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Edinburgh - Kick Ass Grassmarket

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About the place

Hostel
Fantastic 9.5 star expand_more

Central location, free walking tour, evening entertainment including karaoke, movie nights, quiz nights and pub crawl.
Free Wi-Fi throughout . No curfew. Secure lockers for each bed.
Luggage storage free before check-in and £1 per locker after check-out.
All rooms have wifi access, USB charging points at each bed with a private bed light. Large self-catering kitchen and personal private showers pods.
Maximum stay 14 nights.
Onsite coffee house.

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

Social and fun

We have regular events including karaoke nights, movie nights, pub crawls, walking tour and more!
Brand New - CHILL OUT ROOM: Hang out in our brand new chill out area designed for comfort and relaxation, sit back and relax at the amazing views of Edinburgh Castle next door.

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 Common area / room Board games

Info & Price

Surroundings

Located in the Grassmarket only 3 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: 2 West Port, EH1 2JA, Edinburgh, Scotland
Train station
Waverley railway station
Districts
Old Town
The Grassmarket
Lauriston
Tollcross

Good to know

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

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the imposing Edinburgh Castle looms over the city.

Food

Snacks Lunch pack / grab & go Dinner Supermarket / convenience store Lunch Communal kitchen 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 Minimum age Power sockets

Private room details

Housekeeping
Free
Key card access for Private rooms Secure lockers Minimum age Power sockets

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
Document required at check-in for resident guests: 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

Fantastic 9.5 star expand_more
9.4
Atmosphere 9.4
9.8
Staff 9.8
10.0
Location 10.0
9.6
Cleanliness 9.6
8.6
Facilities 8.6
9.2
Safety 9.2
9.8
Value 9.8

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.

Traveler
9.1
Fantastic
Good rooms, clean common areas (bathrooms, showers), good pluricultiral environment.

Very good everything. Zero negative comments.

Traveler
9.0
Fantastic
In the center of Edinburgh for not very expensive

perfect for young people

Traveler
10.0
Fantastic
Super nice decor, smiling staff, in the historic center, lockable lockers (and free!) Next to the bed (which to its own catch). Really great hostel!

Traveler
10.0
Fantastic
Wonderful hostel! The people there were awesome und it was direct City centre. Except the breakfast it was simply perfect

Traveler
9.3
Fantastic
Very good with great bar area and very nice decor. Robust beds and relatively quiet rooms (it also depends on the colloc). Location very well next to the castle in lively neighborhood. Toilets and showers clean. Only small problem, the kitchen that m

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