Name: Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)
Address: 2 West Port, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2JA, United Kingdom, 2 West Port, Lothian, EH1 2JA, UK
Rating: 8.4

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

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About this property

Central Edinburgh Location: Kick Ass Grassmarket is situated in Edinburgh city centre, offering easy access to key attractions. Edinburgh Castle is a 9-minute walk away, while the National Museum of Scotland lies 800 metres nearby. Edinburgh Waverley station is 1.1 km from the hostel. Comfortable Accommodations: The adults-only hostel features private bathrooms with free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Each room includes a work desk, shower, and hairdryer, catering to all guest needs. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar, lounge, coffee shop, and games room. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, evening entertainment, and a tour desk. Full-day security and a 24-hour front desk provide added convenience. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers boating, kayaking, and canoeing opportunities. Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile provide ample sightseeing opportunities, while Arthurs Seat is 3.1 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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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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Room type	Number of guests
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dorm 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm 1 bunk bed
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
POD BED in 22 Bed Mixed Dorm 1 bunk bed
POD BED in 20 Bed Mixed Dorm 1 bunk bed
POD BED in 16 Bed Mixed Dorm 1 bunk bed
POD BED in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm 1 bunk bed
Bed in 12-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
6 Bed Private Room with Castle View 6 bunk beds
Quadruple Room with Bathroom 4 bunk beds
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 8 bunk beds

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Ian

United Kingdom

“A great hostel in a great location. Lovely staff and a nice breakfast was provided. The pods off almost full privacy which is a big plus in a hostel . Will definitely stay here again as it was good value .”

Gowtham

Ireland

“Amazing pod facilities at very reasonable cost at central location in Edinburgh!”

Jamie

South Africa

“I thought it was awesome, I made loads of friends and the pool table was a big bonus, I would highly recommend this for travelers over a hotel.”

Dmytrenko

United Kingdom

“Everything was good tbh I even took a breakfast, good deal and variety for only 6p”

Edward

United Kingdom

“Closeness to centre, staff were great and kind, top notch hostel and great value.”

Francesco

Italy

“Everything. The capsule room was quiet, clean and convenient. The bed comfortable. The bathroom and showers were more than decent. A big building with lots of facilities. Friendly staff. Perfect position just under the castle.”

Eva

United Kingdom

“People were lovely, pub crawl was absolutely amazing (and one of the best in the city, i definitely recommend), felt very safe and facilities were clean! Great location too in centre. Great for solo travellers, I would come here again”

Sutyrko

Poland

“The best hostel I've tried so far. Clean and cozy, staff very responsive, reasonable price even with breakfast included, location - 10 out of 10.”

Regan

United Kingdom

“The pods are cosy and comfortable to sleep in and the curtain gives you privacy. The location is perfect for visiting the attractions and bars nearby. Stayed here 3 times now and I still like it.”

Will

United Kingdom

“Good location, reasonably good cleanliness for a hostel. Nice staff and good value for money.”

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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

Cash is not accepted

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.