A&O EDINBURGH CITY, Edinburgh

A&O Edinburgh City is a hostel with 615 beds. Bedrooms range from twin-bedded rooms to 12-bunk dormitories, all with small en-suite shower rooms. Dormitories feature large bunk beds and en suite bathrooms with power showers. Feature walls display stylish vintage luggage wallpaper, purple bedlinen, brightly coloured lockers, and individual reading lights. Bed linen is provided for self-covering on the bunk beds. Rooms range from 14 to 21 square metres and include heating and parquet floors. Rooms on the upper floors are accessible by lift. The dormitory rooms have a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower. The single and twin rooms also feature a wardrobe, parquet floors, and a private bathroom. Twin rooms include both a bath and a shower.

A&O Edinburgh City is home to Bar 50, a fully licensed restaurant and bar with Sky Sports and a pool table. Bar 50 is a popular local hangout and inviting space for guests. A food menu offers pizza and other bar fare, alongside a drink menu with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. The bar is a lively hub with fresh cocktails, whiskey, and local beer.

A&O Edinburgh City has free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. The hostel offers secure key-card access and an ATM. The relaxed atmosphere means guests can eat, drink, sleep, have fun, and chill out. Reception staff can offer advice on the best spots in town. Breakfast for children between 7 and 17 years costs 3.80 GBP.

A&O Edinburgh City is located in Royal Mile, home to independent retailers, cafes, restaurants, and bars, running from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is situated 700 metres from Princes Street shops and nightlife. Nearby landmarks include The Real Mary King's Close (0.5 km), Nelson Monument (0.5 km), Scott Monument (0.5 km), Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (1 km), and the Scottish National Gallery (1 km). Waverley Station, the airport bus, and St Andrew Square tram stop provide transportation links to Holyrood, St Giles, and Greyfriars. Regular tours or Lothian bus 15 can take you to Rosslyn Chapel.

A&O Edinburgh City is a huge building with a large pub on the lower ground floor that has direct access from the street. Rooms include a terrace and garden furniture. The location is a hotspot for creative producers and media scouting for talent. Fans across the UK and Europe book accommodation months in advance for events like Harry Styles, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift concerts, as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's largest performance arts festival lasting 3 weeks. Guests can hike to Arthur's Seat.