Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Property class: 2.5

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A short walk from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €95
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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A bunk bed room with a blue wall unit, a window with a view, and a wooden panel on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a purple headboard, a bench with a purple cushion, and a large window with a view of a historic building.

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a curtain.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden wardrobes, and a wooden panel wall.

Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden wardrobes, and a wooden panel wall.

Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel is in the historical district. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 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

  • A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.
    Grassmarket
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.
    Princes Street Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    6 min walk - 0.5 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

  • Cold Town House
    1 min walk
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
    5 min walk
  • The Fiddler's Arms
    1 min walk
  • Beehive Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Last Drop
    2 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

  • Hostel near Grassmarket
  • A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and luggage storage
    • A reception hall, tour/ticket information and a computer station
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

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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 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel on 23 Nov 2026 start from €95, including 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 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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

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

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 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 selected 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. 145 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location right by the castle with comfortable private room and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stayed here for two nights. It’s very affordable and very close to most of the tourists attractions. And the place was very clean and very calm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean everywhere, good staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and property. Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hostel

Great place , great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place! Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Just amazing ,staff very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good location, nice and clean bed to sleep. Bathrooms were also super solid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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Good, cheap option for a group that don't need much amenities. Shared bathroom...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff very friendly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location! Clean. Wonderful staff. Will return for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Here’s a polished version of your review that keeps the honest feedback while sounding balanced and clear: The double room was decent for two people, and we were on the third floor with a great view of the castle. However, it got extremely hot up there with no way to control the temperature. The showers were the biggest issue. I had to try multiple showers before finding one that worked properly; some had broken handles, others had no hot water, and a few had broken doors. They also became very dirty quickly in the mornings. The front desk staff didn’t explain the facilities in much detail upon arrival, so we had to figure out things like the kitchen and laundry ourselves. I was able to get a fan after asking at the front desk, but when my husband later asked for one, he was told they didn’t have any, which felt inconsistent and dismissive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026