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Reviews of Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) 4 stars

37-39 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR, United Kingdom

#112 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2494 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Washrooms

    Bar in the ground floor

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable and affordable for bachelor's

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 6-Bed Private Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options were very limited. It was not free, so I expected some more options, especially vegetarian. Also, a couple of lights in the room were not working, making it difficult, as it's on a sharing basis..

    Location & ambience were good. The beds were comfortable. Toilets clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff is incredibly friendly. The bathroom and toilet weren't spotless but were acceptable. The dorm was very clean, and the beds were comfortable. The hostel's location is excellent, making it easy to explore the Old Town and city centre on foot.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers and toilets could be separate. That way they might stay cleaner and dryer longer.

    Interior was awesome.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Exciting experience, would do again especially at this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only thing about this hostel was the sharing toilets/bathrooms was a bit awks. Mixed bathrooms etc was confusing me and a bit complicated but to be fair this is the first hostel I've stayed in so may just be me! I didn't know if I went into a mixed toilet/shower room and as a lad if there was a girl in there wouldn't wanted to make her feel awkward? if that makes sense and the all lads toilets were all on different levels and floors.

    Accommodation welcoming/safe atmosphere friendly staff and people. Central and near everything loads of bars near and shops were close, old and new town within walking distance. The bar and pub crawl fun and entertaining a great way to get to know new people who are all in the same position as you! Tried to put different things on throughout the week to keep people entertained overall very impressed. The Rooms were decent sizes big enough for what you need them for.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, bar area

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 30-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioner might be nice. The windows had to be open and it was cold for the beds near to the windows.

    Totally perfect, clean, polite, recommended.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    fitted the bill
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No lift but staff helped with luggage

    Friendly, responsive staff - especially Eva

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window didn't open in the room

    Great location Clean and comfortable Would stay again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Lads holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was poor quality. When comparing to other continental breakfasts.

    The whole layout of the hostel was amazing, and every aspect of the customer service was amazing, especially the bar staff. The pub crawl was led by very entertaining hosts also.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Loved it, would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was really clean. My friend and I stayed in a 8 people dorm and we had a great sleep both nights. The room was really spacious and each bed had usb outlets. There were unisex and single sex bathrooms and a hairdryer available to use. The staff was also really friendly and the location was great, we could get anywhere just walking.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Would stay again, despite New Years no hassles!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms need more regular upkeep and they are extremely claustrophobic!

    Great location! Staff managed to place me and my friends in a dorm together despite being over new years.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bunks could have more privacy and the bathrooms are very claustrophobic and not very well maintained.

    Rooms were decent size and the location is amazing! The staff are nice too. I'd stay again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kick ass that I was has no kitchen, so you have to walk to the other one if you need it. The annouce I saw made me expect easy access to the kitchen. Another detail was that the bathroom was really cold.

    The room is very spacious and comfortable. The place is in a good location and you almost do not need transport to the most important places.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Overall it is ok for staying couple of days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some chairs and table would be very convenient.

    It is very well located and close to everything.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Good location, clean, fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 30-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smells in the room, but it's not hostel fall

    The bathroom is clean enough

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We knew this when making the reservation but wanted to try it out for the first time. But the bathroom down the hall wasn’t convenient and an a lot different from what we are used to.

    First time staying at a hostel. The staff was very courteous and helpful! Perfect place for travelers who don’t mind sharing bathroom facilities. The cafe was excellent as well!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Hostel in great location with good bar.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 30-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - toilets very small - beds not to comfy - only one pillow

    - central location - nice bar - nice people

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location, so close to all our activities and excellent pubs and rock bars. Perfect base - it’s a shame it’s 18
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was too hot in our room, but bearable with the window open on the second night (we couldn’t turn off the radiator).

    Excellent location and staff!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was very good , nice place, great location and lovely staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom not in the room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, staffs, good environment

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    A clean and good located hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets not next to rooms and only 1/2 in each one

    Nice social area, comfy beds, easy check in and out

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    Alone ladies be careful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s very risky for single women to stay there as last night around 11pm near our door 2-3guys were fully drunk and troubling a lady and forcing her also shouting too much because of that I dint sleep only it was very scary I complained with the receptionist today morning

    Room was clean location is good

    Stayed in December 2023

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