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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.

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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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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

  • Deepak
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great, facilities were very clean and staff was helpful.
  • Miriam
    Germany Germany
    I loved the interior of the pods beds and that they offered so much privacy. The staff were nothing but friendly! Checking in and out was as easy as could be. Overall I had a great time and would definitely come back.
  • Talia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was great that there were private bathrooms so you had somewhere dry to put your clothes when showering. The design of the place was quite cool, loved the colour changing lights in the Pods. Didn’t use the kitchen except to fill up my water...
  • Nicole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The sleep pod, charging amenities, the private toilet/ shower, the location, the hairdryer worked for me contrary to other reviews.
  • Anika
    Slovenia Slovenia
    If you are looking for a hostel experience, but want more privacy, pods are the PERFECT choice. I have never stayed in a hostel before and it was a really enjoyable experience. The bathrooms and rooms get cleaned daily. The location is excellent....
  • Gaston
    Argentina Argentina
    Great staff, always cherful to help you. I really enjoyed staying at the hostel, great rooms
  • Sonja
    Germany Germany
    Rooms and bathrooms very clean and comfortable. There was always someone who answered any questions. Breakfast was ok even so there a plenty of places to eat in the area. I was very lucky with my roommate’s… all of them had been very nice and...
  • Kozintsev
    Russia Russia
    Really nice location, about 10 minutes walk from the princess str which is nice, also some cafes and pubs nearby. Generally clean; bed linen is a bit old but it’s reasonable for the low price. Helpful and friendly staff.
  • Andrea
    Mexico Mexico
    The staff were super nice and accessible. The toilets and showers were super clean
  • Kata
    Hungary Hungary
    The location is fascinating, tha Castle and the Royal Mile are just 5-10 minutes far by walk. On the other hand, it was really noisy mostly because of the traffic. Otherwise, the hostel is perfect for short stays, it’s well equipted and I really...

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there any where to store suitcase?

    We have a luggage store, it is free to store bags before check-in and it costs £2 per locker to store your bags after check-out.
    Answered on 18 March 2021
  • Hello! Me and a friend arrive at Edinburgh Airport 11 p.m. and will be able to arrive at your hostel between 00 and 01 a.m. - Your check-in seems to i..

    Hey, We are open 24h, so there's no problem. Cheers, Fabio @ Ka Hostels
    Answered on 22 July 2022
  • Hi, our return flight is at 2100 can we leave our luggage at the storage/reception until 1700 so we can still explore the city?

    Yes, storage costs from £1 per locker, enquire at reception
    Answered on 6 September 2022
  • Hi For breakfast and included what does this mean ? Full English , eggs Benedict ?? Etc or a full English buffet style ?? Many thanks Mollie

    Hello, We have Continental Breakfast, which consists of pastries, fruits, cereals and that sort, nothing cooked. Cheers
    Answered on 10 September 2022
  • as im solo female id prefer to book a pod, have stayed in them before , dates 30th th april for 2 nites, check out 5am on 2nd may for flight.. also,..

    hey, our pods are pretty popular so have a look on booking.com about the availability, the sooner the better ;) bus for the airport runs 24h and it's..
    Answered on 20 April 2023
  • Is there an upper age limit to stay at hostel?

    Hi, We are an over 18s hostels and anyone over that age is more than welcome to come and experience the hostel life and this beautiful city. Kind re..
    Answered on 17 February 2020
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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+)

  • 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.

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

  • Guests staying at Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

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