Edinburgh · Scotland

Kick Ass Greyfriars

Punk Score

36% SHIT

High confidence 8,308 reviews

Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social

English 55% Spanish 12% French 9%

Bed bug reports 1 recent report

Bed bug reports Showing 2 reports · 1 in the last 12 months

Confirmed Booking.com 4 months ago

Bed bug bites all over us and just bit very comfortable stay especially for the price of a hostel
Confirmed Hostelworld 3 years ago

Bedbugs. Need i say more?

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Vibe Analysis

Prime location and a very young party pulse, which is the whole pitch here. The downside is ugly: repeated noise complaints, dirty bathrooms, and at least one bed-bug issue.

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Noise is constant, including drunk arrivals and late-night room chaos. 2 mentions Last mentioned Jun 9, 2026
Bathrooms can be dirty or broken. 2 mentions Last mentioned May 11, 2026
Bed bug bites are a one-off risk. 1 mention Last mentioned Mar 19, 2026

Book here: Hostelworld from ≈$59 Booking.com HW prices from today

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👕 Laundry 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast

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Adaptors Luggage Storage Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Card Phones Internet Access Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Vending Machines Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels Not Included Towels For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Common Room Games Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

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