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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre vs a&o Edinburgh City

Both Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh and Safestay Edinburgh are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh scores significantly higher than Safestay Edinburgh. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh ranks #15 in Edinburgh with praise from 7 sources like Jetsetter, Frommer's and Oyster.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
8 / 10
80 High St., The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1TH, Scotland
From $112 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Time Out Time Out
"Originally the Scandic Crown. ... A clean-cut, sleek and monochromatic look with subtle Scottish motifs. Service standards are high, and you'll walk out of reception on to the Royal Mile." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is in an excellent location for business and pleasure, and although it bares some brash modern garb, it is as soft as a plush toy when compared with the edgier Point Hotel nearby." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Location, location, location: If you want to be right in the thick of it, you can't beat this hotel." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"You’ll find no tartan here, despite the 16th-century exterior - inside it’s contemporary all the way." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A stay on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, with full Scottish breakfast and welcome prosecco." Full review
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a&o Edinburgh City
a&o Edinburgh City
7 / 10
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE , Scotland
From $13 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast buffet
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A five-star hostel just off the Royal Mile, with 622 beds in twin rooms or dorms. Women-only rooms are available."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Hostels - the word alone is strong enough to awaken the worst feelings in the world." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A good example of a competitive new style of hostel accommodation: less relentlessly wholesome than a traditional rambler’s rest but not a party-animal pit." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Part hostel, part residence hall, the budget Safestay Edinburgh is a young, casual property with a party atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A big (620 beds), bright, modern hostel that feels more like a hotel... A huge bar and a central location just off the Royal Mile make this a favourite place to stay for the young, party-mad crowd." Full review