Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

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About this property

Central Edinburgh Location: Kick Ass Grassmarket is situated in Edinburgh city centre, offering easy access to key attractions. Edinburgh Castle is a 9-minute walk away, while the National Museum of Scotland lies 800 metres nearby. Edinburgh Waverley station is 1.1 km from the hostel. Comfortable Accommodations: The adults-only hostel features private bathrooms with free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Each room includes a work desk, shower, and hairdryer, catering to all guest needs. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar, lounge, coffee shop, and games room. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, evening entertainment, and a tour desk. Full-day security and a 24-hour front desk provide added convenience. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers boating, kayaking, and canoeing opportunities. Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile provide ample sightseeing opportunities, while Arthurs Seat is 3.1 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dorm
We have 4 left
  • 1 bunk bed
344 feet²
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$32 per night
Price US$96
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast: US$7 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$36 per night
Price US$107
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast: US$7 (optional)
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$38 per night
Price US$115
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$42 per night
Price US$126
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
323 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$38 per night
Price US$115
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast: US$7 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$42 per night
Price US$127
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast: US$7 (optional)
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$44 per night
Price US$133
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$49 per night
Price US$146
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Milena
Germany Germany
“The breakfast was really good, and I liked that there was a kitchen everyone could use. The bed was really comfortable which I did not expect. The staff was super nice and the location is amazing. Great value for money!”
Kamile
Spain Spain
“The location is perfect and the view from the room was so breathtaking i cried”
Cádia
Brazil Brazil
“The location is excellent, and I was able to walk to the main tourist attractions. There are great restaurants and pubs nearby. The breakfast was good and met my expectations. I would recommend this place.”
Tuğçe
Turkey Turkey
“Perfect location, helpful and smiling staff, even shared toilets are clean.”
Georgia
Greece Greece
“The hostel is in great location. The staff is super friendly and gave me all the information I needed for my stay in Edinburgh. The bedrooms are well organized with lockers, light on each bed and plenty of power outlets. The shared bathroom was...”
Mehmet
Turkey Turkey
“I checked in late at night and the check-in process was very easy. I was also able to store my large suitcase safely, which was a big relief in a capsule hotel. Cleanliness is 10/10 – both the capsule and shared areas were spotless. Overall, a...”
Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was my second stay there, third is booked. Staff are super friendly. Location is amazing. Beds are comfortable. Plenty of showers and toilets. Common room is decent and comfortable.”
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An excellent find, spotlessly clean, quirky branding throughout the hostel, comfortable private bedroom (room 304 with a castle view), great shared shower and toilet facilities, nice lounge, pleasant breakfast, lovely communal areas”
Helen
United States United States
“It’s in the heart of Edinburgh, close to everything.”
Gustavo
Belgium Belgium
“The hostel has a great location, easy to visit popular sites. The staff was very kind and helpful 🫶🏾. I stayed in a pod dormitory and it was a good decision.”

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$7.37 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 11:00
  • Food
    Bread • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Yogurt • Fruit • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Fruit juice
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House rules

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please, note that when booking for 10 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

18+ persons only, no persons under the age of 18 allowed and ID checked on arrival.

Please note, this property cannot accommodate stays longer than 14 days.

We cannot guarantee that guests will stay together unless a private room is booked. If you booked individual beds, you may be staying in different rooms, even if the same room type was booked.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.