Argyle Backpackers | Hostel in Edinburgh

6.9 (1306 Reviews) |   16 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  11 Guests
Marchmont Hostel | Argyle Backpackers

16 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. Popular points of interest nearby include Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, The Real Mary King's Close and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the hostel, each room has a closet. Argyle Backpackers 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 the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Argyle Backpackers 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 16 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Kitchen, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1306 reviews with the average score of 6.9 . 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
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Lockers
  • Ironing service
  • Tour desk
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • 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
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • 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
Ruiyi
Dec 28, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   5
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

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

General

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

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

Adapter, Socket near the bed

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

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

General

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

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

Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

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

Adapter, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

General

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

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

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

General

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

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, Garden view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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