New Openings

a&o Firenze Campo di Marte (2025)

Via Mannelli 119 | 50132 Florence | Italy

Welcome: a&o opens a new hostel in Florence!

The long-awaited a&o Firenze Campo di Marte in Florence is now open as the second location in Italy, offering guests from all over the world 466 beds in 119 rooms over six floors. Modern self check-in terminals allow for a comfortable and quick check-in, and the underground car park offers 40 spaces and charging stations for electric vehicles.

Florence is visited by around 4.5 million tourists every year. Highlights among the many sights include the Florence Cathedral, the Uffizi Gallery with works by da Vinci and Raphael, and Michelangelo's world-famous David statue. All these and more can be easily reached from the centrally located a&o hotel and hostel.

Book a room now and discover the a&o hostel in Florence!

a&o Brussel Centrum (2025)

Boulevard du Roi Albert II 44 | 1000 Brussels | Belgium

a&o opens its second hostel in Belgium!

Just after the opening of the a&o hostel in Antwerp at the end of 2024, there is another location in Belgium: at the beginning of 2025, a&o will welcome guests at a&o Brussel Centrum a short distance from Brussels North station! This new hotel and hostel was until recently a four-star hotel and currently has 296 rooms – these will be expanded to 377 in 2025.

Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium, but also the administrative centre of the European Union and NATO. The vibrant city boasts world-famous landmarks such as the Atomium, Manneken Pis and the Grand Place. All these and more can be easily reached from the a&o hotel.

Book a room now and discover the a&o hostel in Brussels!

a&o Antwerpen Centraal (2024)

Pelikaanstraat 20 | 2018 Antwerp | Belgium

a&o opens its first hostel in Belgium!

On 1 November, the budget brand a&o celebrates its debut in Belgium with a&o Antwerpen Centraal! After the opening of a&o Brighton Beach in August, this is already the second new opening within just three months – and the 41st property in Europe. The new hostel is located directly opposite the impressive Art Nouveau station in Antwerp and offers 133 rooms with a total of 516 beds – ideal for solo travellers, families, and groups.

Our guests can fully experience the rich history and culture of Antwerp. The beautifully preserved historic city centre impresses with architecture from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and Art Nouveau. The former Century Hotel is currently being renovated and modernised to meet a&o standards in comfort, style, and affordability.

Book your room now and discover the a&o hostel in the heart of Antwerp!

a&o Brighton Beach (2024)

41-42 Old Steine | BN1 1NH Brighton | England

a&o opens its second property in the United Kingdom

In August 2024, the first a&o beach hostel opened its doors in southern England. a&o Brighton Beach is located close to the beach and Brighton Pier. This a&o hostel in a prime location offers 50 rooms with a total of 186 beds, which can be booked immediately. Modernisation work is planned for the winter months in the listed building, which until recently was run as a YHA youth hostel.

Oliver Winter, CEO: "Great architecture and very good accessibility in an extraordinary location." The capital London and the various London airports are easily accessible by bus or train, so getting to this beautiful coastal city is no problem and even a day trip to lively London with its many sights is possible.

a&o Rotterdam City (2022)

Schiekade 658 | 3032 Rotterdam | Netherlands

a&o opens its second property in the Netherlands

On 1 May, the budget specialists took over Hotel Rotterdam City – the operation as the new a&o Rotterdam City continues seamlessly. Step-by-step conversion and renovation work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022. With around 120 rooms, this will be the second location of the Berliners in the Netherlands after Amsterdam.

Oliver Winter, CEO: "We keep our word: Benelux is at the top of our wish list – now we have been able to secure a 100% a&o location in Rotterdam." The lease runs for 20 years, with two options to extend for a further five years each.

a&o Edinburgh City (2021)

50 Blackfriars St | EH1 1NE, Edinburgh | United Kingdom

a&o opens its first property in the United Kingdom

Since 1 July, a&o Edinburgh City has been open and in high demand from the start. With this new location, the Berlin budget chain is represented in the United Kingdom for the first time. The new property has 131 rooms and around 610 beds. Future guests benefit from the unique location right in the centre of the Scottish capital.

There are few places in the United Kingdom that offer visitors such a wealth of culture, history, and architecture. In addition to the majestic Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the cityscape, Holyrood Palace and The Royal Mile, countless other attractions are waiting to be discovered. Edinburgh is just the beginning for more a&o locations in the United Kingdom.

a&o København Sydhavn (2020)

Scandlagade 12/Sydhavens Plads 4 | 2450 Copenhagen | Denmark

Second a&o in Copenhagen opens

Since 2017, the Berlin budget chain has been represented in Denmark with a&o København Nørrebro. a&o København Sydhavn is now the second property in the capital. In this completely renovated existing building, there are currently 137 rooms over six floors as well as two meeting rooms and a lobby. A further 81 rooms in a second new building are planned for 2021.

The new a&o is located in the up-and-coming Sydhavn district, close to the main railway station and with excellent transport links. Copenhagen's sights are quickly and easily accessible – restaurants and bars are also nearby.

a&o Budapest City (2020)

Csengery utca 11 | 1074 Budapest | Hungary

a&o opens its first property in Budapest

The first a&o in Hungary opened in Budapest in 2020. 114 single, double, family and multi-bed rooms with a total of 412 beds over three floors provide comfortable and affordable accommodation for backpackers, couples, families, or groups.

Of course, this a&o also offers the standard 24-hour service, a snack bar open around the clock and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Business travellers and school groups can work undisturbed in the well-equipped meeting rooms and the co-working space in the lobby. Thanks to the central location of a&o Budapest City, the famous Margaret Island and the Danube are just 15 minutes away.

a&o Warszawa Wola (2020)

Kasprzaka 18-20 | 01-211 Warsaw | Poland

a&o opens its first property in Warsaw

The first a&o in Poland opened in the capital Warsaw in 2020. 200 single, double, family and multi-bed rooms with a total of 650 beds offer plenty of comfort at the usual low price. Guests can expect the usual friendly service as well as snacks and drinks around the clock. For entertainment there are billiards and table football, and little guests can enjoy the play corner.

The birthplace of physicist and chemist Marie Curie and composer Frédéric Chopin has been the capital of Poland since 1595. A trip to this historic city holds many discoveries. Thanks to the central location of a&o Warszawa Wola, restaurants, cafés and bars, museums and the old town are just a stone's throw away.