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Edinburgh - Kick Ass Greyfriars

About the place

Hostel
Great 8.8 star expand_more

Originally known as Budget Backpackers, this Kick Ass hostel has been hosting travellers for over 15 years!
In 2019 we gave her a bit of TLC and she came out feeling as sharp as ever!

Completely refurbished and uniquely redesigned, Kick Ass Greyfriars is quirky, vibrant and full of personality!
Opposite the famous Greyfriars Kirkyard and on the corner of Grassmarket, you will be right in the heart and soul of Edinburgh when you choose us!

Central location, free walking tour, evening entertainment including karaoke, movie nights, quiz nights and pub crawl.
Free Wi-Fi
No curfew.
Secure lockers for each bed. Luggage storage free before check-in and £1 per locker after check-out.


Our Kick Ass Bar provides meals 7 days a week!

Internet / wi-fi Free
Linen Free
City tours Free
Security
Cafe(s) on site
Secure lockers Free
Pub crawl
Bar(s) / Pub(s) on site

Social and fun

Our trendy and uniquely designed Kick Ass Café & Bar on the ground floor is a great space to start your trip! Pop up to our famous VW Van Bar for a cheeky drink and enjoy a game of pool with your new dormmates!

We have regular events including karaoke nights, movie nights, pub crawls, walking tour and more!
KICK ASS CAFÉ AND BAR: Serving great-value meals and drinks at unbeatable prices.
Designed for your maximum comfort, with private bed lights and Security lockers provided for every bed.

City tours
Free
Cafe(s) on site Great for city breaks Great for activity breaks Great for cycling Great for walking Bar(s) / Pub(s) on site Pub crawl Outside area / patio Common area / room Board games

Info & Price

Surroundings

Located in the Grassmarket only 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle and 3 minutes' walk to Royal Mile, The Elephant House and Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Grassmarket, Armstrong's, Edinburgh Castle, The Scotch Whisky Experience all 0.4 km away.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo, National Museum of Scotland, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival Theatre and the Royal Mile are just under 1 km away.
Edinburgh Airport is 10.5 km away.
A supermarket, bars, cafes and restaurants are all here.

Directions

Address: 37-39 Cowgate, EH1 1JR, Edinburgh, Scotland
Train station
Waverley railway station
Districts
The Royal Mile
Old Town
The Grassmarket
Lauriston
Tollcross

Good to know

Internet / wi-fi
Free
City maps
Free
Security Group catering available Laundry room Towel

Our awesome location is just a stone’s throw away from the famous Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the famous Grassmarket area. We are only 5-10 minutes’ walk from the bus and train stations and the famous Haggis Tour routes.
Designed for your maximum comfort, with private bed lights and Security lockers provided for every bed.
Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital.

No animals are allowed on the Hostel premises, exceptions to this rule are for guide dogs accompanying blind or partially blind guests.

Food

Dinner Snacks Lunch pack / grab & go Supermarket / convenience store Lunch Breakfast Shopping district / mall near by

Security and safety

CCTV / Surveillance in common areas Security CCTV / Surveillance outside property Maintenance team Carbon monoxide alarm Contactless guest check-out Contactless guest check-in

Shared room details

Secure lockers
Free
Linen
Free
Key card access for Dorms Bed light Power sockets Privacy screen Minimum age

Private room details

Power sockets Key card access for Private rooms Minimum age

Check-in details

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out details

5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minimum age
Minimum age of at least 1 person to check in at the front desk: 18
Payment methods
Cash Mastercard Visa
Languages spoken
Document required at check-in for non resident guests: Passport | Government issued identity card
Document required at check-in for resident guests: Passport | Driver's license | Government issued identity card
Contactless guest check-in Cafe(s) on site Luggage in storage before check-in Luggage / storage room
Contactless guest check-out
Important information

In times of uncertainty and your peace of mind, we recommend you select a flexible rate with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can always cancel free of charge until the cancellation expires.

The minimum check-in age is 18 years.
Guest who are 16 and 17 years old are permitted to stay only if accompanied by persons 18 years old or older in a 1:1 ratio and IN PRIVATE ROOMS ONLY.
16 and 17 year olds are not permitted to share dorms with persons outside of their family or party.
Under 18s are not allowed in the hostel bar after end of food service.
No guest under the age of 16 is permitted to stay in Kick Ass Hostel.
Any guest arriving who is under the age of 16 regardless if accompanied by an adult (over 18) will be refused entry to the Hostel.
We do not accept 3rd party cards. We check cards against photo ID on arrival.
We require valid photo identification upon check-in, suitable forms of ID: A Valid Passport or National ID

Latest reviews

Great 8.8 star expand_more
8.5
Atmosphere 8.5
8.8
Staff 8.8
9.0
Location 9.0
8.6
Cleanliness 8.6
8.7
Facilities 8.7
8.9
Safety 8.9
8.8
Value 8.8

These reviews are from real customers who have stayed at this hostel.

We show you ALL reviews: the positive and the negative reviews so you can be fully informed before making your reservation. If you have stayed at this hostel and want to submit a review, please login to “My account” section to do so.

Camila
9.7
Fantastic
I love it

I was there and was amazing the bed, the cleaning everything.

Traveler
8.9
Great
Well located youth hostel in the heart of Edinburgh and the main sightseeing spots of the city. The public areas are quite clean and the people who work there are very welcoming. It's a bit noisy so it's better to

A very nice hostel

Traveler
8.3
Great
Very nice BackPackers, everything was nice, except the fact the bakcpackers is just at the exit of a disco. So when everybody comes out at 3AM (when disco closes) it is really noisy...

Nice for a short trip

Traveler
7.1
Very good
Very well placed, ideal place for young travelers. Small flat on the cleanliness of the bathrooms during our visit.

Breath of youth in this inn.

Traveler
8.7
Great
It is a great place at a good price and good location for traveling to Edinburgh. Very young, note that it is very clean and that the kitchen is very well equipped. You have reception open 24 hours what is very good, is in front of the castle and 2 pas

Excellent location and great deal

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