8 Bunk bed Bed
8-Bed Room (Bunk Beds Only)

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Lockers, Reading light, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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