Argyle Backpackers | Hostel in Edinburgh

7.0 (1304 Reviews) |   17 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  12 Guests
Marchmont Hostel | Argyle Backpackers

17 Bedroom Hostel in Marchmont, Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh and with University of Edinburgh reachable within a 11-minute walk, Argyle Backpackers has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is close to Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, The Real Mary King's Close and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. A tour desk can provide information on the area. The hostel provides some accommodations that have city views, and rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at Argyle Backpackers. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include EICC, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

Argyle Backpackers is located in Edinburgh.

This 17 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Kitchen, TV, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1304 reviews with the average score of 7 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Movie nights
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Adults only
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.56
Location:
8.45
Staff:
8.3
Facilities:
7.03
Comfort:
7.11
Cleanliness:
7.17
Holly
Feb 1, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Iron, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key access, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, City view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Triple Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Iron, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key access, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, City view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Iron, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key access, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, City view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Iron, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Lockers, Key access, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Iron, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Lockers, Key access, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Iron, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Lockers, Key access, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Iron, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Lockers, Key access, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Single Room
Room Type: Single
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Single Room

Bathroom

Bathtub, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower
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