Keeping the exceptional low price in mind, this hostel is absolutely great and I can absolutely recommend it! The bedding was clean, mattress felt nice and all facilities were in good condition (since they are shared, I am saying this with hostel standards in mind). The staff was kind and helpful! I loved that there was free shampoo/body wash in the showers, that was a small but greatly appreciated extra. I liked the lights in the room: little bedlights for each bed, a nightlight that wasn't bright enough to wake others up and then the brighter daylight - very nicely thought out. The location is incredible for this price point. When I stayed there (on a sunday), it wasn't loud or too busy.

Some power outlets in our room didn't work, so I was not able to charge all of my electronics, but the staff was very helpful! Another thing I'd like to say is that the name Kick Ass is maybe a poor choice for a hostel. When I talked to my roommates, we all agreed that we were originally apprehensive about booking a bed in a hostel that sounded like a teenage party venue. Of course that's not the case, but I'd like to mention that as it almost deterred me from booking initially ;)

Rooms and bathrooms very clean and comfortable. There was always someone who answered any questions. Breakfast was ok even so there a plenty of places to eat in the area. I was very lucky with my roommate’s… all of them had been very nice and everyone has shown consideration for the others in the room. I would definitely stay here again!

There could be more hairdryers in the bathrooms.

12 bunk-bed rooms were very large with plenty of room near beds with large lockers and room under bed for other bags. Comforters warm. Great kitchen with MW, two EK, four frigs, ovens with bunk plenty of plates, bowls and silverware. Bathrooms were great with separate sinks, toilets, and showers. Next to kitchen was lounge with many tables above the bar area. Went to K-A Grey Friars for use of their nice bar terrace. Location right under the Edinburgh Castle and across from Grassmarket area of outdoor/indoor restaurants and cafes. Good market a couple of blocks to the west.

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I loved the location & the pod mattresses were very comfortable. It had lots of storage space and nice, welcoming social spaces. Very clean!

As expected from a hostel, it was quite noisy and there were lots of people coming and going at all hours. Although, that's not the fault of the hostel, more just the nature of staying in shared accommodation. One thing that was quite annoying was the heat inside the pods!! It's the summer, but it's Edinburgh. You don't expect that much heat! It was quite difficult to sleep with little to no ventilation. Would be great if there was a way of cooling the room down in the summer months.

The hostel is in a great location in the old town. Easy to get from the airport (Even at nighttime). Supermarket, restaurants, shops around. The breakfast is simple but enough for its fee (Fruits, coffee, bread, croissants, juices). The room was ok. The bed comfortable enough. Socket and USB beside every bed. The only bad thing is that the window wasn't opening much, so it was kinda smelly inside haha. i had a tour really early so i woke up before 7 and i was able to eat a bit of the breakfast which was really cool! I'm the one who hurt one knee and asked you guys for ice, so thank you so much!!!

The accommodation was great – perfect for a short stop in Edinburgh and not just for young travelers. For a hostel, everything was incredibly clean and tidy, the beds were unbelievably comfortable, as were the pillows. I'm very particular about cleanliness, and this exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was the same every day and quite simple, but it was absolutely sufficient. Everyone at the reception was very kind and helpful, and the location was absolutely the best – almost overlooking the castle, on a square full of restaurants right in the heart of the city. It’s a bit of a walk from the bus and train stations, but nothing one can’t handle. Thank you so much for the stay!

The location was great, the pods were extremely roomie - as a larger person I was worried about this but I added photos to show this. I'm 5"10 and could sit up nicely, and I could put my legs out sideways with a slight bend in the knee. I asked for a bottom bunk and they were able to provide me with one which was great as I'm not sure I could have climbed into the top one - well I might have got up, but I don't know about down haha. About a foot at the side of a generous mattress also allowed it to not feel so claustrophobic. Private individual toilets and showers which was nice and a good amount of them. Friendly staff and served alcohol, pool table downstairs - however there were no tips on the pool cues.

So many stairs! I'm used to a bungalow haha and I was on the third floor with 6 flights - not great if you're not the fittest of people! There was a couple of small hairs on my bed but I understand these things can happen and the pods probably aren't the easiest to clean - felt very clean apart from this. It did get a little warm but it was dark enough that during the night I just opened my shutter slightly and got sufficient air coming in - I saw there were fans in the pod wall but I didn't want to attempt to use them as they looked a little dusty.

Great and epic location, in a Old Town street in Edimburg, close to Casttle, 15 minutes walk from the Tram that arrives from the Airport. Also, 20 minutes from the Bus Station. Has a Pub Crawl activity to meet people. I thinked that the hostel its really social, but only has Pub Crawl joining the two hostels, and not have activities like other hostels that maybe joins people. Still, I liked the experience. Has a Lobby with board games, and a pool table. The facilities are great. Full equiped kitchen (for preparing Chicken with Brocolli), clean, and a lot of Bathrooms all over the place. Also supermarket near the hostel, like 8 minutes walking.

The hostel maybe can have more social activities. And the room was warm when I visitied. Maybe more air in the rooms.

I had a great experience staying at this hostel! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming — perfect for solo travelers or anyone looking to meet people. The common areas were cozy and well-maintained, with plenty of space to relax, work, or socialize. The dorms were clean, the beds had privacy curtains and individual sockets, and the lockers were secure and spacious enough for a large backpack. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean for a shared setup and were cleaned regularly. The staff were super friendly and helpful, always available with recommendations or just for a chat. The location was also ideal — close to major attractions, restaurants, and public transport. Only downside: it could get a little noisy at night depending on your room’s location, but earplugs helped. Overall, highly recommend it for anyone looking for a budget-friendly, social, and clean place to stay!

Staff is 10/10 extremely friendly and helpful, everyone there deserveses a raise. Granted, Edinburgh is quite small but the location is superb. The small kitchen is great for cooking and I liked it as a solo traveller because the shared spaces made it easy to meet new people. There are tons of great Pubs and Restaurants nearby and although I didn't went I heard the pub crawl was very cool. Bonus tip: you can get free coffee and water at the bar and 10% off in the other Kick Ass Hostel just 3 mins from there, which is also a cool place to hang out at.

To properly cook you should bring your own cooking oil, would be cool if they had some shared stuff on the spot or some small oil packages to buy