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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 | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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

Triple Room

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

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

Single Room

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single 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 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Twin Room

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Argyle Backpackers

Victorian hostel in Edinburgh
Along with a microwave in a common area, this hostel has a fridge in a common area and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station and a library are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Argyle Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Argyle Backpackers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Edinburgh. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service and a library.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket
As a guest of Argyle Backpackers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Argyle Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Edinburgh hostel.

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: GBP 2.00 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

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

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

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 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not very welcoming, not very helpful at all,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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