Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Property class: 2.5

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A short walk from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 326
SAR 411 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a blue wall unit, a window with a view, and a wooden panel on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a central wardrobe, and built-in lighting.

Private 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a central wardrobe, and built-in lighting.

Private 6 Bed Dorm

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden wardrobes, and a wooden panel wall.

Private 8 Bed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in the city center. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. 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. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR

What's nearby

  • A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.
    Grassmarket
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a pub named 'Squeez,' and a shop called 'Pink.'
    Victoria Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

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

  • Frankenstein
    2 min walk
  • The Elephant House
    4 min walk
  • The Last Drop
    2 min walk
  • The Bow Bar
    2 min walk
  • Bertie’s
    1 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

  • Hostel remodeled in 2024 and located near Grassmarket
  • 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), a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
    • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
    • 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

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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 24 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on 9 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 326, 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?

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 Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket, Royal Mile, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Really fun place to stay! Comfortable beds, great food and drink. So close to all the things you want and the royal mile
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, bar is a great vibe, the rooms are perfectly clean and so are the showers/toilets, staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, Loved Adam at the bar!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, bathrooms were not very hygienic. They should have people clean the bathrooms more often, the hallways smell old, maybe the carpet needs to be deep cleaned. Overall it’s a good place to stay for the amount of money that you pay. The staff was wonderful, the Argentinian and Italian (an Italian that speaks Spanish) guys were so so welcoming, they made the experience much more hospitable. Please thank the Italian guy that my mom and her friends loved him for starting a conversation with them in Spanish as my mom and her friends are so shy everywhere they go because of only speaking Spanish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place! And staff was so helpful with storing luggage!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel: an activity most evenings (e.g., karaoke, pub crawl [Thank you Rose!], trivia night), diverse group of young Europeans, community bathrooms, etc. We found the residents and staff to be friendly and respectful. Fun interior. Checkout the Treehouse! We booked a 4-person room with 2 bunk beds and a sink and always felt safe. As far as its food: decent breakfast bar (appreciate the Corn Flakes as a non-sweet option), below average (over-fried) fish ‘n chips but shockingly good buffalo wings! Guests get 10% off food when you show your room key. (Thank you to the bartender who brought in extra chairs for the Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup game.) We would definitely stay here again if we returned to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Great location & clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were friendly and helpful. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Been there second time and deffo be back again! Good price, amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at Kickass

We had a fantastic stay at kickass.. The location was great, the vibe, the staff, nice outdoor and indoor bar, good food with good prices!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Location,Location,Location

Breakfast was very filling with many different options to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place,friendly and politely staff,nice pub in the old heart of this marvellous city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

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Property was close to all locations of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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Basic but great!

Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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100 mark hostel

Friendly environment and good kitchen Great location in old town of Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

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Great option, great location, low price

Kick Ass Greyfriars is a great hostel. The location is what makes it one of the best options for staying at Edinburgh. I was only there for a night, so I didn't get to live the whole experience (the showers, the bar, the special events...). It is a great option if you don't mind the public bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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Fine for a night

Basic but pleasant enough hostel. Friendly staff. Overpriced but the location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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