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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is P8,719
P10,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 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/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • A billiards/pool table, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • 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

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

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 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 center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
For more details, 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
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 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
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 Nov 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on Dec 5, 2024 start from P 8,718.62, 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 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?

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 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.

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 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

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place. Broken heat while weather was 0-1 degrees at night. Cold room and uncomfortable while moving throughout the space. Tried working with staff ti resolve the issue, solution was extra blankets. No warning or switch of room to have heat. No offers to make stay better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DISHA

Traveled with family
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Right downtown, easy walking distance
The hostel itself was fine. Even good, considering it was a hostel. The bathroom stalls and showers are teeny tiny. If you are a larger person, good luck. I don’t know how that would work. The restaurant/bar onsite was great. Good, quick food and you get 10% off as a guest of the hostel. If you are visiting during the Fringe, however, be aware that the noise from outside is incredibly loud and goes until all hours of the night. Not sure what time, as I finally was exhausted enough to fall asleep around 3am. I booked a hotel out of town for the remainder of my trip. If you are looking to be in the middle of the festival, or plan to stay out all night, this is the perfect place for you. If you like to get to sleep at a decent hour- don’t stay here or bring noise-cancelling headphones.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dodgy area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

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

8/10 Good

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, cheerful, good location.... but a bit noisy
Stayed in a private room with bunkbeds. Choice of gender specific OR co-ed showers down the hall but cleaners were in the female bathroom at 0800 which caused congestion. There is an outside courtyard bar down below and there were some really noisy people ranting and swearing at 0300.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dhanasekar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allison, Fort Bragg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time in a hostel. While everything was great, I’d love to let people know the showers are cramped. You could put yourself in there, but don’t expect your things to stay dry in the stalls with you from lack of shelving. But the breakfast was great, staff amazing and helpful, great location (loud on weekends), and worth the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Hillary

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

8/10 Good

Renz Myron D

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla, WOODBRIDGE

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

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

VICTORIA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed having room 208 which was a private room. It was great to have a sink in the room. The deadbolt on the door didn’t work and the room was a bit hot at times but otherwise fit our needs. I’m
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in a hostel, so I went in not really knowing what to expect. The building is centrally located so it was very easy to walk around the city and get to places. The staff were friendly, and the building was quite clean. Because it’s right in the city, it does get very loud at night with people partying on the street. I was staying there for 6 days and wasn’t expecting to have so many different roommates but for the most part the people were respectful. One downside is the bed isn’t very comfortable and the pillow was very flat. The bathrooms are quite small and cramped, but they were functional, updated and clean. The bar downstairs was a bit expensive (but so was everywhere in Edinburgh). Overall, for my first time in a hostel I had a good time and felt very comfortable and safe. For those looking for a decently priced place to stay while in Edinburgh, this hostel is definitely one I would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024