Argyle Backpackers
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Argyle Backpackers
Hostel
14 Argyle Pl, Edinburgh, EH9 1JL, United Kingdom
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Last booked 2 hrs ago
Amenities
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Safe at front desk
Lockers available
VIP check-in service
Tour and ticket booking service
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
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Property Description
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.
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7.1/10
Friendly staffs to help. Great location. Comfortable common living room
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Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(14.1 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(1.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
9
Triple Room
1 bunk bed 1 single bed and 2 double beds
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Garden view
Microwave
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5
Twin Room
1 bunk bed and 2 single beds
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Garden view
Microwave
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11
Double Room
1 double bed
Non-smoking
TV
City view
Garden view
Wardrobe
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7
Single Room
1 single bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
City view
Microwave
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Guest Reviews
7.1/10
74 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.2
- Amenities7
- Location7.3
- Service6.9
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
AI Summary
The property features well-equipped kitchen, open living spaces, and a range of entertainment options. It's conveniently located near amenities and attractions, with a friendly and flexible staff.
LK8111
May 7, 2025
Location wise it was good and they also kept our luggage post checkout for some hours.
The problem was no code was shared by email to open the main gate and we were stuck for some time to get in.
When we tried to call nobody answered and when emailed the email bounced back as failure.
Bounty Chen
April 15, 2024
It is a nice place for us Backpackers to crash in for a few days. 30mins walking distance to the hike to Arthur's Seat, very close to a nice park in the front. The staff are friendly and there are Nintendo Switch, guitar, book, magazines etc in the common room. Fun place!
Guest User
September 18, 2024
Friendly staffs to help. Great location. Comfortable common living room
Jincangtoubanche
April 17, 2025
I accidentally stayed in a youth hostel and became a backpacker. But the location is not bad. Go straight and cross the park to the tourist area in the city center.
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Guest User
December 22, 2024
Although it is a little far from the train station, the public facilities are good. The public spaces such as the kitchen and bathroom are clean and tidy. There are also sofas, pianos and other furniture in the public spaces. The price is reasonable compared to other accommodations.
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Ruiyou
October 15, 2023
Because the flight was canceled, I had to return one day later than planned. It was my first time to experience a backpacker hotel, and it was really good. We arrived at ten o'clock, because the latest check-out from the hotel was 11 o'clock, and we had already booked a castle tour at 11 o'clock. It might have been past the 7 o'clock key collection time when we returned to the hotel after a day of fun, but the clerk was still very active in helping us find a way. Everything was taken care of very well, allowing us to spend the day happily without interruption. As a backpacker hotel, it is really good. The overall guest room is very comfortable and warm. We were given a triple room on the top floor with a double bed and a single bed. The elderly did not have to worry about climbing up and down. The shared bathroom on the floor is also very clean and tidy, and the roommates who share it also use it well. It is very convenient to have a sink in the room, which is very convenient for washing fruits, washing hands, brushing teeth and face. The room also has a TV and a small safe. The bedside table is equipped with a mirror, a chest of drawers and a cute closet. My small suggestion is that it would be better if there were more places to hang clothes, otherwise I think it is very good.
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Machen
November 19, 2023
Quiet and clean.
Hill Hotel IBI is much cleaner than Free Inn.
While studying abroad in the UK, I had an obsession with cleanliness, never touching the curtains with my bare hands in hotels, B&Bs, etc. (I am obsessive to the dirty Europeans, but I am normal when you think of the average accommodation that is not cleaned even once from opening to closing).
It was cozy, clean, and there was no smell.
warmth.
In the winter, I shiver even when I wear a t-shirt and a padded vest over it, and even in the middle of summer in July and August, I turn on the electric blanket at night and early in the morning. But it was warm.
Above all, they are friendly and have a nice kitchen.
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Guest User
July 10, 2022
The triple room turned out to have only two beds. I was careless. In order to save this money, it was not worth it.
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Front Desk Services
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Lockers available
VIP check-in service
Tour and ticket booking service
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Food & Drink
Convenience store/kiosk
Public Areas
Shared kitchen
No smoking in public areas
Garden
BBQ
Smoking area
Picnic area
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Ironing service
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Intruder alarm
Smoke detector
Security personnel
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 10:00–19:00
Check-out: 00:00–11:30
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]10:00–17:00
Self check-in: Contact the property for instructions on how to obtain the card/keys
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 18
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.
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.
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.
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.