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A&O Hostel Edinburgh City

Hostel in Edinburgh

Hostel3.7 (2801 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 92 attractions within walking distance

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About

A&O Hostel Edinburgh City is a hostel to stay in Edinburgh. It sits close to St Cecilia's Hall and Blair Street Underground Vaults, about 0.4 km from Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.8 km from East Sands of Leith. The area has 454 places to eat, 2 supermarkets and 8 public-transport stops within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is generally July to September.

What guests mention

comfortable rooms5cleanliness4friendly staff2location2value for money2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • St Cecilia's Hall0.0 km
  • Blair Street Underground Vaults0.1 km
  • Museum of Childhood0.1 km
  • Dovecot Gallery0.1 km
  • The Edinburgh Tapestry Company0.1 km
  • Tron Kirk Market0.1 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 454 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 11 pharmacies & clinics🚌 8 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 10.9 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley0.4 km
Nearest beach
East Sands of Leith3.8 km
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to A&O Hostel Edinburgh City?

From A&O Hostel Edinburgh City, the nearest station, Edinburgh Waverley, is about 0.4 km away; Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 10.9 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is A&O Hostel Edinburgh City from the beach?

The nearest beach, East Sands of Leith, is about 3.8 km from A&O Hostel Edinburgh City in a straight line.

How is A&O Hostel Edinburgh City rated?

A&O Hostel Edinburgh City scores 3.7 out of 5 across 2801 guest reviews.

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