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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with business centre

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Front of property
Private 4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh5 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle7 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile8 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)25 min drive
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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in the city centre. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk

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

  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hula - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile
Close to National Museum of Scotland and Grassmarket, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 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 for a fee: GBP 5 to 10 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

  • Multilingual staff
  • One-time housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

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
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.

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:

  • 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 5 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 and debit 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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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

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 Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 17 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on 30 Jun 2024 start from £102.96, 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 Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

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

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps away from Grassmarket and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 9 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 125 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Will

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

10/10 Excellent

Verna

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

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

10/10 Excellent

Paolo Gio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dorm and washrooms were clean. Staff was helpful and warm. Almost everyday there was a social event in the hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely extremely over priced for just a bed. Showers are timed so you have to press the button every 15seconds so having a shower is so annoying - the showers are tiny with no space to place your belongings. There was vomit in the sink for hours. Very loud throughout the night. Honestly I could find hotels better priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5