Kick Ass Greyfriars

Hostal in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket

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Dates

February 2026

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March 2026

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A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Kick Ass Greyfriars has plenty to offer.

Popular amenities

Bar

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Tonight

Feb 5 - Feb 6

Tomorrow

Feb 6 - Feb 7

About the area

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Kick Ass Greyfriars. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, SCT, EH1 1JR

What's nearby

Grassmarket
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Victoria Street
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Edinburgh Castle
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Military Tattoo Theatre
3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
9 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop
10 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
26 min drive

Restaurants

Knoops
2 min walk
Mussel & Steak Bar
1 min walk
Elephant House Cafe
2 min walk
La Barantine
3 min walk
Hula Juice Bar
1 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars

Hostal near University of Edinburgh

A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Kick Ass Greyfriars has plenty to offer.

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Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry room
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Special check-in instructions

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Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Property is also known as

Budget Backpackers Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostal

Kick Ass Greyfriars Edinburgh

Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostal Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kick Ass Greyfriars located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostal is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.