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Axel's take: 7.0/10

A handy Old Town base, provided nightlife matters more than a quiet night. a budget hostel with dorms, private rooms and a lively Old Town bar, scored for what it is.

a&o Edinburgh City is a budget hostel, not a conventional hotel, and its strongest selling point is the Old Town location just off the Royal Mile. We'd consider it for a short, sightseeing-heavy stay or a trip built around nightlife. Expedia guests regularly praise helpful staff and clean, basic private rooms; Bar 50, a guest kitchen and laundry add practical value.

The compromise is consistency—and sleep. Recent Tripadvisor and Hostelworld guests repeatedly flag late-night bar and corridor noise, warm dorms and uneven room condition. Cleanliness earns plenty of praise on Expedia but weaker feedback from dorm guests elsewhere, so don't expect uniformly fresh accommodation. Privacy curtains and bedside charging also vary between rooms. Breakfast and dorm towels cost extra. We'd skip it if quiet nights or dependable dorm comfort are priorities; otherwise, it's a workable central base rather than a standout hostel.

  • Best for: budget travelers prioritizing Old Town; friends visiting for nightlife; short sightseeing stays

  • Watch out for: late-night bar and corridor noise; uneven dorm cleanliness and condition; variable privacy curtains and bedside charging

  • Location: Just off the Royal Mile, with Old Town sights and Waverley station within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Basic private rooms and en-suite dorms; recent guests report variable condition, warmth and bunk facilities.

  • Cleanliness: Often praised on Expedia, but recent dorm reviews describe less reliable housekeeping.

  • Service: Helpful staff receive frequent praise, although problem handling is not consistently strong.

  • Amenities: Bar 50, guest kitchen, laundry, pool table, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; Wi-Fi reliability draws complaints.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast and dorm towel rental are extra; early check-in and late checkout can also incur charges.

Axel's opinion of a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · hostelworld.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

2-star hotel · 50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

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Axel's take

a budget hostel with dorms, private rooms and a lively Old Town bar

7.0/10

A handy Old Town base, provided nightlife matters more than a quiet night.

a&o Edinburgh City is a budget hostel, not a conventional hotel, and its strongest selling point is the Old Town location just off the Royal Mile. We'd consider it for a short, sightseeing-heavy stay or a trip built around nightlife. Expedia guests regularly praise helpful staff and clean, basic private rooms; Bar 50, a guest kitchen and laundry add practical value.

The compromise is consistency—and sleep. Recent Tripadvisor and Hostelworld guests repeatedly flag late-night bar and corridor noise, warm dorms and uneven room condition. Cleanliness earns plenty of praise on Expedia but weaker feedback from dorm guests elsewhere, so don't expect uniformly fresh accommodation. Privacy curtains and bedside charging also vary between rooms. Breakfast and dorm towels cost extra. We'd skip it if quiet nights or dependable dorm comfort are priorities; otherwise, it's a workable central base rather than a standout hostel.

Best for

  • budget travelers prioritizing Old Town
  • friends visiting for nightlife
  • short sightseeing stays

Watch out for

  • late-night bar and corridor noise
  • uneven dorm cleanliness and condition
  • variable privacy curtains and bedside charging
Location
Just off the Royal Mile, with Old Town sights and Waverley station within walking distance.
Rooms
Basic private rooms and en-suite dorms; recent guests report variable condition, warmth and bunk facilities.
Cleanliness
Often praised on Expedia, but recent dorm reviews describe less reliable housekeeping.
Service
Helpful staff receive frequent praise, although problem handling is not consistently strong.
Amenities
Bar 50, guest kitchen, laundry, pool table, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; Wi-Fi reliability draws complaints.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast and dorm towel rental are extra; early check-in and late checkout can also incur charges.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · hostelworld.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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