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About the Hotel

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE
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Featuring an ATM and a lift, the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City hotel is located about a 5-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close. This Edinburgh hostel offers 24-hour reception and express check-out as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.

Location

Arthur's Seat hike is 2.2 km away, and the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse is in the vicinity of the smoke-free hotel. Located in the historic old town, the A&O Edinburgh City is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Old Town.

The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is merely 1.3 km away, and Edinburgh Waverley is situated right around the corner from this accommodation.

The hotel is located 100 km from Dundee airport and 300 metres from Museum of Childhood bus stop.

Rooms

Staying at one of the 530 rooms at A&O Edinburgh City hotel, guests have access to a kitchen. Additional bathrooms include nice touches such as towels.

Eat & Drink

The café is open daily for breakfast. For a drink, you can stop by the elegant lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. There is a restaurant serving Nepali food approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

The property offers such entertainment options as live performances, a nightclub, and karaoke.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
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
Quadruple Room Bunk beds only
2 persons
14 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

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

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

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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Hotel 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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