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Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk. All guest rooms feature bed linen. Guests at the hostel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) include EICC, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Palwasha
    Pakistan Pakistan
    I liked how it was kept clean and any issues were addressed promptly. The social areas and pub crawls etc are a great way to meet new people!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable and friendly. The hostel is well run and maintained and the facilities are excellent, whether it's the bed or wash facilities, ie showers, sinks etc. The hostel looks good either in the dormitories or public areas. In short I...
  • Nathan
    France France
    Staff is really cool & helpful You can also get cheap things from them (luggage store for £1, charger adapter ...)
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great, the pods were extremely roomie - as a larger person I was worried about this but I added photos to show this. I'm 5"10 and could sit up nicely, and I could put my legs out sideways with a slight bend in the knee. I asked...
  • Claire
    Germany Germany
    The pod beds are great, they give you a little privacy. The staff was really kind and helpful. The location was perfect!
  • Manuel
    Italy Italy
    Great position under the Castle and a few minutes walking from the city centre. Very nice and kind staff, good breakfast and confortamble accomodation. Room, POD and bathroom were always clean. PERFECY STAY !!
  • Antoniette
    Ireland Ireland
    The location is grand, breakfast options are good.
  • Nice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, the view from the first floor, well-maintained facilitates, very clean bathroom and sleeping space, breakfast was ok but can be improved a little.
  • Veronika
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The accommodation was right in the center, clean and comfortable. The staff was nice. I have nothing to complain about.
  • Guilherme
    Denmark Denmark
    I had a great stay at this hostel! The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and the shared bathroom was nice and well-kept. The view of the castle from the hostel was amazing! A really good place for the price. I’d definitely stay here again!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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 option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please, note that when booking for 10 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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.

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.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

  • Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is 400 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights