Hotels in Edinburgh, GB
Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel
Smoke-free
About this property
With a stay at Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be minutes from Witchery Tours and Grassmarket. This hostel is close to Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh.
Property Location
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Rooms
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/café, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Dining
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Business, Other Amenities
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English, Multi-language staff
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 2 Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- shared bathroom
- hairdryer
- heating
- shared-bathroom
- shower
- towels
- wi-fi
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1 / 6 Bed in Dorm
- shared bathroom
- heating
- shared-bathroom
- shower
- towels
- wi-fi
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1 / 3 Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
- shared bathroom
- shared-bathroom
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1 / 2 Triple room
- 3 guests
- shared bathroom
- hairdryer
- shared-bathroom
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
8.4/10
Very Good Featured review
Gavin S.
8/10
The only awkward moments came from one person on the night reception team. We asked if the bar was still open and got, “I work on reception, I don’t know.” A quick check or update would have helped, since it’s all one venue. Another night we said hello on the way back and got no reply, which felt strange in such a sociable place. Aside from that, the stay was really enjoyable. We had a private twin room that was clean, comfortable, and gave us plenty of privacy, and it was great value. The shared toilets and showers were plentiful and kept clean, with hot water that came through right away and stayed reliable. Most staff were welcoming and inclusive, and the hostel has a nice social feel. The facilities, location, cleanliness, and price were all strong, and I’d happily stay again in Edinburgh.
Dorota Z.
8/10
There’s a lovely view of the Castle, and you’re close to the town centre with buses, trams, pubs, and plenty of restaurants nearby. I didn’t eat at the place. The room was on the small side but tidy. The beds were clean and really comfortable, and there was a locker by each bedside that fit a 10kg bag or backpack. The toilet was a good size, and the shower and toiletries had what I needed. Fair enough for the price.
Inês C.
10/10
The views are hard to beat, and the location puts you right in the middle of everything. I really liked the social atmosphere and the modern facilities. The place also felt organised and professional, while still being a great spot to meet people. Everything was kept so clean, and the staff were genuinely kind and attentive. A lovely stay from beginning to end, definitely one of the best hostel visits I’ve had.
Tiago F.
4/10
It was pretty clean, and at least body wash was provided. But the shower kept flipping from freezing to scalding about every 30 seconds. I also had a top bunk right in front of a very bright emergency exit sign, which made sleeping really difficult. Typical hostel problems otherwise.
Ethan W.
10/10
We had a great stay, with lots of social events and a spot right in the heart of Edinburgh, so everything was walkable. There were plenty of bathrooms and they were all well maintained. I only wish the beds had curtains for a bit more privacy while sleeping.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
31 Facilities
General Services
19 available- 24 Hour Reception
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Tour assistance
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Personal protection equipment for staff
- Extra decontamination measures
- Personal protection equipment for guests
- Additional Measures Against COVID 19
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Parking
Meals
6 available- Bar
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
Recreation & Wellness
1 available- First Aid Kit
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Languages
2 available- English
- Multi Language Staff
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus Merchant Street
25 m 1 min walk
Closest Train Platform 13
400 m 5 min walk
Top attraction nearbyNational Museum of Scotland
180 m 2 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
20 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- National Museum of Scotland180 m 2 min walk
- The Scotch Whisky Experience204 m 3 min walk
- Camera Obscura & World of Illusions205 m 3 min walk
- St Giles' Cathedral223 m 3 min walk
- The Real Mary King's Close276 m 3 min walk
Restaurants
20- Eve Edinburgh20 m 1 min walk
- Grassmarket Centre31 m 1 min walk
- Let Me Eat Too48 m 1 min walk
- Divino Enoteca66 m 1 min walk
- The Outsider Restaurant72 m 1 min walk
Transit
20- Edinburgh AirportAirport10.5 km
- Merchant StreetBus25 m 1 min walk
- Victoria StreetBus76 m 1 min walk
- Chambers StreetBus116 m 1 min walk
- GrassmarketBus125 m 2 min walk
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in14:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing