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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

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

7.6
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    Express check-out
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    Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
    Number of bars/lounges -
    Number of bars/lounges - 1
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    Description

    Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.

    Popular amenities
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    • Express check-out Express check-out

    • Free WiFi Free WiFi

    • Number of bars/lounges - Number of bars/lounges - 1

    • 24-hour front desk 24-hour front desk

    • Number of restaurants - Number of restaurants - 1

    • Water dispenser Water dispenser

    • Smoke-free property Smoke-free property

    • Laundry facilities Laundry facilities

    • Bicycle parking available Bicycle parking available

    • Elevator Elevator

    • Maximum number of pets per room Maximum number of pets per room

    • Service animals are allowed Service animals are allowed

    • Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions

    • Only dogs are allowed Only dogs are allowed

    • Pets allowed Pets allowed

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    Property amenities

    Popular amenities

    • Free WiFi Free WiFi

    • Number of bars/lounges - Number of bars/lounges - 1

    • Water dispenser Water dispenser

    • Laundry facilities Laundry facilities

    • Smoke-free property Smoke-free property

    • Number of restaurants - Number of restaurants - 1

    • 24-hour front desk 24-hour front desk

    • Express check-out Express check-out

    • Bicycle parking available Bicycle parking available

    • Terrace Terrace

    • Snack bar/deli Snack bar/deli

    • Secured bicycle storage Secured bicycle storage

    • Breakfast available (surcharge) Breakfast available (surcharge)

    • Elevator Elevator

    • ATM/banking ATM/banking

    • Billiards or pool table Billiards or pool table

    • Maximum number of pets per room Maximum number of pets per room

    • Service animals are allowed Service animals are allowed

    • Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions

    • Only dogs are allowed Only dogs are allowed

    • Pets allowed Pets allowed

    Conveniences

    • Vending machine

    Guest Services

    • Tours/ticket assistance
    • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

    Outdoor

    • Garden

    Accessibility

    • Assistive listening devices available
    • Wheelchair accessible - no

    More

    • Television in common areas
    About this PropetryReview and Rating
    Guests & Rooms
    1 Room, 2 Guest(s)
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    Check-in Time/Check-out Time

    • 3:00 PM/10:00 AM

    Check-In Instructions and Important Information

    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

    • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

    • Cashless transactions are available

    • This property uses solar energy plus eco-friendly cleaning products

    • Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms

    Check-in Special Instructions

    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

    Fees Optional
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
    • Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Hotel Policies
    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian s room using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    Business Amenities
    Featured amenities include express check-out a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.
    Rooms
    Make yourself at home in one of the 132 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
    Location
    With a stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel you ll be centrally located in Edinburgh just a 3-minute walk from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Giles Cathedral.

    User Reviews

    7.6 989 reviews
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    Close to attractions
    9.4
    Cleanliness
    7.6
    Service
    7.8
    Property conditions
    7.4
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