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About this property

Central Edinburgh Location: Kick Ass Grassmarket is located in Edinburgh city center, offering easy access to key attractions. Edinburgh Castle is a 9-minute walk away, while the National Museum of Scotland lies 2625 feet nearby. Edinburgh Waverley station is 0.7 mi from the hostel. Comfortable Accommodations: The adults-only hostel features private bathrooms with free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Each room includes a work desk, shower, and hairdryer, catering to all guest needs. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar, lounge, coffee shop, and games room. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, evening entertainment, and a tour desk. Full-day security and a 24-hour front desk provide added convenience. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers boating, kayaking, and canoeing opportunities. Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile provide ample sightseeing opportunities, while Arthurs Seat is 1.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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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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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

Benjamin
United States United States
fantastic location, very clean Hostel. Good facilities, good public transport
Bonifacio
Canada Canada
organize facilities, nice bed, nice and friendly staff
Deborah
United States United States
My first hostel stay and very pleased, the staff are exceptional, the breakfast a delight. I stayed in one of the pods and the room was very quiet.
Lucía
Argentina Argentina
The facilities are quite modern, there are several bathrooms, and the bar area is super nice and cozy. The staff is really friendly and helpful. I stayed in the pods, and I’d definitely recommend them — they’re comfortable and offer a good level...
Daniel
United States United States
This hostel is clean, well-cared for, and even feels a little bit like a mini-resort. I liked that laundry facilities were available at a reasonable price, that clean and private shower facilities were available, and that the rooms were spacious,...
Raven
United States United States
I loved that it was easily accessible, we had a kitchen and a place to hang out outside of our rooms.
Michael
United States United States
Everything was great. Location across from the castle in the old city. Staff was amazing and accommodating. The room set up very innovative.
Daniell
United States United States
Best location!! So many shops and restaurants that are so conveniently located!
Tadevosyan
Armenia Armenia
the location is great, the rooms are clean and perfect for the price
Heather
United States United States
Stayed on my first night into town for an event and liked it so much as I left I booked another night on my way out of town. Got the room facing the castle and it was amazing. Staff were super helpful even when I needed to store my bags before...

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House rules

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.
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The fine print

Must-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+ people only, no people 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 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.