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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

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

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

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About the neighborhood

Map
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 20 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 43 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, 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.

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
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:00 AM–noon
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business center

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

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 5 to 10 per person

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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

Budget Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+ hostel)
Kick Ass Greyfriars Adults Only Hostel
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kick Ass Greyfriars - 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 Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kick Ass Greyfriars - 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 Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel and nearby?
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel has an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel like?
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 10-minute walk from Princes Street Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Right downtown, easy walking distance
The hostel itself was fine. Even good, considering it was a hostel. The bathroom stalls and showers are teeny tiny. If you are a larger person, good luck. I don’t know how that would work. The restaurant/bar onsite was great. Good, quick food and you get 10% off as a guest of the hostel. If you are visiting during the Fringe, however, be aware that the noise from outside is incredibly loud and goes until all hours of the night. Not sure what time, as I finally was exhausted enough to fall asleep around 3am. I booked a hotel out of town for the remainder of my trip. If you are looking to be in the middle of the festival, or plan to stay out all night, this is the perfect place for you. If you like to get to sleep at a decent hour- don’t stay here or bring noise-cancelling headphones.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Dodgy area
Isabella, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

katherine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cheap, cheerful, good location.... but a bit noisy
Stayed in a private room with bunkbeds. Choice of gender specific OR co-ed showers down the hall but cleaners were in the female bathroom at 0800 which caused congestion. There is an outside courtyard bar down below and there were some really noisy people ranting and swearing at 0300.
Elly, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Basic but great!
Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need!
Karen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Dhanasekar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was my first time in a hostel. While everything was great, I’d love to let people know the showers are cramped. You could put yourself in there, but don’t expect your things to stay dry in the stalls with you from lack of shelving. But the breakfast was great, staff amazing and helpful, great location (loud on weekends), and worth the trip
Allison, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hostel, good social areas and comfy beds and thick duvets (needed in this weather) - only thing is the showers were not well designed (needed somewhere to put your stuff in the cabin otherwise you had to put on the ground)
Bertrand, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location & clean rooms
Hillary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

THIF
This is a hostel in the red district and I am aware that it is an cult place to stay. We are there for a night to sleep and it was comfortable.
Renz Myron D, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tessa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rowena, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A good first experience for a hostel accommodation. Would be using again if needed.
Priscilla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Property was close to all locations of interest
Will, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

VICTORIA, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed having room 208 which was a private room. It was great to have a sink in the room. The deadbolt on the door didn’t work and the room was a bit hot at times but otherwise fit our needs. I’m
Verna, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

This was my first time in a hostel, so I went in not really knowing what to expect. The building is centrally located so it was very easy to walk around the city and get to places. The staff were friendly, and the building was quite clean. Because it’s right in the city, it does get very loud at night with people partying on the street. I was staying there for 6 days and wasn’t expecting to have so many different roommates but for the most part the people were respectful. One downside is the bed isn’t very comfortable and the pillow was very flat. The bathrooms are quite small and cramped, but they were functional, updated and clean. The bar downstairs was a bit expensive (but so was everywhere in Edinburgh). Overall, for my first time in a hostel I had a good time and felt very comfortable and safe. For those looking for a decently priced place to stay while in Edinburgh, this hostel is definitely one I would recommend.
Mandy, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel
Karla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very suitable for solo travel. It is at the center of the city and you literally can walk anywhere you want to go ie grassmarket, old town, Edinburgh castle, etc.
Paolo Gio, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay at kickass hostel. I dont usually stay in hostels but kickass definitely changed my views. The staff were all so helpful and kind, the rooms were clean. They had showers and bathrooms in almost every corner and it was always so clean. They have laundry room and lockers services which I found so convinent. I would highly recommend Kick Ass hostels and would definitely stay here again.
M, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Jane, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The dorm and washrooms were clean. Staff was helpful and warm. Almost everyday there was a social event in the hostel.
Jarvis Ivan, 5-night trip
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