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Reviews of a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom

#151 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2879 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    6.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The que

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very 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

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very 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

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were a little offish

    The facilities are clean and the location is central

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only problem we had was the noise from the bar which doesn’t really bother us but wouldn’t recommend to light sleeper Also found a lot of hair in our bed

    Cheap, quirky, good for young people as has bar, very sociable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    7.0
    Brilliant for exploring the town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bed squeaked a lot.

    The hostel is in a fantastic place for exploring the town. The staff are lovely and helpful. It has everything you need.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy check-in and lovely staff who were always helpful! Room was clean, decent towels and linen.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a lick of paint !

    Adequate and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Great place for a short stay in the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall the stay was really good, but there are a couple of things that need some improvement. Definitely the mattresses need renewal, specially since the type of tourism in Edinburgh is to walk around the city to explore, so when we get to the hostel a good night of sleep is needed. Also reinforcing the windows would be great, since the rooms are above the bar, and we can hear the loud music and people partying downstairs. Everyone has their right to party, so reinforcing the windows to try and muffle the sound would be great. But again, the stay was great, this is just an improvement suggestion 👌

    The location is incredible, near almost all of the landmarks in the city, has supermarkets, restaurants and close to the train and tram as well. The staff at the reception are very friendly and helpful, breakfast is not incredible but it has several options and the refills are done very often. Perfect place for a short stay no question.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

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