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a&o Edinburgh City
Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
| Nearest beachEast Sands of Leith | 3.7 km8 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationTranspennine Express | 330 m5 min walk |
| Nearest airportEdinburgh Airport (EDI) | 12 km26 min drive |
| Distance to the centreEdinburgh | 550 m9 min walk |
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
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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





