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

Offering 184 rooms, the 4-star Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel Edinburgh boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from St Giles' Cathedral. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also only a few metres from the surviving 17th-century high-tenement Gladstone's Land House.

Location

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the hostel offers quick access to Edinburgh Old Town, which is 450 metres away. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 25 minutes' stroll from the property.

Arthur's Seat hike is 2.7 km from this Edinburgh accommodation.

Kick Ass Greyfriars hostel is 100 km from Dundee airport and a minute's walk from train station Edinburgh Waverley.

Rooms

Certain rooms at the Edinburgh property have a shared bathroom with a shower, and some units additionally boast a writing desk.

Eat & Drink

Guests can also enjoy the lounge bar. Serving Scottish dishes, Makars Gourmet Mash Bar is a 6-minute walk away. This hostel features a communal kitchen.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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270 sq. feet 
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270 sq. feet 
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Bed 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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270 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Explore the finest transport options for effortless navigation

City Centre
Edinburgh1700 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 8.5 mi
Dundee (DND) 60.5 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables

Guest Parking

  • Dryer

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Self-catering

  • Dryer
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Location

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JR
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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JR
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
1500 ft
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
1500 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1500 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1500 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1500 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
1500 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
1500 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
1500 ft
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
1500 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
1500 ft
Museum
John Knox House
1500 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1500 ft
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
1500 ft
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
1500 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1300 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1500 ft
Restaurants
Oink
600 ft
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Deacon's House Cafe
1100 ft
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
Let Me Eat Too
200 ft
7 Cowgatehead Grassmarket
The Bow Bar
600 ft
80 West Bow
Uncle's Fish & Chips
1200 ft
52 George IV Bridge
The Deli Global
1200 ft
13 George IV Bridge
Castle Rock Chip Shop
400 ft
Rock Chip Shop 87 Grassmarket In Between Greyfriars Kirkyard & The Scotch Whisky Experience
Over Langshaw Farmhouse
400 ft
The Grassmarket Old Town
Graze On Grassmarket
500 ft
67 Grassmarket
Pizza Paradise
900 ft
4-6 South Bridge EH1 1LL
Angus Fling
900 ft
27 George IV Bridge
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