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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Property class: 2.5

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A pool table in a room with brick walls, a wooden bench, and a table lamp.
A group of people playing a game at a bar.
A meal on a wooden table with a newspaper underneath, set outdoors with wooden chairs and red umbrellas.
A vintage VW bus interior converted into a restaurant with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a Coca-Cola sign.
A staircase with a sign indicating rooms 109-113, toilets, and showers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a central wardrobe, and built-in lighting.

Private 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a central wardrobe, and built-in lighting.

Private 6 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is adjacent to Grassmarket and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Royal Mile. This 43-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a terrace. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include laundry facilities, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per person

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 6 per person

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on Nov 5, 2026 start from $110, 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.

What is there to do near Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Royal Mile and Grassmarket, and within a short walk of Edinburgh Castle. You'll also find Princes Street and George Street less than a mile away.

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel.

What is the closest airport to Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 7.7 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 229 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, bar is a great vibe, the rooms are perfectly clean and so are the showers/toilets, staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, Loved Adam at the bar!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our own room for the 4 of us. The showers were a bit cold but with the heat that was okay. However, there was a lacking of hot water. Overall I would stay here again. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Showers terrible. Definitely not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy the staff and the location, with the property being really clean and a convient location We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! And staff was so helpful with storing luggage!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in Edinburgh will definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel: an activity most evenings (e.g., karaoke, pub crawl [Thank you Rose!], trivia night), diverse group of young Europeans, community bathrooms, etc. We found the residents and staff to be friendly and respectful. Fun interior. Checkout the Treehouse! We booked a 4-person room with 2 bunk beds and a sink and always felt safe. As far as its food: decent breakfast bar (appreciate the Corn Flakes as a non-sweet option), below average (over-fried) fish ‘n chips but shockingly good buffalo wings! Guests get 10% off food when you show your room key. (Thank you to the bartender who brought in extra chairs for the Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup game.) We would definitely stay here again if we returned to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean The bathrooms were also pretty clean. The front desk staff was absolutely phenomenal! They were incredibly helpful, friendly and informative! Keep in mind it is a hostel, where you are sharing the bathrooms with other people, but for what it is and the price, it was great. Right now we're staying down the street at a much nicer hotel but the front desk staff does not even compare to how wonderful they were at Kick Ass. In fact, I'm probably going to go in there tomorrow just to say hi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly and helpful. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been there second time and deffo be back again! Good price, amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Umberto is most helpful. Bathrooms are not bad but not great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Kickass

We had a fantastic stay at kickass.. The location was great, the vibe, the staff, nice outdoor and indoor bar, good food with good prices!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Location,Location,Location

Breakfast was very filling with many different options to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The brekfast was fresh every day
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring. Noisy outside on a Saturday night in August but would still recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first hostel experience, and I absolutely loved it! There are endless opportunities to be social at this place, and every single time I took advantage of it, I met some amazing people. Not to mention the staff is super nice and helpful. I didn’t eat much of the food here, but from the one meal I did have (fish and chip), it was solid! Aside from small things that could be better maintained like the bathrooms (they’re not bad, just could be better with the amount of people using them everyday), I had a great time. Can’t recommend this place enough. Also, the Greyfriar’s location doesn’t have a microwave or fridge, so plan accordingly if you like to bring back leftovers!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great location, friendly staff, clean rooms. The only thing is the bathrooms. They are fine and clean enough but seem a little under maintained and some of the showers drains clogged and took forever to drain so there is always puddles of water on the floors outside of the showers. It is a loud location so if you need quiet just bring your ear plugs and you will be fine. It was a great place to stay for three nights and I loved that the room for three people had a sink so we didn't have to all get ready in the shared bathrooms. Overall, it is a nice place to sleep and recover in a busy city for a good price and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place,friendly and politely staff,nice pub in the old heart of this marvellous city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to all locations of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Basic but great!

Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service, friendly and welcoming staff. Cleanliness was on point, shower and toilet facilities were cleaned very regularly and were spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025