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Argyle Backpackers

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hostel near Edinburgh Castle

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Single Room | Terrace/patio
14-inch TV with digital channels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Triple Room
Double Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

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14 Argyle Place, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1JL
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Single Room

Single Room

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Marchmont stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Marchmont hostel, you'll find University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Library Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Victor Hugo Delicatessen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Detour - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uplands Roast - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leaf And Bean Marchmont - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Argyle Backpackers

4-star Victorian hostel near Edinburgh Castle
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.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Separate in-room dining area

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

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

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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.

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