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Argyle Backpackers

4.0 star property
Victorian hostel in Edinburgh

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Single Room | Terrace/patio
Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Hair dryer, toilet paper
Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 280
SAR 336 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Room options

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Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 3.3 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 | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • City view
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • City view
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people) | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
14 Argyle Place, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1JL

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.1 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

  • ‪Söderberg the Meadows - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Box Marchmont - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Artista - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Considerit - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Earl of Marchmont - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Argyle Backpackers

Upscale hostel near Edinburgh Castle
University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are located near Argyle Backpackers, which provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and bicycle parking
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 6 bathrooms with tubs or showers and toilet paper
  • 14-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.7 miles

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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

Property 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Argyle Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Argyle Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Argyle Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Argyle Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Argyle Backpackers located?

Located in Marchmont, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Meadows and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 1 mi (2 km). Princes Street Tram Stop is 21 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

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Argyle Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 281 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location, good set up, excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great basic place to crash a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmosphere, great location, delivers all it promises - no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to bus which took us to the Tram
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Probably best hostel we’ve stayed in. Staff were super friendly and helpful (Tanika in particular). Had 2 kitchens and multiple bathrooms which was nice. Area is far away enough to be peaceful but not too far that you can still easily walk anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed my stay at argyle backpackers. Would stay again. Very homey feel and was a pleasure to meet other travelers. Within walking distance to all of the major sights in Edinburgh, including the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic karma the fellow guests were pleasant to be around, they had a lovely and fully equipped kitchen to cook meals in and all in all I loved the vibe and having my morning coffee on the back covered patio! Absolutely plan on coming back for my vacation next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masyitah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For a good price the room is very comfortable & safe. My friend & I had a good night sleep. I would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place! But the WiFi was very bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, friendly staff, but not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

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

Great low-cost option

Great little place. Basic, very clean. Very friendly helpful staff. Nice kitchen and seating areas. Quiet street. Very good low-cost option
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

Alexandra

Location is good, staff kind, date property all over. Could do with a refresh
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely exceeded our expectations. Although its is a cozy beaten up hostel, with shared bathroom/WC and kitchen, we felt like we were home. Meadows Park is nearby, we could walk pretty much everywhere. Reception/crew was not engaging much. Nonetheless, great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Typical Hostel, you get exactly what you expect and pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

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

brilliant

everything was absolutely brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Basic accommodation. Remember and take a towel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met by lovely people from Aust and NZ. Made us feel quite at home. Nothing was too much bother. The concierge was amazing and very helpful 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023