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Argyle Backpackers

4.0 star property

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Single Room | Terrace/patio
14-inch TV with digital channels
Triple Room
Double Room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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14 Argyle Place, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1JL
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grassmarket
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh (Marchmont), Argyle Backpackers is within a 15-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. .This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Royal Mile and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Library Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Victor Hugo Delicatessen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Artista - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Detour - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uplands Roast - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Argyle Backpackers

Victorian hostel in Edinburgh
Argyle Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Victorian hostel include a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1,127 metres

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: GBP 2.00 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Argyle Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
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Argyle Backpackers
Argyle Backpackers Hotel Edinburgh
Argyle Backpackers Edinburgh, Scotland
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Argyle Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Reviews

Argyle Backpackers Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anna E

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
My daughter went to visit the university and arrived at the premises at around 6.45. The hostel had not sent a code to get in. She could not get access to the hostel. No staff were in the building despite her arriving before 9.30 (the time it said you needed to phone ahead). We phoned and sent messages but no response. She gained access because of another guest. Luckily the other guest was able to unlock the keybox, otherwise she would have been completely stuck. A day later we have had no response. The information said the front desk was manned till five and to make contact if arriving after 9.30 but no one was there. Luckily my daughter was not alone and the other guests were able to help her. They described having a similar problem earlier in the day. My daughter was also surprised when she did get in not to have a proper bed as all the photos showed beds. The kitchen was nice, but the service was nonexistent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay here. I was in room 17 which is on the top floor. One toilet/shower room and one shower room on my landing meant I experienced no queues when needing to use the facilities. Great sized kitchen, lovely seating areas inside and out to enjoy your meals or a wee chat. I was staying here for work purposes and truly did enjoy my stay. A few reviews online I read before arriving gave me anxiety but these people are so ridiculous and imo over exaggerating. I feel if you grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth, you could find something to complain about. However if you can be a humble human, and appreciate a clean place to stay, in a nice location, with friendly staff and guests and appreciate the price that your paying, I think you will definitely enjoy your stay. The bathrooms were completely spotless each day with there being a little basket of freebies from previous guests which was lovely if you had forgot something and the kitchen was kept clean and tidy and well equipped which meant I didn’t have to spend money ordering take away and could just cook dinner at my leisure. My only issue was the WiFi situation, but it’s not the end of the world for me to be without WiFi. Would stay again if coming through to Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area is absolutely perfect for exploring Edinburgh! Grocery stores are at a walkable distance, the street feels safe and quiet, and all of the major tourist attractions are at a walkable distance. It was nice to be away from the city centre bustle, but close enough to be able to walk there when you wish. Convenient check in and checkout. Kitchens had everything you need and even some free stuff which was nice! Garden/patio area was very pretty and we enjoyed spending time out there :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building had old charm. The pipes were very noisy in our room every time the water was run.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for the value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ines

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dirty, floor full of hairs and bathroom as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danial

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel. Complimentary coffee and tea. Staff were nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Liked: Staff & service

Decent, but you get what you paid for

Cheap by edinburgh standards, so you get what you paid for really. Cleanliness wasnt the best but its a room in a good location which was what we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Toyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

This is a nice place to stay in Edinburgh if you are intending to be out most of the time and don't need a fancy hotel! It's very much a hostel but it's in a quieter area of the city with lots of nice cafes and brunch places around. Easy 20 min walk from the station. Clean enough but it is an old town house so not immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and out!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located, walking from train station and to points of interest and to restaurants. Very clean, and quiet, well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really good

Really good hostel. Only thing is if they could mention the towel policy in the instructions email. I'll stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
50 50 thank you the safe in my room was shut and it woudnt ipen and try and fix your tvs:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Budget price, budget room.

Its a budget hostel, so no complaints. I needed a cheap room to stay in/go back too after clubbing until 3am. I had a single bedroom which was through behind the kitchen. Nice and quiet, clean bedding, and warm enough. Carpet could do with a good hoover though ! I would use again for the same purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

devichandana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with good beds, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denese

Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived after the desk was closed and got our keys out of the lock box (labeled with my name and room number). Someone else was in our room already. Nobody ever responded to our calls to the emergency needs phone number after leaving 3 voicemails over an hours time. Took our money and had no room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for Edinburgh city. Easy check in, room basic but clean and comfortable. Kitchen facilities all good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet did not work reliably, shower water heater on top floor was broken so we had cold showers. I told the staff lady but it didn't get fixed. Very noisy floorboards, Windows didn't fully close and neither did the blinds so it was very bright at night. Stained carpets, uncomfortable beds, musty bedding. Overpriced, not value for money at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024