In the heart of Edinburgh, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel welcomes you with a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy local cuisine for breakfast, challenge friends at the arcade/game room, or unwind over coffee in the cafe. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi, this hostel is a great base for exploring Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 16 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 15 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
The Scotch Whisky Experience - 5 min walk
Cold Town House - 1 min walk
The Last Drop - 2 min walk
Beehive Inn - 2 min walk
The Black Bull - 1 min walk
About this property
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
When you stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Princes Street Tram Stop is just 11 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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All guests must show a valid passport or ID. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2004
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Lockers available
Reception hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 40 per person
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6 per person
Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Kick Ass Hostel Edinburgh
Kick Ass Edinburgh
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+ hostel)
Kick Ass Grassmarket Adults Only Hostel
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel and nearby?
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel has an arcade.
What's the area around Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel like?
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 12 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.
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Reviews
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Amazing staff and clean rooms
Gabrielle
Gabrielle, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2026
I stayed here for two nights. It’s very affordable and very close to most of the tourists attractions. And the place was very clean and very calm.
Sridhar
Sridhar, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2025
Clean everywhere, good staff.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
It was a great location and very friendly staff.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2025
Great location easy access but lousy stairs only.
Great location with easy access to all the major old town attractions. Only gripe is the stairs-only leading to the rooms so if you're on the higher floors, good exercise.
Ming
Ming, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2025
Good, cheap option for a group that don't need much amenities. Shared bathroom...
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Great location and property. Great vibe.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
Definitely worth the stay!
Stayed in the cubicle rooms...16 people is too many for my personal taste, but the from was big.... However the cube can get stuffy at night... More than ample amounts of toilets and showers always clean and stocked...overall a worthwhile stay in an excellent area.... There is a market just up the street which is helpful for cooking meals in their kitchen...
michael
michael, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Great place! Conveniently located
Tristian
Tristian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Location was fabulous! View of the Edinburgh castle. Everything very walkable. Beds were clean. Lots of facilities and amenities-kitchen, laundry, showers, toilets. Felt very safe 👍
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
The place was very good located. Very safe location and really close to main attractions.
Surrounded by restaurants, and stores.
Amazing views from the common areas.
Breakfast was simple but cheap, just what you're looking for in a hostel.
Jose
Jose, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Great hostel
Great place , great location
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Great stay!
Amazing staff! For the money, excellent value for money. Bring your own towel and lock (bigger type) to save yet more money.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Right in the middle of everything 😍
This location is amazing. We had a private room with our own toilet and shower but had to rent towels and pay for a locker to check out bags once we checked out. I would probably stay here again.
Kristi
Kristi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Excellent location! Clean. Wonderful staff. Will return for sure!
Vania
Vania, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Loved the hostel! Very lovely and good location and facilities wise as well, pretty economical and safe, would love to visit again!
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Jolly
Jolly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Very good location, nice and clean bed to sleep. Bathrooms were also super solid.
Ashton
Ashton, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Everything is good, capsule room is safe with high privacy, bathroom and toilet facilities are in well condition, highly recommended
Kin Chung
Kin Chung, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2023
Just amazing ,staff very polite
Djamel eddine
Djamel eddine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2023
Great place location people etc
Breakfast good, rooms large, bar upstairs chilled, very friendly etc
THOMAS
THOMAS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Booked the pod and it was perfect. Had my own locker and it was comfortable. Staff was amazing and friendly. Location was amazing and it was a great value
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
I paid of the breakfast bit honesty regreted it. Its your basic continental breakfast. Bread. Boiled eggs, cerial and yogurt.
I stayed in a large pod room, the pods were spacious, had fun light options and it was comfortable.
The location is perfect .
Only thing i had an issue with was the showers . My floor was just a push to start shower with no temperature option and it was burning hot for me .
Vedrana
Vedrana, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2023
Lovely staff very friendly clean
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Good for meeting people if you really want to. But if you're not into meeting people it's a nice place to stay at too
Tiffany
Tiffany, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Toilet and shower areas are always clean. Pod gives you just the amount of privacy. Storages are enough to accommodate both personal and carry on luggages. If there's one thing I would suggest is an option to rent or have an AC or Fan in the Pod it's the only uncomfy part of staying there for me but overall everything was perfect.