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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Travelers can challenge friends at the arcade or savor local cuisine before stepping out to explore the historic Royal Mile in Edinburgh

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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel in central Edinburgh offers a lively vibe. Enjoy local breakfast dishes, compete in the arcade/game room, or relax in the café. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi make it an ideal base for visiting Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩89,537
₩107,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 bed dorm with Castle View

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room with Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel is in the historical district. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes 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
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2 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JA

What's nearby

  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Victoria Street
    Victoria Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Scotland showing interior views
    National Museum of Scotland
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Beehive Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Last Drop
    2 min walk
  • La Barantine
    5 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near Edinburgh Castle
Grassmarket and Princes Street Gardens are located near Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel, which 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), a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and a vending machine
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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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 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 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

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 6 per person
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 does it cost to stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel on Mar 23, 2026 start from ₩89,537, excluding 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?

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 Princes Street Gardens. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean everywhere, good staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, cheap option for a group that don't need much amenities. Shared bathroom...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ming

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

Great location easy access but lousy stairs only.

Great location with easy access to all the major old town attractions. Only gripe is the stairs-only leading to the rooms so if you're on the higher floors, good exercise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Definitely worth the stay!

Stayed in the cubicle rooms...16 people is too many for my personal taste, but the from was big.... However the cube can get stuffy at night... More than ample amounts of toilets and showers always clean and stocked...overall a worthwhile stay in an excellent area.... There is a market just up the street which is helpful for cooking meals in their kitchen...
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fabulous! View of the Edinburgh castle. Everything very walkable. Beds were clean. Lots of facilities and amenities-kitchen, laundry, showers, toilets. Felt very safe 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property. Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very good located. Very safe location and really close to main attractions. Surrounded by restaurants, and stores. Amazing views from the common areas. Breakfast was simple but cheap, just what you're looking for in a hostel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Great stay!

Amazing staff! For the money, excellent value for money. Bring your own towel and lock (bigger type) to save yet more money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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

Right in the middle of everything 😍

This location is amazing. We had a private room with our own toilet and shower but had to rent towels and pay for a locker to check out bags once we checked out. I would probably stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Clean. Wonderful staff. Will return for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Great hostel

Great place , great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vedrana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I paid of the breakfast bit honesty regreted it. Its your basic continental breakfast. Bread. Boiled eggs, cerial and yogurt. I stayed in a large pod room, the pods were spacious, had fun light options and it was comfortable. The location is perfect . Only thing i had an issue with was the showers . My floor was just a push to start shower with no temperature option and it was burning hot for me .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kin Chung

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

Jolly

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

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, nice and clean bed to sleep. Bathrooms were also super solid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Djamel eddine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing ,staff very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

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

Great place location people etc

Breakfast good, rooms large, bar upstairs chilled, very friendly etc
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff very friendly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

McGerby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Okay

Lina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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