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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hostel near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
Private 4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Billiards
Bar (on property)
Staircase

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 15 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hostel places you steps from Grassmarket and a 5-minute walk from University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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

  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Adults-only hostel near 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. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offers 43 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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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 to noon for a fee: GBP 5.50 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately GBP 5.50 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel to the airport?

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is 7.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel.

How close is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.4 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.5 mi (41-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5.50 per person. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel have a pool?

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 201 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Bethel

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

2/10 Terrible

Chui Ling

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok…

We had the private 4 bedroom and let’s just say it was not great. Beds uncomfy, sketchy part of town, nice view of castle when leaving the hostel but other than that not many positives. The night we got there service was decent but the guy there was pushing us to subscribe to his YouTube channel in front of him before going up to our rooms. We also only received one towel for the four of us because they ran out. The rooms were disgustingly hot but we soon realized a lot of places in Scotland are not air conditioned. Not good temperature to sleep in. It is pretty central but overall I would not recommend. They also only have pocket sized fans for the heat. Don’t go here unless you are desperate like we were. Maybe I’m the winter it’s better when the sweltering heat actually works for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Klamath falls

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Derrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conviniently located in the most vibrant part of town... has some great pubs, walking distance to grass market and many other locations. The property itself is well maintained...but one important thing to remember is that it is a hostel. We happened to have a private 3 bed room. But it was still extremely noisy from the drunk yelling in the street...and stomping their way back to their bunks...way into the early morning...very limited toilet and shower spaces for the amount of inhabitants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianlai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even though this was a "hostel", but it really exceeded our expecations. Room we got was quite big. The only complaint I had was the mattress had some hard bumps, it almost felt like it was upside down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

berenice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This was a good place to stay for convenient and affordably but I do not like the idea of sharing so that is my personal problem. If you don't mind it, its a good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable, great location.

I am a senior male travelling Solo from Toronto, Canada - here on an annual 1 month holiday I take, since early retirement. This year I visited UK for my first time. Edinburgh was the last part of my 1 month exploring UK, and Kick Ass Greyfriars was an exceptional accommodation. Staff were great, lodging very comfortable, I suggest buying their breakfast. I will recommend this hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Issy

Traveled with group
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

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

4/10 Poor

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

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

Good for a night. Great location.

My family of four adults just needed a place to sleep after getting off a bus tour and before boarding an early flight. I booked a whole room, so we would have it to ourselves, but there are common bathrooms shared. Property was clean. We lucked out and got to take part in a trivia night in the bar. We lost but had fun. Food and drinks were good. Location is awesome. We roamed the streets and walked to the castle one last time before going to bed and catching our flight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Hostel is in a great walkable area near Grassmarket Edinburgh. Lots of local pubs and shops within blocks. Great location. Compared to another hostel I stayed at in Glasgow, the Kick Ass had clean bathrooms, usable showers with good pressure & hot water. Having a pub downstairs with food was quick and convenient. Overall, a great and affordable place to stay if you dont mind bunking with other travelers. Everyone was nice and respectful in the dorms. No issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place. Broken heat while weather was 0-1 degrees at night. Cold room and uncomfortable while moving throughout the space. Tried working with staff ti resolve the issue, solution was extra blankets. No warning or switch of room to have heat. No offers to make stay better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DISHA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a very lively atmosphere. Staff was very amazing and friendly helped us find best local places for food. Night was the best part of this place as they organized Karaoke and chill night which made it easy to interact with people and have fun. Even though we were party of 5, making new connections is always fun. The room and toilets were very clean. If I visit Edinburgh again this would be my stay to place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. As a solo female traveler I felt incredibly safe and appreciated how you had to badge through each area to get to your room. The entire place was very clean and spacious, bathrooms included. The bar below served well priced drinks and was a great place to meet people. I would absolutely stay here next time I come back to Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024