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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Breakfast available

Laundry

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

2 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JA

Grassmarket
1 min walk
Scotch Whisky Experience
5 min walk
Military Tattoo Theatre
6 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
25 min drive

Room options

Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

20 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

25 sq m
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

20 sq m
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People Ensuite

19 sq m
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in a Quad Dorm Room Ensuite

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

POD BED in 22 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1
11 Twin Bunk Beds

POD BED in 20 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1
10 Twin Bunk Beds

POD BED in 16 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1
8 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People (Female Only)

32 sq m
Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People

32 sq m
Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

30 sq m
Sleeps 1
5 Twin Bunk Beds

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

25 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Double or Twin Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Bar

Laundry

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

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 bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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 showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include locker space, a computer, and laundry facilities
Steps from Grassmarket and 7 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle

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/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: GBP 3-10 per person
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar

Things to do

Arcade/games room

Conveniences

Lockers available
Reception hall
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Shower
Towels

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

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

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.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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; 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Sabrina

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The rooms stunk of BO

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

21 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric, Sellersville

23 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

21 Jul 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

11 Jul 2024

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

9 Jul 2024

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

20 Jun 2024

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

14 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not going back

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Haadi

3 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

29 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Parisa

2 May 2024

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

26 Apr 2024

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

This was the first Hostel I have ever stayed in and i was pleased with it. The staff was great which I was very thankful for after a long day of travel. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David

13 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The location is fantastic but it’s over priced for what one gets (I got a private dorm room)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A good stay overall for the price. Temperature was the main issue, dorm room too hot. Shower room was roasting, really uncomfortable. Was late March and cold outside. Would probably stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with group

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

friendly staff, some unpleasant smells in hallways and bathrooms, clean and private pods

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rojal

28 Feb 2024

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

Best hostel in Edinburgh Recommended

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

11 Feb 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

7 Feb 2024

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

Perfect hostel!

First time staying in a hostel, I had a pod in a room of 16 (mixed) Pod was a lil hot at times but I took a USB powered fan which helped & was perfect for what I needed. Showers & toilets were together as I was on the 3rd floor. Always clean! No matter what time of the day I used them. Cleaner came in around 10am which was perfect if you needed that little longer in bed. Location was amazing, I was a 20 minute walk from all the locations I wanted to see! The cafe down stairs was nice to go in after a long day of sight seeing, grab a drink & chill for bit before heading up to my pod. I didn’t use the chill out area so I can’t comment but lots of people were using it. The kitchen has everything you need. You can get boxes to pop your food shop in which I thought was a nice touch. Everything you need to cook, eat & store food. Also free pool table! Only down side, which isn’t the hostels fault! People aren’t courteous of others. I’m pretty sure I had an elephant sleeping in the pod above me. They stomped around, throwing their shoes down when they got into their pod. Slamming the door when they left (doors can be close quietly coming into the room but not leaving annoyingly) every time they walked around my whole bed shook haha I found it funny once I blocked them out with ear plugs! Which you can get free from reception. Warning, 3rd floor no lift but that didn’t bothered me. Gutted these guys don’t have more hostels in & around Europe as I would happily re book with them!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiahui

26 Dec 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

3 Dec 2023

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Oriana

30 Nov 2023

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Remmy

30 Nov 2023

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

The hostel is beautiful and well located. You will be able to see the castle from the window, or take steps in 2 minutes to get there. Rooms and bathrooms are very clean. The two guys at the reception were brilliant and very helpful. They welcomed me well, and I was provided a cup of coffee on my checkout although the breakfast time wasn't ready. Hoping to get back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023