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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Lounge
POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 583
AED 700 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a Quad Dorm Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 22 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 11 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 20 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 16 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People (Female Only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room with Castle View

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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2 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JA

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near Edinburgh Castle
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A reception hall, a computer station, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

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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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 3 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 3 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

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

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 13 minutes.

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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 217 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent location! Clean. Wonderful staff. Will return for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location and property. Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place! Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything is good, capsule room is safe with high privacy, bathroom and toilet facilities are in well condition, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Booked the pod and it was perfect. Had my own locker and it was comfortable. Staff was amazing and friendly. Location was amazing and it was a great value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved the hostel! Very lovely and good location and facilities wise as well, pretty economical and safe, would love to visit again! Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Toilet and shower areas are always clean. Pod gives you just the amount of privacy. Storages are enough to accommodate both personal and carry on luggages. If there's one thing I would suggest is an option to rent or have an AC or Fan in the Pod it's the only uncomfy part of staying there for me but overall everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Staff were very friendly. The water temperature on level 2 showers was beyond inhumane. At least 40+ Celsius. Showered on level 2 were better since you could adjust the temperature. There weren’t lifts so had to take my 20kg luggage to the 3rd floor. Staff were really friendly, toilets were generally clean. The top of bunk beds were disgustingly dirty. Dust accumulated for years probably. Ventilation on the room was poor and inside the cubicle as well making it hard to sleep
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place , great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Good for meeting people if you really want to. But if you're not into meeting people it's a nice place to stay at too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Good hostel, clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Here's my honest review: The pros: + The emplacement: How convenient it was it's right in the heart of Edinburg, you can walk to all the cool spots nearby. I highly enjoyed that. + The staff: There were all really cool, grateful to all of them. + The decoration: How cool they've made it for an urban hostel. + The price: Very convenient. + Private bathrooms + showers. + Awesome breakfast: Highly recommend to take the added option, it had a sweet selection and the cost was great too! The cons: No elevator: If you are in the third floor like I was with a luggage, get ready to do some stairs. The above pods: If you have a place in the upper parts, you will have to climb, just to be aware. Moving toilet floor: I had the impression that floor was moving, I think it was because it was the movement of the car from the street below. Thank you for having made my trip a great one!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very good location, nice and clean bed to sleep. Bathrooms were also super solid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Just amazing ,staff very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

Great location, endless services within a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Best hostel in Edinburgh Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Lovely staff very friendly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

One of the best hostels we have stayed in. We had a private room, which was large and we had plenty of room. The staff were helpful and friendly. The location was fantastic, in the middle of the city centre. Unfortunately, it is an old building and sound travels around it. Our room was next to a door and we could hear it banging closed all night as others moved around the hostel. The hostel does supply free ear plugs, which helped somewhat. That being said it isna lovely old building with some clear history.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved the pod beds, very cosy and private, felt like my own mini hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Nice colorful hostel close to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in a pod dorm and had a very enjoyable stay. The place is modern, clean, super affordable and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Was kept very clean, close to the main downtown areas and everyone was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

The rooms stunk of BO
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023