Argyle Backpackers

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Free WiFi

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

University of Edinburgh
‪6 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪19 min walk‬
Royal Mile
‪20 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

2 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room

2 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room

2 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room

2 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Housekeeping

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

About this property

Victorian hostel in Edinburgh

Along with a microwave in a common area, this hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

Argyle Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include 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.

Our customers tell us 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
Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
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.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Library
TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

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

No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

14-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access

Heating
Individual furnishings
Safe

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

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 must contact the property in advance for 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 not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

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

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.

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

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Argyle Backpackers Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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:)

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

devichandana

10 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

8 Oct 2024

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

30 Sept 2024

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

11 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

wendy

21 Aug 2024

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

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

13 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Travelled with family

8 Jul 2024

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

8 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

22 Jun 2024

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

22 Jun 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Philippe

17 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and musty

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.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaan

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner

3 Jun 2024

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

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.

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!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

23 May 2024

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family

19 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Pretty decent hostel.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

18 May 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family

15 May 2024

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

Easy access to bus which took us to the Tram

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

19 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mateusz

18 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with group

28 Jan 2024

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