Reviews of a&o Edinburgh City
50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
#152 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2893 hostel reviews
7.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.2
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Comfort
7.1
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
7.1
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.3
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Free WiFi
7.6
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Emma
Ireland1 review8.0“Great first experience for a hostel!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, good value for money, nice bathroom. Cool pub with cheap drinks and nice food. Room quite clean. Perfect for a quick trip, would definately re-visit.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Stewart
United Kingdom1 review6.0“Perfect location for accessing city.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Two beds didn’t have sheets. I know these are supposed to hires. Would be better if they were supplied without extra cost.
Location. Bar area. Staff. Warmth of room. Shower room/toilet
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Ross
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“.......”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
That if I was to pull a girl out around edingburgh I wouldn't of been able to take her back for abit of hanky panky 😂😂
Everything :)
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Joost
Netherlands3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower didn't get warm
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Malandain
France1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A lot of waiting times in the evening to get food because of the bar being overcrowded, room not as described (I was looking forward to taking a bath but it was a shower)
Very friendly staff and the hotel is just a few minutes walk away from the city center
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Filipe
Germany17 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The bed was somewhat uncomfortable. The blanket had blood stains, but they give you clean bedsheets, which makes it better. It can get very loud in the evening on weekends because of the bar downstairs.
The location was great and the staff is very friendly. The shared room I stayed had two bathrooms (for 8 people) that were maintained quite clean for a hostel.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Ma
Australia20 reviews8.0“Awesome”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Close to the train station.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Marco
Italy30 reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi coverage was very poor and for almost a full day so erratic (just a few hours on my first day ); no sockets in my dorm (well I counted 3 but couldn't access them), keeping my phone charged was my main concern during my stay.
It's clean, it has a kitchen, 2 showers & toilets in the dorm. It was very cheap
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom24 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Perfect, for me for a short stay, central good value for money comfortable”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Kitchen is a bit small and not very well stocked, struggled to find cutlery, oven glove and plates. Perhaps a chair and table in bedroom?
It’s central, staff are helpful, whilst I didn’t use - it has a bar and restaurant which I’ve used in the past. Room beds are comfortable. Shower and toilet clean, well stocked and shower easy to use.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Arlene
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0“Nice overnight stay but wouldn’t stay longer than that.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room wasn’t cleaned properly
Entrance and facilities very nice. Staff super friendly
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Marshall
United Kingdom1 review1 helpful vote7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
sometimes one of the doors didn't like my room keys
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Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Radkiewicz
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Fair enough”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast room wasn't really clean, tables and floor were sticky, long lane to the only coffee machine which took ages to brew coffee.
Nice warm room, super clean bed sheets and towels
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Johny
Germany14 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Affordable with good location, but needs improvement”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very uncomfortable mattresses, cleanliness could have been better in the room and bathroom, requested cleaning never happened, rooms were not cozy, no opportunities to hang up coats or store things
Good location, 24h reception, Bar with nice atmosphere, affordable
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Daina
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Decent value for money, would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower was a bit tight to get into, especially when trying not to let water escape as I like to have it running before I get in, to let it get to temperature. Man cleaning the pool tables during breakfast being a bit loud at times. Personally, it's not the best time to do this when people are trying to enjoy a quiet morning.
Nice clean tidy rooms, not loads of space but enough, slept great decent, breakfast and overall decent value for money.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Darren
United Kingdom8 reviews7.0“It was perfectly adequate given it is a hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to make up your own bed on arrival.
Convince to the City Centre
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Ella
Ireland2 reviews8.0“Really great property”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The curtain rail on the bed was broken but staff were very helpful when I flagged it with them
Very central location, clean and tidy.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Karen
United Kingdom2 reviews6.0“Ok for an overnight”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small family room, tired decor and very squeaky beds
Good location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Apolette
United Kingdom25 reviews4 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
For a hostel type of room, we rented a private room which was advertised as 2 single beds, but there are 2 bunk beds as well, making it 4 beds inside. There isn't much space, and I think that is why it's a bit expensive cause I am thinking we paid for those extra beds too to make the room private.
I like the location, its very central and near everywhere. I also like that they have a late check out option for 12£ which will extend your stay until 2pm.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Domingues
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen was just disgusting on many occasions we decided to use. No dishes enough and no sign of maintenance. We did prefer to eat outside.
Great location, good value.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Jb
Saudi Arabia3 reviews7.0“Excellent!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The que
The location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Marcia
Ireland12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was good, but one day they didn't have any milk nor coffee.
Staff were very helpful and friendly.room was very comfortable with lockers for each bed, it has private toilet and shower Location excellent!!!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Aiza
United Kingdom7 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great place to book for a quick 3 days.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Lena
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Ramoldo
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
there is a lot of noise, you can't sleep at night
very good staff helped me with the problem, you can rely on them. The location is very good, you have all the facilities of the city near the location... Pe
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Benjamin
Croatia34 reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very uncomfortable bed.. I didn’t sleep 3 nights..
Good location..
Stayed in December 2023
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