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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Lounge
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Explore the area

Map
2 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JA
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Military Tattoo Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a Quad Dorm Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for POD BED in 22 Bed Dorm

Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 22 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 20 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 16 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

View all photos for One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People

Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People

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 10 People

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm

Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel places you steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute stroll of Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hostel include Princes Street and Royal Mile.
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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

Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel offers 25 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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

  • No pets 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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per person

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel on 23 Mar 2025 start from NZ$115.83, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

The closest beach to Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel is Portobello Beach (5.5 km).

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

No, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

No, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

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

No, pets are not allowed.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

ERIC

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Karina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme Weber, Rockville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel
Great place , great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel, clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, nice and clean bed to sleep. Bathrooms were also super solid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hunter Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric, Sellersville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Laney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tanner

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

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Haadi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024