2 West Port, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2JA, United Kingdom
#79 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4081 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 June 2024
Barry
United KingdomThe 3rd floor window had large overgrown trees scratching all night long with the smallest of breezes. Not one person asked if I had a good time or was enjoying but staff were different each day so that's not a deal breaker. Everyone very polite & friendly but seem to have taken eye off the ball & got a bit to comfortably, Overall a great budget place & fantastic location. I think the 4 Star rating is about right as definitely room to improve slightly. The beds were completely fine but if your over 6ft tall it's gonna be a squeeze as I'm 6ft & just fit without feet hanging out & my only real gripe was the pillow, so thin & not suitable but took another two from empty beds & made do. I'd go again all said & done but definitely need ear plugs next time as room of 16 & coming & going all hrs & trees kept me awake.
Location & price & facilities where perfect for what I needed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Daan
NetherlandsShows weren’t as private as I would like, but haven’t had any problems during my stay
Amazing location right on the Grassmarket and close to all key attractions. Phenomenal staff who are there to help you 24/7
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Scotty
United KingdomCan’t think of anything apart from Wi-Fi signal was not usable in rooms
Location is perfect
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Piotr
PolandThe window creaked all night long, probably because of the wind.
Location, comfortable bed, lot of bathrooms. Nice LED’s in the capsule.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Carolina
IrelandThe location is absolutely perfect! Beds are comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Mutlu
United KingdomRooms were little bit dirty. But other customers were friendly.
Toilets and showers were clean. Staff was very friendly and kind. Location was marvellous.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Philippe
CanadaNot much going in term of activities or socializing, people seem completely uninterested to meet other travellers and quite cold. Not the hostel's fault but beware if you want to meet with people while travelling.
Very good overall facilities and value.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Kaveh
GermanyNothing in special
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Bryan_c
ChinaIf not for the one man down right below my pod snoring for the entire night, I would have rated this hostel 10/10. Although it is not the hostel's fault in itself, snoring in a shared dorm does affect others sleeping quality hence their overall well-being for the next day.
Staffs are friendly, bathroom is well equipped and clean, and location is central.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Kamila
Polanda bit noisy - bring the ear plugs:)
great central location, good breakfast, laid back atmosphere
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Danielle
New ZealandMaybe not the best for socialising with other travellers
Facilities comfortable, plenty of single bathrooms including shower and toilet which are private.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Nejc85
SloveniaBeds are not very comfortable.
Great location, great staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Wai
Hong Kongtoo crowded
location is perfect
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Gabriel
United Kingdomlocation, breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Ezginur
TurkeyMy locker was not working, I had to deal with it in my limited time I have in Edinburgh. Toilets were not dirty but they were not clean either.
Location was perfect. I stayed on the pods. It provided the isolation I needed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Andre
PortugalAmazing hostel. Love all
The location in Grassmarket and lovely staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Toma
United KingdomNothing to say.
I had a very good experience at Kickass Grassmarket. I traveled by myself for 3 days in Edinburgh and the accommodation was great, all safe and very comfortable. The toilets were clean all the time.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Parvathy
United KingdomI wish there were a couple of small windows in the rooms
The location was amazing, the staff super kind, friendly, and helpful, and the property was neat and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Christel
CanadaAll showers had fixed shower heads.
Clean facilities and the pod bed was very comfortable. Ideal location to walk the old town. Good Wifi.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Voyp
United KingdomNo complaints, value for money, plenty of showers and toilets (I read it's a problem in some hostels in Edinburgh). Kept clean. Didn't bother to cook, but the kitchen is there if needed. Very good location, the castle on the doorstep almost. Would happily come back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Renee
New ZealandBag lockers in room were a little bit small, very thin. Laundry facilities avaliable but payment is through an app that is a bit fiddly. Location is close to Restaurants but far from train station if you're walking.
Big kitchen and lots of space to cook and store food. Events on in the evening. Good breakfast. Tidy rooms with lots of space.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Veronika
Czech RepublicThe bathrooms weren’t cleaned as they should have been.
The staff was amazing, the hostel is really nice, of you want to have a quiet time its possible but at the same time if you want to hang out with other people you have the opportunity to do so.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Katarina
EstoniaVentilation in bathrooms can be much better.
The location of the hostel is really good. Great value for the money.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Jakub
IrelandFriendly staff, good location,
Stayed in May 2024
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