Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

29

November 2025

Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel (adults only) sits in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, creating a vibrant base for exploration. Travelers can visit nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and the bustling Grassmarket, then return to relax in the garden or grab coffee at the on-site cafe.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Laundry
Free WiFi
Business services

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Tomorrow

Oct 30 - Oct 31

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Double or Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 4 Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People (Female Only)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6 Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 1
5 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 1
15 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

Good

Highlights

Heating

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George 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.

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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
‪Frankenstein - ‬2 min walk
‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬2 min walk
‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near University of Edinburgh

A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
A TV in reception, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
A billiards/pool table, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and limited housekeeping

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Bar
Laundry

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 5.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
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

Business centre

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

More

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

More

Heating (climate-controlled)

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 5.50 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

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 and debit 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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

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

Budget Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh

Budget Backpackers Edinburgh

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Kick Ass Greyfriars Adults Only Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on 4 Nov 2025 start from €135.32, 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 Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

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

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.