Name: Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
Address: 37-39 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR, United Kingdom, 37-39 Cowgate, Lothian, EH1 1JR, UK
Rating: 8.0

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Central Location: Kick Ass Greyfriars in Edinburgh offers a central base with the National Museum of Scotland a 4-minute walk away and Edinburgh Castle 0.6 mi distant. Edinburgh Waverley station is a 9-minute walk, while Edinburgh International Conference Center lies 0.7 mi from the property. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, 24-hour front desk, evening entertainment, outdoor seating area, games room, live music, full-day security, and a tour desk. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features shared bathrooms with showers, work desks, and hairdryers. Breakfast includes continental and buffet options with juice, cheese, and fruits. Lunch and dinner are served with vegetarian and vegan options in an international restaurant. Nearby Attractions: Edinburgh Playhouse is an 18-minute walk, while Arthurs Seat lies 1.7 mi from the property. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located 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
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 30-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds
6-Bed Private Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 8 bunk beds

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Allyson

United States

“The location was absolutely perfect for us and allowed us to easily travel the city knowing we had a home base. The hostel itself was super clean, and the layout was fun and easy to follow. I personally was a big fan of this hostel, from the rooms...”

Gülfem

Turkey

“I enjoyed my stay here. The location was excellent, making it easy to get around and explore the city. The staff were always kind, welcoming, and happy to help with anything I needed. The hostel was clean, and I also thought it offered great value...”

Charlimagne

Philippines

“This is a really cool place for solo travelers. All comforts are thereoem the bed, hot shower, secured lockers, a chill room with seating area, beanbags, books, a microwave. There's also a pub/bar area for fun activities, meals, and free water....”

Smith-levin

United States

“The location was great. The room met all the expectations. The bed was comfortable. The staff were great. The guests were great. All were very courteous. The room was hot - the person at the front desk told me so. Also, Scotland was going through...”

Aijaz

United Kingdom

“Everything, from staff, facilities, location, cleanness, toilets, shower rooms, breakfast and many other. I would highly recommend and come myself as well.”

Randy

Philippines

“Too generous with space. High ceiling. Lots of spaces for a dorm. Helpful staff. Nice facilities and coolest vibes.”

Lynzie

United States

“Great location. Seemed very secure for a hostel. Staff super friendly. Bar and food good.”

Melanie

United States

“The location is near to places or tourist areas. It is very convenient, affordable and the staff are nice & very helpful.”

Javiera

Austria

“En general es un buen hostal para hospedarse un par de noches. Estaba limpio y la ubicación es genial. Las camas eran cómodas.”

Tiana

United States

“The location was literally perfect! Right next to Victoria street and right by Greyfriars Bobby and Greyfriars graveyard! Staff was really friendly, and Alberto helped with some accommodations for me to meet my physical needs.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Cuisine
International
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

House rules

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking for 10 or more people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Kindly note the minimum guest age is 18 years old. ID will be 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.