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title: "Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+), Edinburgh | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★★★★
# Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3 ·  Very good 243 reviews ·  #152 #152 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.3 Location score
## About Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is a hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 243 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 260 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 214

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2004

- **Last renovated:** 2025

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 97

37-39 Cowgate

## How Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) scores

Better rated than 29% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.6**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wardie Bay Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Covenanters' Memorial100 m
-   Scottish Genealogy Society110 m
-   Tower Restaurant180 m
-   The High Kirk of St. Giles190 m
-   Camera Obscura and World of Illusions200 m
-   The Writers Museum210 m

## Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+): in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+). Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hostel. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+), every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+). Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hostel. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hostel's bar. At Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+), guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

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## Questions about Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

### How do guests rate Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 243 reviews, which is better than 29% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) have?

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has 214 rooms on 3 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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