1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Single Room
3.3 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Double Room
3.3 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds
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Twin Room
3.3 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Basic Shared Dormitory
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
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.
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
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.
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)
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 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
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.
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 281 reviews
10 - Excellent
69
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 281 reviews
8 - Good
126
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 281 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 281 reviews
4 - Poor
19
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 281 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
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
6/10 Okay
Jose
8 Dec 2024
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:)
Jose
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Craig
23 Nov 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I know this is a budget option but the place is just dirty and falling apart. Staff are nice but I was dependent on helpful other guests to get me in and sorted. So old and musty in the rooms and my room was only accessible through a communal kitchen.
Philippe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kaan
Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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.
Kaan
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
LAURENCE
30 May 2024
Don't expect much
Rooms in different buildings. Ok and not too expensive for one or two night. Toilet was leaking in the stairs. You are young and don't really care how everything looks 'cause you are not going be around very much anyway? If yes, it's gonna be perfect.
LAURENCE
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Laura
Travelled with partner
28 May 2024
They were not prepared for our stay but made arrangements in a short period of time. The property is old and well used but is clean. Hot water (or even warm), however, was non-existant on the third floor. Note there are are all shared bathrooms in rhis place. We missed this bit of info in the description so were shocked!!
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!!