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2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JA
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Rooms and Pods

Kick Ass Grassmarket offers accommodations including mixed dorms, women-only dorms, private double or twin rooms, and pod dorm rooms. Standard dorms feature personal outlets and lockers. Private double or twin rooms include towels. The 25 to 32-square-meter quadruple room features heating and a private bathroom with a shower. Pod beds include a privacy curtain, headboard, lighting, a reading light, a power socket, a USB plug, a shelf, hooks, and a combination lock locker.

Dining at Kick Ass

The Kick Ass Bar provides meals between 9 AM and 9 PM. Customers can not consume outside food in the bar. The trendy Kick Ass Café & Bar on the ground floor is open to all guests. The VW Van Bar dispenses drinks, and guests can play a game of pool.

Leisure and Socializing

Kick Ass Grassmarket provides adults-only accommodation and a shared lounge. The Chillout room has a view of Edinburgh Castle, a TV, and outlets. Guests can access board games. The Greyfriars location includes a beer garden with views of Edinburgh Castle.

Location and Transport

Located in Edinburgh's Old Town, Kick Ass Grassmarket is near shops, places to eat and drink, and landmarks. Edinburgh Castle is minutes away, and Princess Street and Arthur's Seat are a short walk away. St Giles' Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, and the National Museum of Scotland are 0.5 km away. The Real Mary King's Close is 0.5 km away. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 1 km away. From the bus station, walk up Cockburn Street to the Royal Mile. Victoria Street leads to Grassmarket, where the hostel is opposite Fiddlers Arms pub. Waverley Station can be accessed by the Airlink 100 bus or tram to Princes Street.

Services and Facilities

Kick Ass Grassmarket has a 24-hour reception. Luggage storage is available. Dorms have free storage lockers with a padlock requirement. Laundry facilities are available at both locations, operated via a downloadable app, and cost £4.00 per washing machine cycle and £2.50 per dryer cycle. Laundry tablets are available at £0.30 each from reception. Free city maps are available. Key cards are issued at check-in and must be returned at check-out. Guests get a wristband security pass. Showers are provided free of charge.

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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 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Bed 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Bed 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Bed 8-Bed Female Dorm
2 persons
30 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Edinburgh800 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 12.3 km
Dundee (DND) 95.8 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station900 m
Bus
Bus stop400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

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

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Location

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JA
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2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JA
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
390 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
390 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
390 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
390 m
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
390 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
390 m
Square
Grassmarket
390 m
Restaurants
Mary's Milk Bar
90 m
19 Grassmarket
Oink
350 m
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Cafe Jacques
90 m
10 Grassmarket
Yum Yum Kebab
40 m
7 West Port
Kick Ass Burrito
40 m
Kick Ass@Chiquito 130 Dundee Street
The French Connection Creperie
130 m
Lower Grassmarket
L'Etoile Salon de Tea
90 m
44 West Port
Bains Retro Sweets
140 m
37 Grassmarket
El Toro Loco
180 m
60 Grassmarket
Graze On Grassmarket
200 m
67 Grassmarket
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP5 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
215
Former name
kick ass hostel

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