Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)
2 West Port, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 4007 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Top position, friendly atmosphere. I was in a dormitory 6 beds/1 private bathroom which was very clean and had a comfortable bed, I could find the adaptor for my mobile phone, you can store your luggage in a locker. They give you a digital key to open doors. You pay 1 pound to have your luggage kept after check-out. Don't forget to bring your towel otherwise you need to rent it from them.
ItalyThe hostel is in the middle of the historical part of Edinburgh. We could see the castle from the window. The staff are very kind and the acomodations is clean. It was really good staying at kick ass grassmarket.
BrazilPerfect location close to everything. The staff is friendly and the best part of the place is the quantity of toilets and showers.
IrelandGreat place to be if you visit Edinburgh, its ok with the stairs that doesnt have a lift but it's worth it all the rest.
GreeceThanks again for an affordable perfect short trip. However, next time (which would be the 4th time) I'd preferedly take a bottom pod- at 48 years old, the bones are slowly getting old
GermanyClean, convenient location (just under the castle, and just fit for me to join the tour after stay) common area and cafe area to have breakfast
Hong KongVery clean communal spaces, including toilets and showers. Friendly staff. Good value breakfast
United KingdomThe bed capsule was very cosy and comfortable! Location was also very central and the bar downstairs was awesome.
AustraliaLocation, staff and activities every day + garden bar
United Kingdomexcellent location, excellent staff. 3am bar closing in the hostel was perfect for a stag party.
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Marcella
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Martin
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Dhimitris
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Marc
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Ka
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Ana
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Christopher
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Alberto
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Fionan
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Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in Edinburgh, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.All guest rooms feature bed linen.
The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.
Popular points of interest near the hostel include EICC, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 5 miles from Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+).
This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 19 Apr 2018.Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
See what guests loved the most:
Claudia
Italy“Top position, friendly atmosphere. I was in a dormitory 6 beds/1 private bathroom which was very clean and had a comfortable bed, I could find the adaptor for my mobile phone, you can store your luggage in a locker. They give you a digital key to...”- Marcella
Brazil“The hostel is in the middle of the historical part of Edinburgh. We could see the castle from the window. The staff are very kind and the acomodations is clean. It was really good staying at kick ass grassmarket.” - Martin
Ireland“Perfect location close to everything. The staff is friendly and the best part of the place is the quantity of toilets and showers.” 
Dhimitris
Greece“Great place to be if you visit Edinburgh, its ok with the stairs that doesnt have a lift but it's worth it all the rest.”
Marc
Germany“Thanks again for an affordable perfect short trip. However, next time (which would be the 4th time) I'd preferedly take a bottom pod- at 48 years old, the bones are slowly getting old”
Ka
Hong Kong“Clean, convenient location (just under the castle, and just fit for me to join the tour after stay) common area and cafe area to have breakfast”- Ana
United Kingdom“Very clean communal spaces, including toilets and showers. Friendly staff. Good value breakfast” - Christopher
Australia“The bed capsule was very cosy and comfortable! Location was also very central and the bar downstairs was awesome.” 
AlbertoUnited Kingdom“Location, staff and activities every day + garden bar”- FionanUnited Kingdom“excellent location, excellent staff. 3am bar closing in the hostel was perfect for a stag party.”
- Is there any where to store suitcase?We have a luggage store, it is free to store bags before check-in and it costs £2 per locker to store your bags after check-out.Answered on 18 March 2021
- Do I need a lock for the lockers?Yes for dorms, we also sell them at £4 at reception. The pods have combination lock lockers and padlock is not required.Answered on 6 September 2019
- Hello! Me and a friend arrive at Edinburgh Airport 11 p.m. and will be able to arrive at your hostel between 00 and 01 a.m. - Your check-in seems to i..Hey, We are open 24h, so there's no problem. Cheers, Fabio @ Ka HostelsAnswered on 22 July 2022
- Hello, I am planning to visit Edinburgh in early July. Are the pods in rooms with windows that open for ventilation? Are pods on ground or 1st floor..Hello! Thank you for your questions. Our pod dorms are located on the 3rd floor. We are taking all recommended measures regarding Covid-19. KA CrewAnswered on 26 March 2021
- Do you have planned events or activities?Yes, we have daily activitiesAnswered on 6 September 2019
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Travel Proud
This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Linen
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Movie nights
- Pub crawlsAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Games room
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
18+ persons only, no persons under the age of 18 allowed and ID checked on arrival.
Please note, this property cannot accommodate stays longer than 14 days.
We cannot guarantee that guests will stay together unless a private room is booked. If you booked individual beds, you may be staying in different rooms, even if the same room type was booked.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
