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Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property

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POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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2 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JA
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 8 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a Quad Dorm Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People Ensuite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 12 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 16 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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POD BED in 20 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

POD BED in 22 Bed Dorm

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 11 Single Bunk Beds

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 bed dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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 a computer station are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel offers 25 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. 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 Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • 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, a computer and laundry facilities
  • 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 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 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: GBP 5.50 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 lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 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

  • 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 5.50 per person
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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; 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

  • 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

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

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 264 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Columbia Heights

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

8/10 Good

Ming

Travelled with family
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

Vanessa

Travelled with group
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

Drew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ying

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

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From location to rooms and bathrooms everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff snd amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel overall. Needs improvement: need elevator for at least luggage, needs to fix bathrooms, need to have a way to dry bathrooms quickly, really fun area but a little too noisy outside and a lot too much rubbish outside in city area—-not fault of hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, whilst this hostel is nice - lack of A/C
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

polly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice position, affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Vania, Peshastin

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

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

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

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

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025