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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
A lively retreat in Edinburgh's Old Town where travelers can relax in a garden setting while being steps away from historic Grassmarket and iconic cathedrals

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Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel (adults only) sits in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, creating a vibrant base for exploration. Travelers can visit nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and the bustling Grassmarket, then return to relax in the garden or grab coffee at the on-site cafe.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥9,523
￥11,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private 4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in the city center. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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EH1 1JR, Scotland, Edinburgh, 37-39 Cowgate

What's nearby

  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • National Museum of Scotland showing interior views
    National Museum of Scotland
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 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
    3 min walk
  • Knoops
    2 min walk
  • George IV Bar
    4 min walk
  • The Bow Bar
    2 min walk
  • Elephant House Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2024 and located near Edinburgh Castle
A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, 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/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 6 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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on Mar 24, 2026 start from ￥9,523, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 Princes Street Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! And staff was so helpful with storing luggage!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Location,Location,Location

Breakfast was very filling with many different options to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been there second time and deffo be back again! Good price, amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great stay at Kickass

We had a fantastic stay at kickass.. The location was great, the vibe, the staff, nice outdoor and indoor bar, good food with good prices!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hillary

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

8/10 Good

Pablo

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

Great option, great location, low price

Kick Ass Greyfriars is a great hostel. The location is what makes it one of the best options for staying at Edinburgh. I was only there for a night, so I didn't get to live the whole experience (the showers, the bar, the special events...). It is a great option if you don't mind the public bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service, friendly and welcoming staff. Cleanliness was on point, shower and toilet facilities were cleaned very regularly and were spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Honie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amazing staff

I did not get to stay due to a card issue but they service was great on 2 MAY 2025. Great staff. They were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to all locations of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place,friendly and politely staff,nice pub in the old heart of this marvellous city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable, great location.

I am a senior male travelling Solo from Toronto, Canada - here on an annual 1 month holiday I take, since early retirement. This year I visited UK for my first time. Edinburgh was the last part of my 1 month exploring UK, and Kick Ass Greyfriars was an exceptional accommodation. Staff were great, lodging very comfortable, I suggest buying their breakfast. I will recommend this hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conviniently located in the most vibrant part of town... has some great pubs, walking distance to grass market and many other locations. The property itself is well maintained...but one important thing to remember is that it is a hostel. We happened to have a private 3 bed room. But it was still extremely noisy from the drunk yelling in the street...and stomping their way back to their bunks...way into the early morning...very limited toilet and shower spaces for the amount of inhabitants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dorm and washrooms were clean. Staff was helpful and warm. Almost everyday there was a social event in the hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Joye

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the location across from the graveyard and Kirk. The ambiance was relaxed and the beer garden was a nice addition. While we were there several of the showers and restrooms were out of order but otherwise a solid cheaper option for staying in Old Town. Also found some great pizza and local brews at Brew Dog just a few doors down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Very close to everything on the Royal mall. Good value for the money spent. The mattresses could have been softer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023