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Argyle Backpackers

4.0 star property

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Double Room
Twin Room | Street view
14-inch TV with digital channels
14-inch TV with digital channels
Garden

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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14 Argyle Place, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1JL
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 People)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 People)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Argyle Backpackers in Edinburgh, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh 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
  • National Museum of Scotland - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Library Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Box Marchmont - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Argyle Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Argyle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uplands Roast - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Argyle Backpackers

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
  • 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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per night
  • Towels fee: GBP 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Argyle Backpackers Hostel

Argyle Backpackers Edinburgh

Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers Hotel Edinburgh

Argyle Backpackers Edinburgh, Scotland

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Argyle Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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Argyle Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 349 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tadeusas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hadeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff are really helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ryo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Seohyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
가격대비 괜찮습니다. 중심가는 아니지만 걸어다닐만 합니다. 무엇보다 주방이 있어서 좋았습니다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gabor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Efficient and particularly helpful with storage of baggage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
My first time staying a hostel, my experience was expected I paid less I got a bad experience my fault I get it. When I checked in nothing was explained I was just given a set of keys and that was it. When I got to my room I didn’t realize I didn’t have a shower towel and when I realized it was after 6 pm and the front desk only operates from 10-6 pm another thing that was explained 😞 so the next morning I had to use my shirt to dry off after my shower. No toiletries or hair dryer available which is ok I understand. My bed only had a cover no bed sheets, narrow bed I could barely fit in it (me 5’9, 160 Lbs). There was people cooking in the kitchen that was next door and smelled the whole place smelled like Indian food. The location is bad it’s just far away from the main places in town. On the good side, the room was isolated and quiet which I loved, the front desk people were nice and helpful but really that’s all the good 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value in an amazing location. A shared property that is well maintained and feels safe. Fanastic host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndsay

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Levi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean as comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reliably convenient no frills accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good price, recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only issue was one showers hot water didn’t work! But loved the place and the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hennadii

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Terrible check-in experience

Terrible check-in experience. For two days we tried to get information on how to access our room because we were arriving at night, but we never received any response. We even called, and they promised to send the details, but nothing ever came. An absolute nightmare of a check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just not very clean, not well kept. Uncomfortable bed. I just think that having a festival on shouldn't mean putting prices up sky high. £87 it shouldn't even be £7.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dung

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

PAUL

Not for me.

I reserved what was supposed to be a single room with a private bathroom. No bathroom and the room was so small with a single bed and no furniture except a table with a vase on it. The problem I really had was that the only parking NEAR the place was all permitted. If you wanted to stay there you had to park a few blocks away and walk back. Not good for anyone. I decided to look elsewhere and found a nice place that had parking and a bigger room. This place is OK if you're young and have no issues walking all over the place. The gentleman behind the counter was new but very helpful. His name was Tom. Shout out to him!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central and very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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