Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only), Edinburgh ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JR

Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only) offers vibrant adults-only accommodations with a bar, shared lounge, and terrace. This 4-star EDI hotel features a distinct design and is situated in a bustling area filled with centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms include shared accommodation options with bunk beds, along with double and twin rooms for more privacy. Guests benefit from access to shared bathrooms, each equipped with showers and washing facilities.

Dining & Social Activity

A diverse menu is available at the on-site Kick Ass Café & Bar, where guests can enjoy drinks and meals at reasonable prices. The common areas provide a lively setting for socializing, with games and activities hosted throughout the week.

Entertainment & Leisure

Entertainment options include themed quizzes and a pool table. The hostel is also known for its beer garden with views of Edinburgh Castle, perfect for unwinding after exploring city attractions.

Location & Services

Located just a 10-minute walk from notable landmarks such as the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, access to public transport like Candlemaker Row bus stop is only a minute away. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage are available for guest convenience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Bed 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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1 person

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

Shower

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Bed 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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1 person

30 m²

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Shower

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Bed 4-Bed Dormitory Room

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1 person

25 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Edinburgh500 m

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 13.7 km

Dundee (DND) 97.3 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station600 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Air conditioning

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Locker room
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Dryer

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre

Children

Board games
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Dryer

Location

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JR

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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JR

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.0 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.7 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.6 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.0 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.0 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.0 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

2.1 km

Landmark

Nelson Monument

880 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.2 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

2.0 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.6 km

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

1.0 km

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.0 km

Square

Grassmarket

1.0 km

Nearby

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

440 m

Royal Mile

440 m

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

440 m

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

440 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

440 m

Monument

Scott Monument

440 m

Museum

The Writers' Museum

440 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

440 m

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

440 m

Museum

Museum of Childhood

440 m

Museum

John Knox House

440 m

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

440 m

53 Princes Street

Princes Street

440 m

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

440 m

Church

Mercat Cross

380 m

Gallery

City Art Centre

440 m

Restaurants

Oink

180 m

34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate

Deacon's House Cafe

320 m

304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close

Let Me Eat Too

50 m

7 Cowgatehead Grassmarket

The Bow Bar

170 m

80 West Bow

Uncle's Fish & Chips

340 m

52 George IV Bridge

The Deli Global

350 m

13 George IV Bridge

Castle Rock Chip Shop

110 m

Rock Chip Shop 87 Grassmarket In Between Greyfriars Kirkyard & The Scotch Whisky Experience

Over Langshaw Farmhouse

100 m

The Grassmarket Old Town

Graze On Grassmarket

140 m

67 Grassmarket

Pizza Paradise

250 m

4-6 South Bridge EH1 1LL

Angus Fling

270 m

27 George IV Bridge

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