Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only), Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms and Pods
Kick Ass Greyfriars provides adults-only accommodations. Guests can book four-person dorms with bunk beds, or dorms ranging from six to twelve beds. The property offers private double or twin rooms. Superior Pod beds combine privacy with a dorm experience and feature personal lights. All rooms have a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. Bed linen is provided. Guests can rent towels for £3.50, although private rooms include towels.
Dining and Socializing
The onsite Kick Ass Cafe & Bar sells food and beverages. A continental or à la carte breakfast is available. A beer garden with views of Edinburgh Castle is available. Guests can use a pool table in the cafe, as well as board games in the Relaxation Pod, which features small wooden tables. A common kitchen is open 6 AM-10 PM at Kick Ass Grassmarket and is accessible to Kick Ass Greyfriars guests.
Leisure and Activities
The hostel hosts games and activities such as movie and quiz nights. A television is in the common area. The property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can relax in the Chillout room and view Edinburgh Castle. The hostel offers a tour desk. Laundry facilities are available, costing £4.00 per washing machine cycle and £2.50 per dryer cycle. Laundry tablets cost £0.30 each.
Location and Access
Kick Ass Greyfriars is in Old Town near the castle and main attractions. Points of interest near Kick Ass Greyfriars include the National Museum of Scotland (400 meters). Landmarks nearby: Edinburgh Old Town (0.5 km), Royal Mile (0.5 km), Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (1 km), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.5 km), The Real Mary King's Close (0.5 km), Nelson Monument (1 km), Scott Monument (0.5 km), and Arthur's Seat hike (2.5 km). The nearest airport is 11 km away. The hostel is a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Waverley rail station. Public parking is available at Castle Terrace NCP.
Services and Amenities
This 4-star hostel provides a 24-hour front desk. Guests receive a wristband security pass and rooms are accessible by key cards. Lockers are free to use and require a padlock. Before check-in, storage lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. After check-out, storage lockers cost from £1. Free city maps are available. Hairdryers are in the bathrooms.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 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
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Trouser press
Self-catering
- Dryer
