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2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JA

With a Booking.com rating of 8.4/10, the Kick Ass Grassmarket offers adults-only accommodations featuring a trendy café and bar on the ground floor. This award-winning hostel is situated in the vibrant heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, surrounded by numerous restaurants, shops, and cultural sites.

Rooms & Amenities

Kick Ass Grassmarket provides a variety of room types, including classic dorm-style accommodations, female-only dorms, and private double or twin rooms ideal for travelers seeking privacy. Superior pods offer increased privacy within a dorm experience, featuring personal lighting and outlets. Shared bathrooms are available along with secure lockers for valuable items.

Dining & Social Opportunities

The Kick Ass Café & Bar serves meals daily from 9 am to 9 pm, and guests can enjoy an array of local dining options just steps from the hostel, such as Kick Ass Burrito and The Fiddlers Arms. The vibrant common areas encourage socializing, and regular events provide opportunities to connect with fellow travelers.

Services & Activities

Guests can take advantage of laundry facilities and luggage storage, and the 24-hour reception ensures assistance at any time. Kick Ass Grassmarket organizes evening activities and offers free guided tours, enhancing the communal travel experience.

Location & Transportation

Kick Ass Grassmarket is conveniently located minutes from Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and numerous cultural landmarks including the National Museum of Scotland. Public transport is readily available, with bus stops just a 2-minute walk from the hostel, making exploration easy and accessible.

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Bed 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max:

1 person

30 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

Shower

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6 Bed Private Room Castle View

Max:

6 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

Landscape view

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Bed 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

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1 person

25 m²

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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

Wi-Fi

Parking

Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Shared kitchen

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
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

Location

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JA

Map view

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JA

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.0 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

730 m

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.3 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

730 m

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

730 m

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.0 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.0 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.0 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2.0 km

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

730 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.2 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

730 m

Landmark

Calton Hill

2.4 km

Monument

Scott Monument

730 m

Landmark

Princes Street

730 m

Park

Holyrood Park

2.0 km

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.2 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

730 m

Museum

Museum of Childhood

730 m

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

730 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

730 m

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.0 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

1.7 km

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

730 m

Square

Grassmarket

1.0 km

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

730 m

Museum

John Knox House

730 m

Museum

Dynamic Earth

2.0 km

Museum

Georgian House

1.0 km

Museum

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

1.0 km

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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