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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
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Private 4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

8.4 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is ₩174,955
₩209,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk

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

  • ‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 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/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: GBP 5 to 10 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 center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
For more details, 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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: approximately GBP 5 to 10 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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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
Budget Backpackers
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+ hostel)
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 Sep 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on Oct 9, 2024 start from ₩174,955, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 9 minutes.

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 147 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dodgy area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dhanasekar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allison, Fort Bragg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time in a hostel. While everything was great, I’d love to let people know the showers are cramped. You could put yourself in there, but don’t expect your things to stay dry in the stalls with you from lack of shelving. But the breakfast was great, staff amazing and helpful, great location (loud on weekends), and worth the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hillary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Renz Myron D

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THIF
This is a hostel in the red district and I am aware that it is an cult place to stay. We are there for a night to sleep and it was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla, WOODBRIDGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good first experience for a hostel accommodation. Would be using again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

VICTORIA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed having room 208 which was a private room. It was great to have a sink in the room. The deadbolt on the door didn’t work and the room was a bit hot at times but otherwise fit our needs. I’m
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in a hostel, so I went in not really knowing what to expect. The building is centrally located so it was very easy to walk around the city and get to places. The staff were friendly, and the building was quite clean. Because it’s right in the city, it does get very loud at night with people partying on the street. I was staying there for 6 days and wasn’t expecting to have so many different roommates but for the most part the people were respectful. One downside is the bed isn’t very comfortable and the pillow was very flat. The bathrooms are quite small and cramped, but they were functional, updated and clean. The bar downstairs was a bit expensive (but so was everywhere in Edinburgh). Overall, for my first time in a hostel I had a good time and felt very comfortable and safe. For those looking for a decently priced place to stay while in Edinburgh, this hostel is definitely one I would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

10/10 Excellent

Paolo Gio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very suitable for solo travel. It is at the center of the city and you literally can walk anywhere you want to go ie grassmarket, old town, Edinburgh castle, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at kickass hostel. I dont usually stay in hostels but kickass definitely changed my views. The staff were all so helpful and kind, the rooms were clean. They had showers and bathrooms in almost every corner and it was always so clean. They have laundry room and lockers services which I found so convinent. I would highly recommend Kick Ass hostels and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dorm and washrooms were clean. Staff was helpful and warm. Almost everyday there was a social event in the hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely extremely over priced for just a bed. Showers are timed so you have to press the button every 15seconds so having a shower is so annoying - the showers are tiny with no space to place your belongings. There was vomit in the sink for hours. Very loud throughout the night. Honestly I could find hotels better priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a short or long stay. Lobe the vibe with the social area. 30 bed dorm was pretty well laid out, quirky. Comfortable beds, and quiet for getting a good sleep too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Danielle P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a bit lower quality than I expected from reviews, but the staff were nice upon check-in and the area is great. However, when I returned to my bed at 2:30am, somebody else was sleeping in it. He slept there because somebody slept in his bed, and the whole thing started a chain reaction and the night receptionist realized they were overbooked. I didn’t have anywhere to sleep and was offered a couch in the chill room, even though my tag was on the bed and my stuff was in the locker. I was told this has happened here before. So… beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana, Bradford

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