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OVER 18'S ONLY, NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. Proof of age is required at check-in. A valid credit or debit card is required at check-in, to be checked against guest ID (card must be physically present, we cannot take details over the phone, email or fax.)

LOCATION. Our beautiful historic building is located at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town at the corner of the Grassmarket square. Within walking distance to all attractions and with the vibrant Edinburgh nightlife at your doorstep.

FUN EVENTS like pub crawl and pub quiz!

SECURITY. 24h Reception. No curfew. Secure electronic swipe cards for all rooms. CCTV throughout and security passes issued to all our guests. Secure lockers are provided for every bed.

MODERN ROOMS. All rooms have Wi-Fi access, USB charging points at each bed, and private bed lights. Bunks have been designed to give max headroom and mattresses are hotel superior quality. Fresh clean bed linen is provided free of charge.

LUGGAGE STORAGE: £3 before check-in and after check-out.

PAYMENT: Please be aware we have now gone cashless, we require payment via credit or debit card.

AWESOME FRIENDLY CREW. Our Kick Ass Crew will give you the insider's scoop on the best spots in the city. With a solid mix of locals and internationals, we are focused on making your trip to Edinburgh an experience you'll never forget!

KICK ASS BAR. Open for breakfast and evening drinks. Great place to meet new friends and fellow travellers.

Please note: Unless you booked a private room, we cannot guarantee that guests who book multiple beds will stay in the same room, even if the same room type is booked. To ensure you stay together, we recommend you book private accommodation.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.3Fabulous(8527)
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.9
  • Cleanliness
    7.4
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    7.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Kick Ass Grassmarket in Edinburgh boasts an unbeatable location, right by the castle and in the heart of the Grassmarket. Guests praise the comfortable pod beds offering privacy and the friendly, helpful staff. Some recent reviews mention that the pods can get quite warm, and a few note that shower temperature can be inconsistent.

Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
J
John
Male, 18-24, Ecuador
Really good fo the price and the people i’ve met were all wonderful def would stay again
Stayed in Sept 2026
5.4
R
Robin
Mixed Group, 41+, USA
Most staff was just OK but several were haughty, didn't know what was going on. For example, 2 men didn't understand that one could stop the dryer and check on clothes and start it again without having to pay again. They've obviously never done much laundry. They were snotty with their attitude toward me. The bathrooms were damp or wet w/o air fans. The pods were hot without air circulation or fans and the room was cold. The relaxation rooms had uncomfortable furniture.
Stayed in Sept 2026
5.7
B
Brooke
Female, 25-30, New Zealand
Location was fantastic, only good thing really. The private pods were filthy with dust and hair and when I asked for it to be cleaned they only changed the sheets. Showers and bathrooms were consistently dirty. Single shower room showers only turned on if the button was held down which made it impossible to wash hair. Only option for water temperature was boiling hot which was a safety hazard. Pods were extremely warm and had to sleep with the shutter open. No air flow. Wouldn't stay again.
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Location

2 West Port, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
0.4km from city centre