Kick Ass Grassmarket, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

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
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30 m² 
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6 Bed Private Room Castle View
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6 persons
25 m² 
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Landscape view
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Bed 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
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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

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
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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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