Title: a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/7de5dd7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/4ec607bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/a2e2e52c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/a62fb129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/96efe151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Edinburgh's heart, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel offers a warm atmosphere, practical laundry facilities, and secure bike storage. Guests enjoy meals at Bar 50 all day and relax with in-room WiFi. Attentive staff ensures a memorable experience for all. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Pet-friendly - Laundry - Housekeeping £98 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 3 - Oct 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 4 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ![Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/90699d18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/59e8c529.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 279 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/a8926aa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory 8.0 Very good 4 reviews ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 279 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/d195224a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 279 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/1b4bd416.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping Pet friendly - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/573edacb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/2cb8a89a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room 7.2 Good 10 reviews ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Hostels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hostels.d6069845-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.94918%2C-3.18564&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PXTsbe_2flWodyLeY94ISPEPL8E=) 50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE ### What's nearby - Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Cabaret Voltaire - ‬2 min walk - ‪The City Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bar 50 - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Hostel near Royal Mile A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Bar 50, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a billiards/pool table - Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property - A TV in reception, ATM/banking services and a lift - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All 132 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property. 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24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Lift (235 centimetre wide door) ### More - 100% renewable energy - Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Comprehensive food waste policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Smoke-free property - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower ### More - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Eco-friendly toiletries - LED lighting - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: GBP 12.00 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children - Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 12.00 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Smart City Hostels Edinburgh Smart Hostels Hostel Edinburgh City Smart City Hostels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Edinburgh Scotland Smart City Hostels Safestay Hostel Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Safestay Hostel Smart City Hostels Safestay Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Safestay Smart City Hostels by Safestay Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile Edinburgh Smart City Hostels by Safestay Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile Hostel Safestay Royal Mile Hostel Safestay Royal Mile Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile Safestay Edinburgh Smart City Hostels Edinburgh a o Edinburgh City a o Edinburgh City Hostel Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel pet-friendly? > Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 12.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel? > As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel on 3 Nov 2025 start from £98.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 12.00 (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 12.00 (subject to availability). ### Where is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel located? > Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps away from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 281 8 - Good 395 6 - Okay 190 4 - Poor 74 2 - Terrible 61 ### 7.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### SARAH 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect spot. Very close a lot of popular places and has a good bar attached to it. Also the staff is very nice. ##### SARAH Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I was only really here for 8 hours to sleep and shower but the vibe was great, the staff were friendly and very helpful, and even the toilets in the bar were clean. ##### Lindsay Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent accomadations. Fantastic atmosphere. Easy walking to everywhere! ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Family of four stayed for two nights. Staff were lovely on arrival and were really helpful. Great location, perfect for a city break when you want to be out and about. Would stay at again and recommend for a cheap and easy stay in the centre of the city. ##### Zoe Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yan 29 Aug 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Facilities old, toilet not working well, shower room dirty. Bonus points, walking distance to the train station and the old town, royal miles. ##### Yan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was great at the property. It had a few issues like a broken shower handle and the window opening to the bar, plus the keys were finicky, but it was really clean in the room and I felt really welcomed and safe. ##### Sarah Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a cool place to stay so close to the Mile. We got to do so much in the two days. Love the bar area. ##### Carl Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Neil 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice place ##### Neil Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### WAI KI 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities I booked a room for 6 people but was given a room for 12 people. I found it very noisy. The guests made the beds in the middle of the night, which prevented me from sleeping. Some beds did not have sockets for charging. ##### WAI KI Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jerusha 9 Sept 2025 advertising TV in private room but no TV’s were working. Hostel aware of this and didn’t inform me ##### Jerusha Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### shashi 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Disliked: Cleanliness Towel only on extra payment. Bathrooms not so clean. ##### shashi Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities why? ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy check-in, had to queue but that was fine. Friendly staff and very helpful. Clean room, basic but everything we needed in the family room. Good mattresses but squeaky frames, large towels and good facilities. Great spot for getting around town and sights. ##### Anita Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rajat 8 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really like to stay, it was really clean and the staff is really, really helpful ##### Rajat Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Robert 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The dorm that I was assigned was not like those illustrated. I specifically booked to stay here because all of the images include photos of bunks with curtains (I don't mind a dorm but I do think a curtain is pretty much essential to get a decent night's sleep). Also, the room shared a shower room with the dorm nextdoor which meant that fellow guests would often turn the lights on unexpectedly, etc. ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### TADATOSHI 13 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I can not choose this again ##### TADATOSHI Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great stay! ##### Grace Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Honie 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Amazing staff! Great staff and convient location! Great job! Thank you all! ##### Honie Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Colette 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness I took some of my own toiletries and some disappeared ( not by anyone staying as I had my own room) ##### Colette Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shailendra 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent place to stay ##### shailendra Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ann 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities We can't sleep at night because there's a bar on the Ground floor and the sound nuisance until 4am. No air conditioner and we can't shut the window to avoid the noise. ##### Ann Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerard 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were very good and the bar at the hostel is great. The food was lovely ##### Gerard Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### TANG King 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice and cute place. The staff are super helpful. Love the pub downstairs. Getting a bit too warm at night (March), and the shower room design is not friendly for people that in a normal body size… the door is very very narrow. ##### TANG King Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### 10/10 Amazing Staff and great location Amazing Staff and great location ##### Jason Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morris 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely place Best place to stay ##### Morris Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Tigerlily](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tigerlily.h1518105.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h52139644.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Edinburgh-Park.h13441598.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Airport.h31718853.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information)