Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with business center

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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Front of property
Private 6 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Overview of Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

8.2

Very Good

Popular amenities

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

Your area essentials

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Scotland3 min walk
  • Popular LocationScotch Whisky Experience5 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)26 min drive
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Room options

Double or Twin Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6 Bed Dorm

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 15 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Dorm

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Dorm

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in the city center. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

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

  • Biddy Mulligans - 2 min walk
  • The Bow Bar - 2 min walk
  • Hula - 1 min walk
  • Finnegan's Wake - 3 min walk
  • George IV Bar - 4 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile
Close to National Museum of Scotland and Grassmarket, 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), a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
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 9:00 AM–noon for a fee: GBP 5–10 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

  • Multilingual staff
  • One-time housekeeping
  • 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

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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 19 and July 31.

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:

  • 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 5–10 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 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

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 Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on Apr 3, 2024 start from $143.07, 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 steps from Grassmarket and National Museum of Scotland. 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Selusiwe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
100 mark hostel
Friendly environment and good kitchen Great location in old town of Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and quiet. Plenty of shared bathrooms, showers on timers. Could purchase a continental breakfast on site. Only issue was the 4am fire alarm. We evacuated but no instructions or involvement by staff, we seemed to be on our own. What if there was a fire, yikes!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquellene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a night
Basic but pleasant enough hostel. Friendly staff. Overpriced but the location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023