Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Kick Ass Grassmarket in Edinburgh offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, including views of local landmarks. Each room features a work desk, hairdryer, and shower. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a lounge. The property includes a shared kitchen, coffee shop, games room, and evening entertainment. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, full-day security, and a tour desk. Breakfast and Dining: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, offering juice, cheese, and fruits. The on-site coffee shop provides a relaxing space for refreshments. Prime Location: Located 5 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Edinburgh Castle (2953 feet) and the National Museum of Scotland (2625 feet). Nearby attractions include the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, and canoeing in the surrounding area. The property also hosts film nights and offers a tour desk for exploring Edinburgh.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Egemen
Turkey
“The hostel’s location was excellent and everything was spotless. I really appreciated the socket and phone holder above each bed which was very practical! The bathrooms were among the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a hostel. Big thanks to the staff.” - Arun
India
“It was a great place to stay for the price I paid. The common area can get a little crammed but then it was never insufficient. The location is a short walk away from the bus and train stations.” - Burak
Turkey
“Perfect location, friendly staff, good breakfast? Succesfull organization” - Luis
Canada
“The property is very well maintained, with hot shower and plenty of bathrooms. Exceptional location right at the heart of Edinburgh. Comfy dorm too.” - Nicole
Canada
“The staff were awesome and super friendly. The location was central and made it super easy to get around.” - Daniel
Brazil
“You can find no better location. Grassmarket is the best location of Edinburgh, just next to some great pubs, a few minutes from the royal mile and the castle, and not far from the new town. If you follow the stairs beside the hostel you find the...” - Zuzanna
Poland
“The staff is really nice and available at the reception 24/7, the rooms and bathrooms are very clean, with spacy lockers. The hostel is in a great location, close to the castle and many bars and pubs.” - Anna
Ireland
“Staff very friendly and polite. Accommodations are good, comfortable. Location AMAZING, very central, close to touristic areas and just behind the Castle, in front of a very popular spot full of pubs. I love it.” - Michael
United States
“I've stayed here for my visits to the Fringe for the past four years, and I love everything about it! The pod rooms are excellent, lots of restrooms, on-site laundry machines, a full kitchen, bar on site (but far from the rooms, so you can get...” - Vivian
United States
“I stayed at both Kickass Greyfriars and Grassmarket, and I definitely preferred the location of Grassmarket! It was quieter, more spacious, had hot showers, and I had a direct view of Edinburgh Castle. Customer service was friendly and accommodating.”
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Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Please, note that when booking for 10 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
18+ people only, no people 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.