Title: Kick Ass Greyfriars - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel A lively retreat in Edinburgh's Old Town where travelers can relax in a garden setting while being steps away from historic Grassmarket and iconic cathedrals ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/4bc0b8e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/18d40ade.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/ca8b1a09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private 4 Bed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/cc13c3fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/337b4081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel (adults only) sits in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, creating a vibrant base for exploration. Travelers can visit nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and the bustling Grassmarket, then return to relax in the garden or grab coffee at the on-site cafe. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 2 - Oct. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=23505147&PinnedHotelID=23505147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=23505147&PinnedHotelID=23505147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=23505147&PinnedHotelID=23505147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=23505147&PinnedHotelID=23505147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - 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Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/50b60f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 1 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/50b60f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People (Female Only) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 1 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Private 6 Bed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/81ed1c3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 6 Bed Dorm 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/72505378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 1 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/20094d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 1 - 4 Twin Bunk Beds ![One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/8914939e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 1 - 5 Twin Bunk Beds ![One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/f2496884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 1 - 15 Twin Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23510000/23505200/23505147/6f416d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Kick-Ass-Greyfriars.h23505147.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Kick-Ass-Greyfriars.h23505147.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in the city center. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Hostels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hostels.d6069845-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.94787%2C-3.19301&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uF1iiozg8uBUjkAs8ZpR7Cjdj3Q=) 37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR ### What's nearby - Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk - Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk - ‪Frankenstein - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Hostel near University of Edinburgh A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby - Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table - Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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The Ultimate Party Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/798100/798032/8b467004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay Central Old Town Edinburgh - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Bar 8.2 Very good 1,025 reviews CA $167 CA $200 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=798032&PinnedHotelID=798032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 5 to 10 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (once per stay) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center ### Outdoors - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Heating (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation All guests must show a valid passport or ID. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: GBP 40 per person We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 10 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates) This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Budget Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh Budget Backpackers Edinburgh Budget Backpackers Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+ hostel) Kick Ass Greyfriars Adults Only Hostel Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel? > As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $114.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kick-Ass-Greyfriars.h23505147.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel located? > Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 77 8 - Good 76 6 - Okay 29 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.2/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place! And staff was so helpful with storing luggage! ##### Kathleen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernadine Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I enjoy the staff and the location, with the property being really clean and a convient location We enjoyed it very much! ##### Bernadine Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location for exploring. Noisy outside on a Saturday night in August but would still recommend. ##### Ruth Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mackenzie Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent customer service, friendly and welcoming staff. Cleanliness was on point, shower and toilet facilities were cleaned very regularly and were spotless. ##### Mackenzie Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Liked the Treehouse lounge and ability to sit and relax in the bar area or upstairs. Breakfast was also availabe if you wanted and lockers to hold your luggage if you came before check in ##### Michelle Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### berenice May 5, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities This was a good place to stay for convenient and affordably but I do not like the idea of sharing so that is my personal problem. If you don't mind it, its a good place to stay ##### berenice Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tianlai Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Even though this was a "hostel", but it really exceeded our expecations. Room we got was quite big. The only complaint I had was the mattress had some hard bumps, it almost felt like it was upside down. ##### Tianlai Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Issy Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hostel was absolutely great! Perfect distance from the city centre and their bar was very nice too. However, showers only ever seemed to be lukewarm or would fluctuate in temperature. ##### Issy Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Derrick Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Conviniently located in the most vibrant part of town... has some great pubs, walking distance to grass market and many other locations. The property itself is well maintained...but one important thing to remember is that it is a hostel. We happened to have a private 3 bed room. But it was still extremely noisy from the drunk yelling in the street...and stomping their way back to their bunks...way into the early morning...very limited toilet and shower spaces for the amount of inhabitants. ##### Derrick Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place! ##### Jane Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Basic but great! Convenient location, helpful staff, good bar, basic rooms but all you need! ##### Karen Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco Antonio Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recomendable Muy recomendable este hostal. cómodo y muy limpio ##### Marco Antonio Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hillary Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location & clean rooms ##### Hillary Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karla Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hostel ##### Karla Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 100 mark hostel Friendly environment and good kitchen Great location in old town of Edinburgh ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatiana Nov 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful place,friendly and politely staff,nice pub in the old heart of this marvellous city ##### Tatiana Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Will Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Property was close to all locations of interest ##### Will Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anais Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Super séjour L’emplacement est idéal pour visiter le château ou autre, et le personnel est très agréable. Les sanitaires et salles de bain étaient très propres. Je recommande. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/636BD6F88EF4808E2209A80817625FDD023A40DF1716552737871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### anais Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. As a solo female traveler I felt incredibly safe and appreciated how you had to badge through each area to get to your room. The entire place was very clean and spacious, bathrooms included. The bar below served well priced drinks and was a great place to meet people. I would absolutely stay here next time I come back to Edinburgh! ##### Alyssa Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paolo Gio Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very suitable for solo travel. It is at the center of the city and you literally can walk anywhere you want to go ie grassmarket, old town, Edinburgh castle, etc. ##### Paolo Gio Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### UJJAWAL Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, common amenities and rooms are super clean and modern..great vibes overall Cons: wifi super slow in rooms, spring mattresses are highly uncomfortable ##### UJJAWAL Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Renz Myron D Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### THIF This is a hostel in the red district and I am aware that it is an cult place to stay. We are there for a night to sleep and it was comfortable. ##### Renz Myron D Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexandro Dec 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The Hostel is in a great walkable area near Grassmarket Edinburgh. Lots of local pubs and shops within blocks. Great location. Compared to another hostel I stayed at in Glasgow, the Kick Ass had clean bathrooms, usable showers with good pressure & hot water. Having a pub downstairs with food was quick and convenient. Overall, a great and affordable place to stay if you dont mind bunking with other travelers. Everyone was nice and respectful in the dorms. No issues at all. ##### Alexandro Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bertrand Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice hostel, good social areas and comfy beds and thick duvets (needed in this weather) - only thing is the showers were not well designed (needed somewhere to put your stuff in the cabin otherwise you had to put on the ground) ##### Bertrand Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good for a night. Great location. My family of four adults just needed a place to sleep after getting off a bus tour and before boarding an early flight. I booked a whole room, so we would have it to ourselves, but there are common bathrooms shared. Property was clean. We lucked out and got to take part in a trivia night in the bar. We lost but had fun. Food and drinks were good. Location is awesome. We roamed the streets and walked to the castle one last time before going to bed and catching our flight. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2160E5702D138422E6F868E5F7BB2EDE6D5356E51736698937393.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/31A3AF79EC493BCE5CC71426B6FA56B158AE03F21736698937718.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rachelle Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Airport.h31718853.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Royal-Scots-Club-Edinburgh.h900862.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Four-Points-Flex-By-Sheraton-Edinburgh.h544658.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairn Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cairn-Hotel.h64061.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Edinburgh-Centre-St-Andrew-Square.h7841147.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Holyrood.h12691403.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Waverley Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Old-Waverley-Hotel.h24919.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh-West.h19218414.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Edinburgh-Princes-Street.h522038.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Locke](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Eden-Locke.h17859332.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [The Frederick House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Frederick-House-Hotel.h201136.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information)