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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hostel with bar/lounge, near Edinburgh Castle

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel welcomes you with a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy local cuisine for breakfast, challenge friends at the arcade/game room, or unwind over coffee in the cafe. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi, this hostel is a great base for exploring Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
The current price is AED 290
AED 348 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

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Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm

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Exceptional
(1 review)

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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One bed in a Quad Dorm Room Ensuite

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People Ensuite

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Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People (Female Only)

10.0 out of 10
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(1 review)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People (Female Only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People (Female Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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POD BED in 16 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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POD BED in 20 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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POD BED in 22 Bed Dorm

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 11 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Private Room with Castle View

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 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 Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. 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, University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are within a 15-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

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
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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
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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
    • All guests must show a valid passport or ID. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 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

  • 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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per person

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.50 per person

Policies

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
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 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 7 minutes' walk from University of Edinburgh.

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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

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...
michael, 5-night trip

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.
Ming, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place! Conveniently located
Tristian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is good, capsule room is safe with high privacy, bathroom and toilet facilities are in well condition, highly recommended
Kin Chung, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Unfortunately, whilst this hostel is nice - lack of A/C
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel

Great place , great location
Ryan, 1-night trip

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
Tiffany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice colorful hostel close to the city center.
Natalia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff very friendly clean
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel in Edinburgh Recommended
Rojal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!

This has been one of my favorite hostels. Clean and spacious pod. Everyone was respectful and quite when inside.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Own experience

This was an amazing experience.
Rashid, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay

One of the best hostels we have stayed in. We had a private room, which was large and we had plenty of room. The staff were helpful and friendly. The location was fantastic, in the middle of the city centre. Unfortunately, it is an old building and sound travels around it. Our room was next to a door and we could hear it banging closed all night as others moved around the hostel. The hostel does supply free ear plugs, which helped somewhat. That being said it isna lovely old building with some clear history.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The bed was comfy and clean, the room was spacious and updated with usb plugs for each bed. The location was top notch, near a bunch of restaurants, cafes, bars, and a supermarket. The only negative was the bathroom. There was mold growing on the ceiling in the shower areas and the walls of the toilets were covered in unknown substances by other dirty guests.
Laney, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As far as hostels go, this one was premier. The staff are fantastic, the bathrooms were kept immaculate and plenty of facilities. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious. I stayed in an 8 bed dorm and it was perfect from the view to the company. Theres a lounge area and breakfast has a great selection. Very central location and in walking distance from everything youd be doing in Edinburgh. I was extremely impressed. Thankyou kick ass hostels for a great base to recharge between hiking and touring. Ill definitely be back!
Nuala, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good stay overall for the price. Temperature was the main issue, dorm room too hot. Shower room was roasting, really uncomfortable. Was late March and cold outside. Would probably stay again.
Gavin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quite pleasant

Comfortable spacious room only down fall there is no kitchen only kettle and microwave in the chill room which is quite pleasant would stay again
miss ann-marie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and Friendly, close to everything.

I had a good stay at the hostel. It is in the middle of the city with walking distance to everything. Staff was kind and I felt like I saw cleaning staff at all hours of the day so they were on top of cleaning all communal areas, even though it could get a bit messy in the evenings and weekends. I would definitely come and stay again. My only gripe is that, I would have loved to see stands with desinfectant sprays by the communal toilets. The amount of men AND women who do not was their hands was shocking. I am usually not an OCD person, it would just have been nice to desinfect your hands when you leave the bathroom/toilets.
Mathilde Krogsgaard, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great family trip in Edinburg

Next time we visit Edinburgh, this is where we will stay. Granted: this is a Hostel, not a hotel. But... it's truly great. My grandson and I shared a private room for two. the cleanliness and security of the place are excellent. Staff are friendly. The location is unbeatable. The little square that it is on directly is very nice, with a great bar / restaurant right across the street. And it is just a few hundred meters from the Royal Mile and very convenient to the Waverly rail station so it is wasy to get to and from the airport. We had an utterly fantastic time in Edinburgh and everyone at KickAss Hostel was very friendly. The breakfast is fine. It's consistent enough from day to day that there comes a point where it's not necessarily exciting, but as breakfasts included with a stay it is far better than average. We were on our first trip to Scotland and in retrospect there are two things I would do differently. Pur basic trip was start in Edinburg, train up to Inverness, train to Glasgow, and then train back to a hotel nearer the airport the night before our flight out. I would in retrospect change two things. We stayed overnight two nights in Glasgow. That was more time then Glasgow requires IMHO. If I had to do it over again we would have just had our southern part of the stay all in Edinburgh and we would have made Glasgow a day trip. The Hostel could use a couple of more washer/dryers for laundry. But on the whole: this was just fantastic.
craig, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Personale molto gentile. Negativa la questione bagni (pochi e non molto puliti) e il dover pagare il deposito del bagaglio sia prima del check-in che dopo il check out.
alessandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Så sentralt som du får det og har det du trenger.
Victoria Marie Frithjofse, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

linda experiencia de hospedaje

Habitación limpia, los baños son bastante buenos para ser un hostal, el personal fue colaborador. Excelente ubicación.
Ana Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Impecavel

Quarto limpo, arejado, com boa companhia e otimos funcionarios.
RUDA AZAMBUJA, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

lavabo ve tuvalet banyo odanın dısında ortak alanda olması kötü. bunun dısında temız ve konforluydu
umut, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From location to rooms and bathrooms everything was great
Abhishek, 1-night trip

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