Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

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July 2025

August 2025

Enjoy meals under the shade of a charming pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and urban views.

Enjoy a unique dining experience in this restaurant, featuring a vintage Volkswagen Beetle centerpiece and a blend of industrial and modern elements.

Cozy dormitory room with bunk beds, a central wardrobe, and ample storage.

Relax and socialize in this inviting space with a pool table, comfortable seating, and large windows.

Stairs lead to rooms 109-113, offering access to toilets and showers.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

University of Edinburgh
‪4 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪5 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪7 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Good

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6 Bed Dorm

Very good

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People

Exceptional

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

Very good

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Very good

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People

Exceptional

Sleeps 1
15 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Dorm

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

Sleeps 1
5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Cozy accommodations feature a bunk bed and single bed, with a large window offering a view of the street outside.

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are available.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include locker space, a business center, and laundry facilities
Steps from Grassmarket and 7 minutes by foot from 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to noon.

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon 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 centre

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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 to 10 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Issy

Travelled with group

22 Apr 2025

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

22 Apr 2025

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

19 Apr 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

14 Apr 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family

12 Jan 2025

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

24 Dec 2024

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

17 Oct 2024

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

16 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DISHA

Travelled with family

15 Oct 2024

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

8 Oct 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Meghan, Fayetteville

6 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

UJJAWAL

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, common amenities and rooms are super clean and modern..great vibes overall Cons: wifi super slow in rooms, spring mattresses are highly uncomfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wray

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The facilities are very clean, and I appreciate that. I had not stayed in a dorm-like environment for nearly 40 years, but it all worked out just fine. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Right downtown, easy walking distance

The hostel itself was fine. Even good, considering it was a hostel. The bathroom stalls and showers are teeny tiny. If you are a larger person, good luck. I don’t know how that would work. The restaurant/bar onsite was great. Good, quick food and you get 10% off as a guest of the hostel. If you are visiting during the Fringe, however, be aware that the noise from outside is incredibly loud and goes until all hours of the night. Not sure what time, as I finally was exhausted enough to fall asleep around 3am. I booked a hotel out of town for the remainder of my trip. If you are looking to be in the middle of the festival, or plan to stay out all night, this is the perfect place for you. If you like to get to sleep at a decent hour- don’t stay here or bring noise-cancelling headphones.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

11 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Dodgy area

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elly

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap, cheerful, good location.... but a bit noisy

Stayed in a private room with bunkbeds. Choice of gender specific OR co-ed showers down the hall but cleaners were in the female bathroom at 0800 which caused congestion. There is an outside courtyard bar down below and there were some really noisy people ranting and swearing at 0300.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group

13 Jul 2024

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

Basic but great!

Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

12 Jul 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dhanasekar

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allison, Fort Bragg

7 Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Bertrand

5 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hostel, good social areas and comfy beds and thick duvets (needed in this weather) - only thing is the showers were not well designed (needed somewhere to put your stuff in the cabin otherwise you had to put on the ground)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024