Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) vs Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Both are in Edinburgh, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelOld Town
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Old Town
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 214 / 99)
Choose Virgin Hotels Edinburgh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.3)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 99 / 214)
Why is Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) better than Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
- 1More guest reviews (243 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×14
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (214 vs 99 rooms)×2.2
Why is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh better than Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3)+0.6
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (99 vs 214 rooms)−115
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) vs Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: which hotel is better? | Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) | Virgin Hotels Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.6 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 243 +225 | 18 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 29% | top 39% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Old Town centre | 210 m | 190 m |
| To public transport | 400 m | 340 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 450 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 214 | 99 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
- Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
- Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+): €156 a night on average · Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: €438 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Edinburgh by month
All months
| Month | Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) | Virgin Hotels Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| December | €70 | €310 |
| January | €73 | €173 |
| February | €100 | €298 |
| March | €106 | €208 |
| April | €115 | €347 |
| May | €182 | €556 |
| June | €196 | €467 |
| July | €219 | €789 |
| August | €335 | €735 |
| September | €159 | €501 |
| October | – | €462 |
| November | – | €366 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
110 m apart
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+): city centre: 260 m, nearest station Newcastle Train Station: 400 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: city centre: 160 m, nearest station Newcastle Train Station: 340 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) or Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: common questions
Which is better, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) or Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) or Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
Over the year Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) costs about €156 a night on average against €438 at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?
The two hotels are 110 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