Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Property class: 2.5
Adults-only hostel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile

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When you stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Princes Street Tram Stop is just 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/game room
  • Computer station
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
$105 nightly
The total price is $132
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a blue wall unit, a window with a view, and a wooden panel on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a purple headboard, a bench with a purple cushion, and a large window with a view of a historic building.

Private 6 bed dorm with Castle View

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a curtain.

Quadruple Room with Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden wardrobes, and a wooden panel wall.

Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden wardrobes, and a wooden panel wall.

Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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2 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JA

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 16 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

  • When you stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Princes Street Tram Stop is just 11 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • All guests must show a valid passport or ID. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per person

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6 per person
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Kick Ass Hostel Edinburgh
Kick Ass Edinburgh
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+ hostel)
Kick Ass Grassmarket Adults Only Hostel
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel and nearby?

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel has an arcade.

What's the area around Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel like?

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and 7 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.

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Reviews

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good and a welcome inclusion with the stay. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location right by the castle with comfortable private room and amazing breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and clean rooms
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8/10 Very good

I stayed here for two nights. It’s very affordable and very close to most of the tourists attractions. And the place was very clean and very calm.
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8/10 Very good

Clean everywhere, good staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great location and very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and property. Great vibe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel

Great place , great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place! Conveniently located
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8/10 Very good

Great location easy access but lousy stairs only.

Great location with easy access to all the major old town attractions. Only gripe is the stairs-only leading to the rooms so if you're on the higher floors, good exercise.
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was very good located. Very safe location and really close to main attractions. Surrounded by restaurants, and stores. Amazing views from the common areas. Breakfast was simple but cheap, just what you're looking for in a hostel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just amazing ,staff very polite
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place location people etc

Breakfast good, rooms large, bar upstairs chilled, very friendly etc
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good location, nice and clean bed to sleep. Bathrooms were also super solid.
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8/10 Very good

Good, cheap option for a group that don't need much amenities. Shared bathroom...
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Amazing staff! For the money, excellent value for money. Bring your own towel and lock (bigger type) to save yet more money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was fabulous! View of the Edinburgh castle. Everything very walkable. Beds were clean. Lots of facilities and amenities-kitchen, laundry, showers, toilets. Felt very safe 👍
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff very friendly clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hostel! Very lovely and good location and facilities wise as well, pretty economical and safe, would love to visit again! Cheers
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location! Clean. Wonderful staff. Will return for sure!
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10/10 Exceptional

Definitely worth the stay!

Stayed in the cubicle rooms...16 people is too many for my personal taste, but the from was big.... However the cube can get stuffy at night... More than ample amounts of toilets and showers always clean and stocked...overall a worthwhile stay in an excellent area.... There is a market just up the street which is helpful for cooking meals in their kitchen...
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10/10 Exceptional

Right in the middle of everything 😍

This location is amazing. We had a private room with our own toilet and shower but had to rent towels and pay for a locker to check out bags once we checked out. I would probably stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is good, capsule room is safe with high privacy, bathroom and toilet facilities are in well condition, highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

Booked the pod and it was perfect. Had my own locker and it was comfortable. Staff was amazing and friendly. Location was amazing and it was a great value
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10/10 Exceptional

Good for meeting people if you really want to. But if you're not into meeting people it's a nice place to stay at too
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6/10 Good

Here’s a polished version of your review that keeps the honest feedback while sounding balanced and clear: The double room was decent for two people, and we were on the third floor with a great view of the castle. However, it got extremely hot up there with no way to control the temperature. The showers were the biggest issue. I had to try multiple showers before finding one that worked properly; some had broken handles, others had no hot water, and a few had broken doors. They also became very dirty quickly in the mornings. The front desk staff didn’t explain the facilities in much detail upon arrival, so we had to figure out things like the kitchen and laundry ourselves. I was able to get a fan after asking at the front desk, but when my husband later asked for one, he was told they didn’t have any, which felt inconsistent and dismissive.