A&O Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - 700 metres to nightlife

Featuring a vending machine and a lift, the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel is nestled just 5 minutes' walk from the combined National Museum of Scotland. Located in close proximity to the Royal Mile, this Edinburgh hostel offers a lounge bar, a sunbathing terrace, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities.

Location

The hotel is 750 metres from the Canongate Church and 1.3 km from the grand Victorian theatre "Royal Lyceum Theater". As a plus for business travellers, the A&O Edinburgh City is within 20 minutes' walk of Scottish Widows Bank Plc. Dynamic Earth Museum lies a mere 1.1 km away. Museum of Childhood bus stop is also about 5 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The additional bathrooms come with bath sheets.

Food & Drinks

Guests can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast in the café of the accommodation. Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant offers a wide range of Indian dishes and lies a few moments from A&O Edinburgh City hotel.

Leisure & Activities

On-site entertainment options, featuring live performances, a nightclub, and karaoke, are organised at this smoke-free hotel.

Why choose A&O Edinburgh City

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  • Lively pub with great atmosphere

  • 131 fully equipped rooms available

  • Convenient location near nightlife

  • Hostel offers various entertainment options

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Pets

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  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Billiard tables

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Baby pushchair
  • Children's buffet

Recreation

  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Design

  • Parquet floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
from 02:00 until 10:00

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From USD 24 per night
Check-in 20 Mar 2026
Check-out 21 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 -  700 metres to nightlife
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    21 Mar 2026
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    50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Important information
    A&O Edinburgh City
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    from 02:00 until 10:00