- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
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About this property
A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodation in the centre of the Scottish capital. In addition to the 131 fully equipped rooms in which the a&o Hostel Edinburgh City accommodates guests from all over the world. The hotel also has its own pub. The Bar50 is not only an ideal starting point for a proper bar crawl, but also a well-established institution in Edinburgh's nightlife and is distinguished by its great atmosphere and extraordinary events. This makes the hostel particularly suitable for younger guests and city travelers, backpackers and all those visitors who want to explore Edinburgh's nightlife. All our rooms have their own shower and toilet. You have the choice between cosy single and double rooms, spacious family rooms with double bed and bunk bed(s) and convivial multi-bed rooms for 4 to 6 people.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Lift
- Laundry
- Breakfast
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
The guest that makes the booking must be over 18. Under 18 can stay in a private room with a parent or a guardian, but cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
When a booking is made for more than 9 people per reservation, different payment and cancellation policies may apply. The hotel will contact you after booking with more information.
Kids under the age of 18 can enjoy our breakfast of a 50% discounted rate
Beds in the same dormitory room cannot be guaranteed.
This Hostel operates a 30-day maximum stay policy within a 90-day period.
Passport or driver’s licence is required for check-in.
Student cards are not accepted.
Please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms like single and twin rooms. Pets are not allowed in shared dorms.
Please note that for beds in a dormitory, towels are not included but can be rented on site for an additional surcharge . Alternatively, guests can bring their own. Bed linen for the bunk beds is free of charge and provided for self-covering.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of GBP 4.5 per person or bring their own.