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About the Hotel

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

Location

A&O Edinburgh City is situated in the vibrant city center, just a short walk from the iconic Edinburgh Castle. The hotel offers easy access to public transport, with the Edinburgh Waverley train station and various bus lines nearby. Guests can explore famous attractions like the Royal Mile and Arthur's Seat within minutes.

Accommodation

The hotel offers 159 rooms, with options ranging from shared dormitories to private family rooms. Each room includes amenities such as flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, catering to diverse traveler needs. Families benefit from special family rooms designed to comfortably accommodate children.

Dining

A&O Edinburgh City features an on-site bar and a café, where guests can enjoy a variety of beverages and light snacks. The breakfast buffet provides a selection of options to kickstart the day. Guests have the convenience of dining in a relaxed atmosphere without leaving the hotel.

Entertainment

For entertainment, the hotel offers a game room equipped with billiards and table soccer, providing leisure options for guests. There is also an outdoor terrace, perfect for gathering and socializing. Nearby, guests can explore nightlife options, including pubs and live music venues.

Business Amenities

A&O Edinburgh City is equipped with meeting rooms suitable for small conferences and gatherings. The hotel provides necessary audiovisual equipment to facilitate business events. Guests can take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel for work or leisure activities.

Highlights

Location: vibrant city center, just a short walk from Edinburgh Castle

Accommodation: 159 rooms, options from shared dormitories to private family rooms

Dining: on-site bar and café with breakfast buffet

Entertainment: game room and outdoor terrace

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals
Bed 4-Bed Dormitory Room
2 persons
14 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Bed 10-Bed Dormitory Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
14 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
14 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Edinburgh200 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.6 km
Dundee (DND) 97.1 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station400 m
Bus
Bus stop400 m

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

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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Location

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
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50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
390 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
390 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
390 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
390 m
Monument
Scott Monument
390 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
420 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
390 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
390 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
390 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
390 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
390 m
Museum
John Knox House
390 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
390 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
390 m
Church
Mercat Cross
100 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
390 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
390 m
Restaurants
Bar 50
100 m
50 Blackfriars Street
Zara Fast Foods Pizza & Burger House
10 m
56 Blackfriars Street Old Town
The Piemaker
290 m
38 South Bridge
Pilgrim Bar
70 m
Cowgate
Greggs
110 m
85/87 Rose Street
Burrito 'n' Shake
330 m
97-99 South Bridge
The Tron
270 m
9 Hunter Square
Yocoko Noodle Bar
250 m
45 South Bridge
Zenobia
290 m
14A South Bridge
Forsyth's Tea Room
180 m
81 High Street Chalmers Close
Caffe Nero
230 m
4 Waverley Bridge Road Unit 2-4 Waverley Station
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