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Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) draws praise for its unbeatable central location near the castle, friendly staff, and modern pod-style dorms offering privacy and comfort, though several guests noted heat and ventilation issues and the building lacks an elevator.
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Mariana
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Sridhar
Feb 10, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Gabrielle
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
KATE
Jan 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
With a stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Grassmarket and 7 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Mile and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.
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From 14:00 to 00:00
Before 10:00
Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 6 per person.
Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property is located in Old Town Edinburgh, just steps from Grassmarket and 7 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle. It is approximately 0.6 mi from the Royal Mile and 0.3 mi from the University of Edinburgh.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
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