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Argyle Backpackers

4.0 star property

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Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
14-inch TV with digital channels
Street view
Garden

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $98
$82 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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14 Argyle Place, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1JL
  • Place, The Meadows
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people) | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 People) | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 People)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Argyle Backpackers in Edinburgh, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. .This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Princes Street and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • The Meadows - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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 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
  • 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
  • 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 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

Property 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
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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. 99 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 358 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good position, clean room and perfectly adequate for a couple of nights exploring in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hadeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff are really helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

tadeusas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reliably convenient no frills accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean as comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Efficient and particularly helpful with storage of baggage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central and very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Courage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and out!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for the value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Gabor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kate

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mattias

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

Yes

All good nice location essy to walk to from city center and royal mile
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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