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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Staircase
Private 4 Bed Dorm
Bar (on property)
Billiards

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 6 Bed Dorm

Private 6 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People (Female Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 15 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 4 Bed Dorm

Private 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near University of Edinburgh
A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property, a billiards/pool table and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 5 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport or ID. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per person

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Budget Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+ hostel)
Kick Ass Greyfriars Adults Only Hostel
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on 20 July 2025 start from AU$276.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the Treehouse lounge and ability to sit and relax in the bar area or upstairs. Breakfast was also availabe if you wanted and lockers to hold your luggage if you came before check in
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Issy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was absolutely great! Perfect distance from the city centre and their bar was very nice too. However, showers only ever seemed to be lukewarm or would fluctuate in temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

berenice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This was a good place to stay for convenient and affordably but I do not like the idea of sharing so that is my personal problem. If you don't mind it, its a good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic but great!

Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

DIDIER

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good except the bathroom and showers, they are very few.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo Gio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very suitable for solo travel. It is at the center of the city and you literally can walk anywhere you want to go ie grassmarket, old town, Edinburgh castle, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. As a solo female traveler I felt incredibly safe and appreciated how you had to badge through each area to get to your room. The entire place was very clean and spacious, bathrooms included. The bar below served well priced drinks and was a great place to meet people. I would absolutely stay here next time I come back to Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Hostel is in a great walkable area near Grassmarket Edinburgh. Lots of local pubs and shops within blocks. Great location. Compared to another hostel I stayed at in Glasgow, the Kick Ass had clean bathrooms, usable showers with good pressure & hot water. Having a pub downstairs with food was quick and convenient. Overall, a great and affordable place to stay if you dont mind bunking with other travelers. Everyone was nice and respectful in the dorms. No issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a very lively atmosphere. Staff was very amazing and friendly helped us find best local places for food. Night was the best part of this place as they organized Karaoke and chill night which made it easy to interact with people and have fun. Even though we were party of 5, making new connections is always fun. The room and toilets were very clean. If I visit Edinburgh again this would be my stay to place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100 mark hostel

Friendly environment and good kitchen Great location in old town of Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fine for a night

Basic but pleasant enough hostel. Friendly staff. Overpriced but the location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a short or long stay. Lobe the vibe with the social area. 30 bed dorm was pretty well laid out, quirky. Comfortable beds, and quiet for getting a good sleep too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

UJJAWAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, common amenities and rooms are super clean and modern..great vibes overall Cons: wifi super slow in rooms, spring mattresses are highly uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel, good social areas and comfy beds and thick duvets (needed in this weather) - only thing is the showers were not well designed (needed somewhere to put your stuff in the cabin otherwise you had to put on the ground)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good first experience for a hostel accommodation. Would be using again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

José Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An optimus stay

Excelent experience, located in an excelet point of the old city. Great atendance.
The bar and breakfast place
Combi bar always clean.
Lugagge store. Plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Party place

Place was very noisy and beds were mediocre. Host were nice and helpful. In center of nightlife.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Renz Myron D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THIF

This is a hostel in the red district and I am aware that it is an cult place to stay. We are there for a night to sleep and it was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a place where people are partying / drinking. Fun, but if you're looking for quiet, not the place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at kickass hostel. I dont usually stay in hostels but kickass definitely changed my views. The staff were all so helpful and kind, the rooms were clean. They had showers and bathrooms in almost every corner and it was always so clean. They have laundry room and lockers services which I found so convinent. I would highly recommend Kick Ass hostels and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed

Good standard, clean and comfortable. Well worth the money paid. Nice and relaxed with storage and washrooms available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl-Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hostel! Had a good meeting point and very positive competent personell! A plastic matt in the mens toilet and fixing of the lockers would make it perfect! Good luck with that! Wish you a great summer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024