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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kick Ass Grassmarket in Edinburgh offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, including views of local landmarks. Each room features a work desk, hairdryer, and shower. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a lounge. The property includes a shared kitchen, coffee shop, games room, and evening entertainment. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, full-day security, and a tour desk. Breakfast and Dining: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, offering juice, cheese, and fruits. The on-site coffee shop provides a relaxing space for refreshments. Prime Location: Located 8 km from Edinburgh Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Edinburgh Castle (900 metres) and the National Museum of Scotland (800 metres). Nearby attractions include the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, and canoeing in the surrounding area. The property also hosts film nights and offers a tour desk for exploring Edinburgh.

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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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alizée
    France France
    Perfect place to stay in Edinburgh. The location is central and near the castle. The pods are the perfect balance between privacy and budget.
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous location and the staff were friendly and helpful
  • Elisa
    Italy Italy
    The pods were an excellent idea to give people a bit more of privacy. I also liked the fact that there are many toilets/showers to choose from, in every floor. It was quite clean overall. Excellent lockers. The hostel has a good vibe and the...
  • Bnm474
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent, right in Grassmarket with views of the castle. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable and a lot of privacy in the pods. A lot of bathrooms available. Free breakfast was a plus as Edinburgh is an expensive city to visit. 24...
  • Suzanne
    Canada Canada
    I always stay...what better location! And I meet interesting travellers
  • Helen
    Ireland Ireland
    I hadn't realized that what I booked was an actual pod rather than just a bunk bed. Was well pleased when I discovered that.
  • Can
    Turkey Turkey
    Especially one that reflects the spirit of today's Scotland and Edinburgh.A safe and warm place. You might come across quotes from the movie Trainspotting in the corridors. ;)
  • Joanna
    Belgium Belgium
    The location of the hostel is excellent, very central, close to a Sainsbury’s, many attractions, restaurants, and convenient public transport connections. The staff were extremely friendly, especially the Polish receptionist, who patiently...
  • Wiktoria
    Germany Germany
    I really liked that there were enough showers, so essentially when you want to shower you just go and don't have to wait. The shared kitchen was great too and everything was accessible.
  • Anna
    Italy Italy
    the location was perfect, 20 minutes from the train station and to the tram stop when you arrive from the airport. 24/7 staff at the property pillow, mattress and duvet were comfortable (the duvet also quite warm). great to have lockers in the...

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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.
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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.