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A&O Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE·View on map

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Overall Score

Nice

6.9Nice

Highest Rated

Location9.1

Staff8.1

Lowest Rated

Comfort7.1

Free WiFi7.1

Facilities7.0

Value for money7.0

Who stays here

Solo34%

Families26%

Groups24%

Couples16%

Overview

Overall Score

Nice

6.9Nice

Highest Rated

Location9.1

Staff8.1

Lowest Rated

Comfort7.1

Free WiFi7.1

Facilities7.0

Value for money7.0

Who stays here

Solo34%

Families26%

Groups24%

Couples16%

Located about a 5-minute stroll from Royal Mile, the 2-star smoke-free A&O Edinburgh City hotel ensures hassle-free stays by offering express check-out and a 24-hour front desk. This Edinburgh hostel lies in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, just moments from such cultural sights as Greyfriars Bobby's Grave.

Location

The massive Castle Rock is only 1.3 km from the hotel, which also stands just 400 metres from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. The A&O Edinburgh City provides history lovers with proximity to the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.1 km) and Dugald Stewart Monument (1 km). Nature lovers might as well enjoy the vicinity to Salisbury Crags, located approximately a 25-minute stroll away. There is Calton Hill merely 1.7 km away, while Bus Station bus station is within reach of the accommodation.

A&O Edinburgh City hotel lies within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

The rooms include a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. This elegant bar has a lounge. While staying at the A&O Edinburgh City, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as The World's End, located a mere 250 metres away, or Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar at a 5-minute walking distance.

Leisure & Business

Entertainment spaces at this Edinburgh hotel include a nightclub.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

from 02:00-10:00

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 10.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Greek, Russian, Slovak

Building

Year renovated:2010

Number of floors:6

Number of rooms:540

Former name

Safestay Edinburgh

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Rooms and availability

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Room for Single Use

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Dormitory Room Mixed

Max:

10 persons
Bed options:

1 Bed in shared room

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6 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed

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1 person
Bed options:

1 Bed in shared room

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Laundry

Leisure/ TV room

Lift

Sports & Fitness

Billiard tables

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

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

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Baby pushchair
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

Room decor

Parquet floor

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Essential information about A&O Edinburgh City

💵 Lowest room price	55 C$
📏 Distance to centre	200 m
✈️ Distance to airport	13.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location

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

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

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

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.3 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.2 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.1 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.3 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.3 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.7 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.3 km

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.3 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.1 km

Park

Holyrood Park

1.1 km

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.3 km

Square

Grassmarket

1.3 km

Theatre

Royal Lyceum Theatre

1.3 km

University

University of Edinburgh

1.4 km

2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

390 m

High St.

Royal Mile

390 m

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

390 m

Monument

Scott Monument

390 m

Museum

Museum of Childhood

390 m

32 Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

420 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

390 m

Theatre

Festival Theatre

390 m

Museum

The Writers' Museum

390 m

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museum

390 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

390 m

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

420 m

Gallery

City Art Centre

390 m

Museum

John Knox House

390 m

43-45 High Street

Scottish Storytelling Centre

420 m

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

390 m

Restaurant

Bar 50

100 m

Restaurant

Zara Fast Foods Pizza & Burger House

10 m

Restaurant

The Piemaker

290 m

Restaurant

Pilgrim Bar

70 m

Restaurant

Greggs

110 m

Restaurant

Burrito 'n' Shake

330 m

Restaurant

The Tron

270 m

Restaurant

Yocoko Noodle Bar

250 m

Restaurant

Zenobia

290 m

Restaurant

Forsyth's Tea Room

180 m

Restaurant

Caffe Nero

230 m

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