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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Unleash your inner gamer at the arcade or fuel up on local cuisine to take on Royal Mile’s historic charm.

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €89
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

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

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People Ensuite

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

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One bed in a Quad Dorm Room Ensuite

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 22 Bed Dorm

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 11 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 20 Bed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 16 Bed Dorm

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People

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

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm

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

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
2 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JA

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near Edinburgh Castle
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a computer station and a reception hall
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: GBP 3 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
All guests must show a valid passport or ID. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per person

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 3 to 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel on 25 Feb 2025 start from €88.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 13 minutes.

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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 195 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Great hostel
Great place , great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Good hostel, clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme Weber

Nice place to stay. I liked a lot of. I will stay there once again next time going to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Very good location, nice and clean bed to sleep. Bathrooms were also super solid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ameer

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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Djamel eddine

Just amazing ,staff very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms stunk of BO
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

This was the first Hostel I have ever stayed in and i was pleased with it. The staff was great which I was very thankful for after a long day of travel. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Great place location people etc
Breakfast good, rooms large, bar upstairs chilled, very friendly etc
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Great location, endless services within a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rojal

Best hostel in Edinburgh Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unimpressive facilities. Shower and bathrooms left much to be desired. Bedding was thin and poor quality. Pods trapped heat and became very warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Lovely staff very friendly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laney

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

The location is fantastic but it’s over priced for what one gets (I got a private dorm room)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

friendly staff, some unpleasant smells in hallways and bathrooms, clean and private pods
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shariah

Loved the pod beds, very cosy and private, felt like my own mini hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Nice colorful hostel close to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in a pod dorm and had a very enjoyable stay. The place is modern, clean, super affordable and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tanner

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service
This place smells so bad, and the guys in the reception are so impolite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024