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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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In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offers a vibrant retreat. Explore the nearby Grassmarket and St. Giles' Cathedral, or unwind in the garden with a coffee from the on-site cafe.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/games room
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is €212
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

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About the area

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 a short five-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 travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only 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

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
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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
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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.
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
    • No stag or hen 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 centre

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
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

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 that you 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 on-site 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.

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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

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service, friendly and welcoming staff. Cleanliness was on point, shower and toilet facilities were cleaned very regularly and were spotless.
Mackenzie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff

I did not get to stay due to a card issue but they service was great on 2 MAY 2025. Great staff. They were very kind.
Honie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, great location.

I am a senior male travelling Solo from Toronto, Canada - here on an annual 1 month holiday I take, since early retirement. This year I visited UK for my first time. Edinburgh was the last part of my 1 month exploring UK, and Kick Ass Greyfriars was an exceptional accommodation. Staff were great, lodging very comfortable, I suggest buying their breakfast. I will recommend this hostel.
Stephen, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location & clean rooms
Hillary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Jane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel
Karla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for a night. Great location.

My family of four adults just needed a place to sleep after getting off a bus tour and before boarding an early flight. I booked a whole room, so we would have it to ourselves, but there are common bathrooms shared. Property was clean. We lucked out and got to take part in a trivia night in the bar. We lost but had fun. Food and drinks were good. Location is awesome. We roamed the streets and walked to the castle one last time before going to bed and catching our flight.
Rachelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was very good except the bathroom and showers, they are very few.
DIDIER, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic but great!

Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need!
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Hostel is in a great walkable area near Grassmarket Edinburgh. Lots of local pubs and shops within blocks. Great location. Compared to another hostel I stayed at in Glasgow, the Kick Ass had clean bathrooms, usable showers with good pressure & hot water. Having a pub downstairs with food was quick and convenient. Overall, a great and affordable place to stay if you dont mind bunking with other travelers. Everyone was nice and respectful in the dorms. No issues at all.
Alexandro, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was close to all locations of interest
Will, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. As a solo female traveler I felt incredibly safe and appreciated how you had to badge through each area to get to your room. The entire place was very clean and spacious, bathrooms included. The bar below served well priced drinks and was a great place to meet people. I would absolutely stay here next time I come back to Edinburgh!
Alyssa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It had a very lively atmosphere. Staff was very amazing and friendly helped us find best local places for food. Night was the best part of this place as they organized Karaoke and chill night which made it easy to interact with people and have fun. Even though we were party of 5, making new connections is always fun. The room and toilets were very clean. If I visit Edinburgh again this would be my stay to place.
DISHA, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Great location, common amenities and rooms are super clean and modern..great vibes overall Cons: wifi super slow in rooms, spring mattresses are highly uncomfortable
UJJAWAL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place,friendly and politely staff,nice pub in the old heart of this marvellous city
Tatiana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The facilities are very clean, and I appreciate that. I had not stayed in a dorm-like environment for nearly 40 years, but it all worked out just fine. Thank you!
Wray, 7-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Amazing location

I stayed here because I can access all the popular attractions within 5-10 min from this hostel. The share bedroom was nice and clean. As I need to wake up very early in the morning and arrive very late in the evening, I wanna avoid affecting my roommate so I made a request for staying in a lower bunk bed. Unfortunately they did not reserve one for me. The female shower+toilet (floor 2) was so messy. Not much space you can hand up your personal items. Toilet paper on the floor overnight, it should be checked/cleaned in the midnight everyday. There are only 2 showers and one of it has COLD water only. It looks clean (no hair) because no one want to take a COLD shower. It seems like an existing issue for long time, please fix it. I did not know that I need to download an app for operating the washing and drying machines. And I need to top-up the balance before using it (washing 4GBP & drying 2GBP) It would be better to have an updated instruction. The connection point is named as "Cowgate" which is very confusing and I need to ask the overnight staff for help. No microwave in the common area.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful.
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

100 mark hostel

Friendly environment and good kitchen Great location in old town of Edinburgh
2-night trip

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

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a short or long stay. Lobe the vibe with the social area. 30 bed dorm was pretty well laid out, quirky. Comfortable beds, and quiet for getting a good sleep too!
Mark, 1-night trip