Cowgate Hostel vs Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
Both are in Edinburgh, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelOld Town
Cowgate Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★★★Old Town
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.
Choose Cowgate Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Cowgate Hostel better than Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (36 vs 214 rooms)−178
Why is Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) better than Cowgate Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.1)+1.2
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (214 vs 36 rooms)×5.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Cowgate Hostel vs Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+): which hotel is better? | Cowgate Hostel | Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.3 +1.2 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.3 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.3 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 278 +35 | 243 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 98% | top 71% +27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Old Town centre | 130 m | 210 m |
| To public transport | 330 m | 400 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 36 | 214 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
180 m apart
Cowgate Hostel or Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+): common questions
Which is better, Cowgate Hostel or Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?
They are evenly matched. Cowgate Hostel is stronger in public transport; Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Cowgate Hostel or Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Cowgate Hostel and Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?
The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score