Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Name: Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
Address: 37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.2

"Liked the bar"

"Clean beds"

"Comfy beds"

"Well located"

"Rooms were clean and comfortable"

"Staff provided great service"

Amenities

Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Tour Desk
Garden
Billiards

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Property description

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistanc...

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Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Based on 2,403 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

18%

Family

Group

51%

Solo

26%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Travellers describe Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) as a lively hostel with very friendly staff, generally clean facilities, and active social spaces, while noting frequent street noise at night and some frustrations with the shared bathrooms and showers.

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Maira

Jan 12, 2026

Stayed 4 nights

The staff were friendly and helpful. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Good facilities.

Mustafa Zahid

Dec 30, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Best hostel in Edinburgh will definitely return

Alina

Dec 24, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

10/10.

Debby

Nov 13, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Very limited variety for the breakfast. Cold boiled eggs, no cereal, no milk.

Spencer

Nov 6, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

The brekfast was fresh every day

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and 7 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Royal Mile and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Grassmarket(0.1 miles)

Greyfriar's Bobby(0.1 miles)

Greyfriars Kirk(0.1 miles)

Victoria Street(0.2 miles)

National Museum of Scotland(0.2 miles)

MacEwan Hall(0.2 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:59

Before 10:00

Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

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FAQs

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 6 per person.

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property is centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. It is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the Royal Mile and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the University of Edinburgh.

Children are not permitted at this adults-only property, as guests must be 18 years or older.

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