Title: a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=1594761&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Travelers unwind with meals at Bar 50 or challenge friends to pool games at this vibrant Edinburgh hostel where relaxation meets adventure ## Photo gallery for a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/7de5dd7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served - a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/a62fb129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/96efe151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/a2e2e52c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/4ec607bb.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. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Bar - Laundry room £76 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 2 - Jan 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 3 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1594761&PinnedHotelID=1594761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 9 - 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172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) ![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 Pet friendly Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![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 Pet friendly Daily housekeeping - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Twin room for Single use ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1594800/1594761/6fd3ad3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin room for Single use ### Highlights Eco-friendly toiletries Pet friendly Daily housekeeping - 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[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 ![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 - Princes Street \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Grassmarket \- 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 - ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk - ‪The City Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Burrito 'n Shakes - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Hostel near Royal Mile University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are located near a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, which 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 TV in reception - Secured bike storage, smoke-free property and a water dispenser - A billiards/pool table, ATM/banking services and tour/ticket information - 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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Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 8.4 Very good 140 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=9741015&PinnedHotelID=9741015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Bar 50 ### Things to do - Bicycle storage - Billiards/pool table - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 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 13 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 13 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 13 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 10 for adults and from GBP 5 for children - Pet fee: GBP 13 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 13 (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? ### How much does it cost to stay at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel? ### What time is check-in at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel? ### Where is a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.6 Eco-friendliness ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 288 8 - Good 386 6 - Okay 189 4 - Poor 77 2 - Terrible 62 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel 21 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very central location clean and modern facilities ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Susan 12 Nov 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Comfortable beds and good location ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent Location and very friendly and helpful staff. ##### Debra Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very walkable to the Royal mile, great location! ##### Blake Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 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 #### Sophia 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location for the fringe Great location, comfortable room and lots of entertainment at the hostel. ##### Sophia Stayed 1 night in Aug 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 #### Daphne 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Location Clean Room Amazing location right by The Royal Mile, Room was basic but clean, large bathroom, very hot shower. Amazing price for city centre and is ideal for a short city stay where you are out and about all day. Would stay again and would recommend. ##### Daphne Stayed 1 night 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Beatrice 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good location in the Old Town, clean and buzzing, lovely staff ##### Maria Beatrice Stayed 1 night in Jun 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Himanshi 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### THE PERFECT DORM EVER! Really nice place, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly and welcoming! The girl on the first day was very sweet, the way she was handling all the customers was spectacular, v patient and really sweet and respectful! Krishna was also really nice and friendly and helpful! Overall the stay, beds, cleanliness everything was perfect!! It mad emt solo trip very comfortbale and exciting OH i forgot to mention the bar pub and the kareoke AMAZING 5 star ratings Live the drinks the vibe everything!!! ##### Himanshi Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort It was reasonably clean, the shower was a little awkward being in a tiny rome shared with the toilet, it was difficult to keep anything dry, and there wasnt any other private space to change. The front desk clerks were lovely, kind, and helpful. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Location off the Royal Mile. For the price we paid, this is very good. No fuss, no frills. Central location is superb for the Fringe is fab.Ensuit shower for our twin room was very clean. Sheets and the room was acceptable. Room was a bit stuffy, but there was a fan which helped. No complaints. ##### Verified traveller 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [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) ---