For over-18s only, Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) Edinburgh is on West Port, at the west end of the Grassmarket. It has a bar, a restaurant, a shared kitchen and 24-hour reception. It suits you if you travel with friends and want to go out in the evening in the Old Town.
Location and getting around
The Grassmarket starts at the door, and Edinburgh Castle is about a 5-minute walk away, uphill. The Royal Mile, Princes Street and the National Museum of Scotland are about 10 minutes away. It is about 15 minutes to Waverley station and about 20 to Haymarket. Calton Hill, at the other end of the centre, is about 20 minutes away. If you arrive by train, Waverley is slightly closer than Haymarket. According to the property, the airport is about 8 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms come with bed linen included. The common areas have a lounge, an equipped kitchen, a restaurant and a bar. Reception runs day and night and, according to the property, has a tourist information desk.
Breakfast is continental and buffet. If you prefer to make your own meals, the shared kitchen is the option. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel in a group of adult friends.
- Practical if you want a bar and restaurant without leaving the hostel.
- Ideal if you plan to see the castle and the Old Town on foot.
- Worth a look if you arrive in the small hours: reception is open 24 hours.
Good to know
Guests under 18 are not accepted. Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00, with photo ID and a credit card; check-out is until 10:00. If you travel with minors, look at other options in accommodation in Edinburgh.