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title: "a&o Edinburgh City, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "a&o Edinburgh City in Edinburgh: rated 8.0 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★ · A&O Hotels and Hostels
# a&o Edinburgh City

Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0 ·  Very good 1,799 reviews ·  #186 #186 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.3 Location score
## About a&o Edinburgh City

a&o Edinburgh City is a hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1,799 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 550 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 132

- **Floors:** 6

- **Opened:** 2006

- **Last renovated:** 2006

- **Chain:** A&O Hotels and Hostels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 107

50 Blackfriars Street [edinburgh-city-apartments.co.uk](http://www.edinburgh-city-apartments.co.uk)

## How a&o Edinburgh City scores

Better rated than 14% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.0**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">East Sands of Leith</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Transpennine Express</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">330 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">550 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   St Cecilia's Hall60 m
-   The Children's Museum120 m
-   The Toy Museum Edinburgh130 m
-   Museum of Childhood140 m
-   Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling & Witchcraft160 m
-   Burntisland Museum180 m

## a&o Edinburgh City: in detail

A&o Edinburgh City offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundromat to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and blackout curtains to ensure your comfort and convenience. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. A&o Edinburgh City offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at a&o Edinburgh City, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent within the hostel's karaoke rooms and bar may prove to be just as entertaining as venturing out with your fellow adventurers. At a&o Edinburgh City, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

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## Questions about a&o Edinburgh City

### How do guests rate a&o Edinburgh City?

a&o Edinburgh City has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1,799 reviews, which is better than 14% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Edinburgh City?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does a&o Edinburgh City include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is a&o Edinburgh City from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does a&o Edinburgh City have?

a&o Edinburgh City has 132 rooms on 6 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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