Grassmarket Hostel, Dorm Beds

Kick Ass Grassmarket

8.3/10 from 8,527 reviews

Hostel in Old Town, kitchen available

from £12 per night, dorm bed

Opens live rates and availability for your dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation on selected rates.

Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% and applies to the first five nights of a stay.

Stay type: Hostel
Area: Old Town
Walk to Waverley: about 13 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Breakfast: Not included
Kitchen: Yes

Hostel at 2 West Port in Edinburgh's Old Town, with dorm beds from £12 a night.

Overview

Kick Ass Grassmarket occupies a historic building at the corner of the Grassmarket square in Edinburgh's Old Town, at 2 West Port. It is a hostel, adults only, with dorm beds as the offering covered on this page. The address puts guests on the edge of the Grassmarket, with the property describing Edinburgh's nightlife as close at hand and attractions within walking distance. Waverley station is roughly 13 minutes away on foot, based on a straight-line estimate.

The set-up leans towards convenience and security. Reception runs 24 hours, there is no curfew, and rooms open with electronic swipe cards, backed by CCTV and security passes. Every bed comes with a locker, a private bed light, USB charging points and free linen, on mattresses the property rates as hotel superior quality. A guest kitchen with cooker, microwave and dishwasher saves on food costs, and there is a laundry room, a common room with board games, plus a restaurant, bar and cafe in the building. Hostel-run events such as a pub crawl and pub quiz run during stays.

Key Facts

Stay Type	Hostel
Area	Old Town
Address	2 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2JA
Price	from £12 per night, dorm bed
Guest Rating	8.3/10 from 8,527 reviews
Check-In	14:00 to 00:00
Check-Out	until 10:00
Walk To Waverley Station	about 13 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Breakfast	Not included
Kitchen	Yes
Free Wi-Fi	Yes
Luggage Storage	Yes
24-Hour Reception	Yes
Age Restriction	Over 18s only
Cancellation	Free cancellation on selected rates

Facilities

Free city maps
Free WiFi
Free internet access
Adaptors
Luggage storage
Faxservice
24 hour reception
Tours and travel desk
Housekeeping
Internet access
Board games
Cabletv
WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Mealsavailable
Caf
Tea and coffee making facilities
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Cooker
Microwave
Laundryfacilities
Washingmachine
Hotshowers
Lockers
Keycardaccess
24Hoursecurity
Commonroom
Linenincluded
Readinglight
Hairdryers
Towelsforhire
Breakfastnotincluded

Who It Suits

Dorm beds with free linen, lockers and a self-catering kitchen suit solo travellers and younger visitors on a tight budget, and the over-18s-only rule together with the nightlife on the doorstep points clearly at a crowd that comes for the evening as much as the sightseeing. Late check-in until midnight, 24-hour reception and luggage storage help anyone arriving on a late train or bus. It does not suit families with children, since none are allowed, and the maximum stay of 14 nights rules out anyone needing longer accommodation.

House Rules

A Visitor Levy will apply to all overnight stays in Edinburgh from 24 July 2026.
Maximum stay at the hostel is 14 nights.

Location

2 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2JA.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 13 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

What To Know Before Booking

Age Limit. Over 18s only, with no children allowed. Proof of age is required at check-in.
Check-In Card Rule. A valid credit or debit card must be physically present at check-in and checked against guest ID. The hostel is cashless, and card details cannot be taken by phone, email or fax.
Cancellation. Free cancellation applies on selected rates only. Check which rate you are booking on the live booking page before committing.
Luggage Storage Fee. Luggage storage before check-in and after check-out carries a small charge. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% of the bed price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026.
Long Stays. The maximum stay is 14 nights. Bookings of 10 or more count as group bookings with pre-payment and a security deposit on arrival.

About This Edinburgh Stay

Where is Kick Ass Grassmarket located?

It sits at 2 West Port in Edinburgh's Old Town, at the corner of the Grassmarket square. The property describes all major attractions as within walking distance and the city's nightlife as on the doorstep. Waverley station is about 13 minutes away on foot, according to a straight-line estimate.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 10:00. There is no curfew, and reception is staffed 24 hours. A valid credit or debit card must be physically present at check-in, checked against guest ID.

What facilities does the hostel have?

Facilities include free WiFi, a guest kitchen with cooker, microwave and dishwasher, laundry facilities, hot showers, lockers, keycard room access, 24-hour security and a common room with board games. There is also a restaurant, bar and cafe, tea and coffee making facilities, free city maps, adaptors and a tours and travel desk. Breakfast is not included.

Who is this hostel suitable for?

It suits over-18s travelling on a budget, especially solo travellers happy with a dorm bed. The location near nightlife and the hostel's own pub crawl and pub quiz events appeal to a social crowd. It is not suitable for children, and the maximum stay is 14 nights.

Is breakfast included at Kick Ass Grassmarket?

No, breakfast is not included. Meals are available, and the building has a restaurant, bar and cafe. Guests can also use the kitchen, which has a cooker, microwave and dishwasher.

Can I cancel my booking for free?

Free cancellation applies on selected rates only. The listing does not state the full terms for every rate, so check the specific rate conditions on the live booking page before booking.