Title: Kick Ass Greyfriars Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kick Ass Greyfriars ## Photo gallery for Kick Ass Greyfriars ![Dining - Kick Ass Greyfriars (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91820000/91817000/91816910/cd13612c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kick Ass Greyfriars (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91820000/91817000/91816910/1cb79eee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Kick Ass Greyfriars (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91820000/91817000/91816910/820ebfd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - Kick Ass Greyfriars (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91820000/91817000/91816910/5c902668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Kick Ass Greyfriars (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91820000/91817000/91816910/70d3bbee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Kick Ass Greyfriars has plenty to offer. ## Popular amenities - Bar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=91816910&PinnedHotelID=91816910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Budget-Backpackers-Hostel.h91816910.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Budget-Backpackers-Hostel.h91816910.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Kick Ass Greyfriars. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.94787%2C-3.19300&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QY24e26IteVqP4BJNKlQ0TbAgn0=) 37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, SCT, EH1 1JR ### What's nearby - ![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grassmarket 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![National Museum of Scotland showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081301/9c69aa59-16d0-45a4-bbed-58197df2e6e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Museum of Scotland 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Castle 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Military Tattoo Theatre 3 min walk \- 0.2 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 - La Barantine 3 min walk - Knoops 2 min walk - George IV Bar 4 min walk - The Bow Bar 2 min walk - Elephant House Cafe 2 min walk ## About this property ### Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostal near Edinburgh Castle A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, Kick Ass Greyfriars has plenty to offer. ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6800000/6793500/6793484/68160561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Old Town Edinburgh - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 1,784 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=6793484&PinnedHotelID=6793484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62800/62750/aa77b469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apex Grassmarket Hotel Old Town Edinburgh - 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