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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Billiards
Staircase
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private 4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

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 an arcade/games room are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offers 43 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grassmarket. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • 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, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 7 minutes on 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. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel. A complete renovation of Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel was completed in January 2024.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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 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
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.
  • Cots (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: from approximately GBP 6 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 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
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.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • 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

Budget Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+ hostel)
Kick Ass Greyfriars Adults Only Hostel
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 210 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mustafa Zahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in Edinburgh will definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly and helpful. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! And staff was so helpful with storing luggage!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy the staff and the location, with the property being really clean and a convient location We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been there second time and deffo be back again! Good price, amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The brekfast was fresh every day
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

steve

Location,Location,Location

Breakfast was very filling with many different options to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great stay at Kickass

We had a fantastic stay at kickass.. The location was great, the vibe, the staff, nice outdoor and indoor bar, good food with good prices!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring. Noisy outside on a Saturday night in August but would still recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay just wished the kitchen/fridge was here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service, friendly and welcoming staff. Cleanliness was on point, shower and toilet facilities were cleaned very regularly and were spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is clean and in a central location. However with the hostel being situated around the night life area of the city. If you're looking for a quiet night this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the Treehouse lounge and ability to sit and relax in the bar area or upstairs. Breakfast was also availabe if you wanted and lockers to hold your luggage if you came before check in
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Pablo

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

Great option, great location, low price

Kick Ass Greyfriars is a great hostel. The location is what makes it one of the best options for staying at Edinburgh. I was only there for a night, so I didn't get to live the whole experience (the showers, the bar, the special events...). It is a great option if you don't mind the public bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to all locations of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Karen

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

Basic but great!

Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place,friendly and politely staff,nice pub in the old heart of this marvellous city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very limited variety for the breakfast. Cold boiled eggs, no cereal, no milk.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Honie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amazing staff

I did not get to stay due to a card issue but they service was great on 2 MAY 2025. Great staff. They were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Issy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was absolutely great! Perfect distance from the city centre and their bar was very nice too. However, showers only ever seemed to be lukewarm or would fluctuate in temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023