A&O Edinburgh City

3-star budget hostel in central Edinburgh with its own live music pub

Amenities

a&o Edinburgh City offers a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and laundry services. Guests have access to vending machines, an ATM on site, and lockers for secure storage. The property includes a shared lounge and TV area, plus facilities for disabled guests throughout the building.

Rooms

The 131 rooms at a&o Edinburgh City all include a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Options range from single and double rooms to family rooms with a double bed and bunk beds, plus dormitories for 4 to 6 guests. Each bed comes with bedding provided at check-in, and some rooms have en-suite shower and toilet facilities.

Dining

The hotel operates Bar50, an on-site pub and coffee house that serves fruit, snack bar items, and a kids' buffet. Guests can order wine and champagne, plus special diet menus upon request. A continental breakfast is available for purchase, and packed lunches can be arranged.

Entertainment

A&O Edinburgh City presents nightly entertainment including live music, karaoke, and stand-up comedy in Bar50. The venue also hosts pub crawls, live sport events, and DJ sets that attract both guests and locals. Walking tours and classes about local culture are offered, making the hostel a hub for social activities.

Location

a and o hostel edinburgh sits on Cowgate, a street connecting the Royal Mile and Grassmarket in Edinburgh's Old Town. Edinburgh Castle is a 10-minute walk, and Waverley train station is reachable in 5 minutes on foot. The location puts guests close to Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Palace, and the festival venues during the Fringe.

• Location: On Cowgate, 5 min walk from Waverley station and 10 min to Edinburgh Castle
• Rooms: 131 rooms with private bathrooms, from single to 6-bed dormitories
• Dining: Bar50 pub with kids' buffet, snack bar, and special diet menus
• Entertainment: Live music, karaoke, stand-up comedy, pub crawls, and DJ sets
• Family: Family rooms with double bed and bunk beds, plus kids' buffet and strollers available