Mattress was a little uncomfortable and having to put on pillow cases and duvet cover ourselves was a little inconvenient.

Enjoyed a nice stay in great location. Plenty of facilities that were regularly cleaned. Helpful staff in both the bar and at reception that were available 24 hours.

Stayed in April 2024

There was a chewing gum on top of one bed. Although it is a hostel a party went on in the bar until 2am, which does not follow the rules.

Great location and value for money (considering it is a hostel). Dog friendly!

Stayed in March 2024

Not enough plugs in the room

Stayed in April 2024

I don’t think it’s bad place 🤙

Easy to find and it’s centrally located 🤙

Stayed in April 2024

A lot of noise from the corridor, no elevator

A clean room with a private bathroom, located in the old city, a good breakfast was included

Stayed in April 2024

Great value

Stayed in April 2024

Noisy, definitely take ear plugs. No tv in room. Beds not really that comfortable

Very central, room clean,

Stayed in April 2024

A bit noisy in the evenings (but does quieten down at a reasonable time).

A good value establishment conveniently situated near the Royal Mile. Bar meal was very tasty.

Stayed in April 2024

First off, no TV in my room. I'm aware that it's a hostel but any others that I've stayed in previously have had one. The shower which as previously mentioned did have good pressure, was like some kind of water torture, going from tepid to freezing all the time. The window although tiny, need an upgrade, expected noise outside on a Saturday night but it sounded as if it was in my room beside me. Upon leaving the amount of people congregating in the foyer when trying to use the cash machine was intimidating. The bed was really uncomfortable and the room was cold. There was also no socket next to the mirror. Finally, the price for one night (£151) was absolutely ludicrous.

The location was ideal for attending gigs at Bannermans. It also had a cash machine on site which was handy for grabbing some money before I set off on my next trip. There's a handy wee button at reception for booking taxis which arrived quite promptly. The staff on reception were lovely and informative. Any time I messaged the hostel leading up to my stay, they got back to me in good time and provided me with all the information I requested. The shower in the room had a good water pressure and I had a nice wee table and stools in there too.

Stayed in April 2024

Soft mattresses on the bunk beds to be aware of, not a bad thing for a short stay.

Super close to the old town in Edinburgh, easy walking distance to most attractions. Helpful staff. Basic bunk beds in the private room, but didn't mind this as it was good value.

Stayed in April 2024

- The room was clean but the bed was quite uncomfy and springy. - The cooked breakfast was cold but tasted fine.

- The location was exceptional. Just over a 5 minute walk to Waverley Station and just off the beaten track of the Royal Mile. - The staff were great. Woman at reception (didn’t catch her name) was really helpful and accommodating and went the extra mile to help us with bus routes. - The bar. Good vibe, really busy. Doesn’t overly affect noise coming into rooms so no issue there either. We had a wee one with us so didn’t get full enjoyment but young people, big groups and couples travelling without kids would enjoy. - Clean room

Stayed in April 2024

The bunk bed was not made when we arrived.

I really like the location

Stayed in April 2024

Family room is too small for 4 people (2 adults, 2 kids) and the mattress was TERRIBLE, Beds were so uncomfortable it was a real shame, Also if you are staying with children getting a nights sleep is problematic with loud bar noise heard in rooms which goes on quite late.

Excellent for location, and it was reasonable value. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

extremely noisy at night because of activities downstairs till 3am

good location, clean facilities, helpful staff, free towels and bed linen

Stayed in April 2024

The location was great, wuthin walking distance to the center of Edinburgh, train and bus stations.

Stayed in January 2024

Not totally clean

Great staff and great location

Stayed in March 2024

Very loud, not 💯 clean

Super central location and friendly stuff

Stayed in March 2024

I enjoy the bar with the pool tables and the location is good

Stayed in January 2024

The staff is not friendly and it's really noisy even around 11:00 pm a lot of teenagers downstairs of the hotel we can see and hear them shouting and laughing

The location nearest to all sightseeing The room is clean and has good facilities

Stayed in March 2024

The room was for 4 people, but I booked for 2. Heating didn't work. Room was not clean enough. I don't want to come back to this hostel.

Stayed in February 2024

The duvet didnt have a cover, the room was too much worm for me and didnt have a stand to leave the cellphone, classes and other small things.

There were a good light on the bed and curtain around the bed. The living area is really good as well.

Stayed in March 2024

Rooms weren't ready for ourselves and some other guests and we were an hour late as it was

Great location and great bar

Stayed in March 2024

No kettle in the room for tea / coffee in relation to the price paid

Location in the old.town

Stayed in March 2024

We had a great stay at A&O. As two friends travelling for a mini break to Edinburgh, we booked a twin room. The room was very clean, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was very clean and modern. The hostel is in a great location, very central to the main tourist sites and great restaurants and bars. The staff were friendly and helpful. We didn’t eat at the hostel or spend too much time there as we were out sightseeing every day, but we had some drinks one evening and they were very reasonably priced. Overall we had a great stay and I think the overall experience was very fair for the price. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.

Stayed in March 2024