Does Argyle Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Argyle Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is parking offered on site at Argyle Backpackers?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Argyle Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Argyle Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Argyle Backpackers have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.

What's the area around Argyle Backpackers like?

Argyle Backpackers is a short 19-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 6 minutes' walk from University of Edinburgh.

Argyle Backpackers, Edinburgh: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2025

Central and very affordable

Dane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 14, 2025

Good place to stay

This is a nice place to stay in Edinburgh if you are intending to be out most of the time and don't need a fancy hotel! It's very much a hostel but it's in a quieter area of the city with lots of nice cafes and brunch places around. Easy 20 min walk from the station. Clean enough but it is an old town house so not immaculate!

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 14, 2025

Area is absolutely perfect for exploring Edinburgh! Grocery stores are at a walkable distance, the street feels safe and quiet, and all of the major tourist attractions are at a walkable distance. It was nice to be away from the city centre bustle, but close enough to be able to walk there when you wish. Convenient check in and checkout. Kitchens had everything you need and even some free stuff which was nice! Garden/patio area was very pretty and we enjoyed spending time out there :)

Bella, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 18, 2023

For a good price the room is very comfortable & safe. My friend & I had a good night sleep. I would definitely stay again.

8/10 Very good

Jun 22, 2024

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.

Jennifer, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 27, 2023

Location is good, staff kind, date property all over. Could do with a refresh

Alexandra, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

May 30, 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.

LAURENCE, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 25, 2023

It was in a quiet area close to a big park. The internet was very patchy or non existent. Being a very old building, when people moved around during the night al the floors creaked., meaning sleep was interupted.

Helen, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 21, 2023

There is no clarification on the website that the property has a communal bathroom that must be shared with other members on your floor. Additionally, you must strip your own bed along with no fan or AC that is in the room. It is fine if you are okay with that but a lot of missing things we were not aware of for the price point

Amber, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 7, 2025

Chambre minuscule, propreté douteuse

Bernhard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 2, 2025

Efficient and particularly helpful with storage of baggage.

Mark, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Oct 30, 2025

My first time staying a hostel, my experience was expected I paid less I got a bad experience my fault I get it. When I checked in nothing was explained I was just given a set of keys and that was it. When I got to my room I didn’t realize I didn’t have a shower towel and when I realized it was after 6 pm and the front desk only operates from 10-6 pm another thing that was explained 😞 so the next morning I had to use my shirt to dry off after my shower. No toiletries or hair dryer available which is ok I understand. My bed only had a cover no bed sheets, narrow bed I could barely fit in it (me 5’9, 160 Lbs). There was people cooking in the kitchen that was next door and smelled the whole place smelled like Indian food. The location is bad it’s just far away from the main places in town. On the good side, the room was isolated and quiet which I loved, the front desk people were nice and helpful but really that’s all the good 😊

Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 15, 2025

Chambre propre et disposant du calme nécessaire pour se reposer après la visite de la ville et de ses alentours.

Jeremy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2025

Very clean, staff friendly and helpful

Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 10, 2025

It was clean as comfortable.

Lee, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 28, 2025

Terrible check-in experience

Terrible check-in experience. For two days we tried to get information on how to access our room because we were arriving at night, but we never received any response. We even called, and they promised to send the details, but nothing ever came. An absolute nightmare of a check-in.

Hennadii, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 16, 2025

Not for me.

I reserved what was supposed to be a single room with a private bathroom. No bathroom and the room was so small with a single bed and no furniture except a table with a vase on it. The problem I really had was that the only parking NEAR the place was all permitted. If you wanted to stay there you had to park a few blocks away and walk back. Not good for anyone. I decided to look elsewhere and found a nice place that had parking and a bigger room. This place is OK if you're young and have no issues walking all over the place. The gentleman behind the counter was new but very helpful. His name was Tom. Shout out to him!!

PAUL, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 13, 2025

The evening check-in went smoothly, and the first person we met was quite friendly. However, the next morning was far less pleasant. We asked for a towel at reception and were "greeted" by a closed door. have rarely encountered someone so rude. The towel cost £2, but card payments were not accepted. We were forced to withdraw £10 and pay fees, on top of mandatory service charges already listed on the property's page. The so-called "towel" turned out to be a tiny mat... ridiculous. The bathroom was fairly clean, but the water pressure was almost non-existent. As for the rooms, they were not very clean (old hairs remained on the sheets) and, above all, the beds were extremely uncomfortable.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 6, 2025

Ok

Fint til prisen og tæt på Edinburgh centrum. Lidt slidt og beskidt

Dorte, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

Yes

All good nice location essy to walk to from city center and royal mile

Mattias, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 30, 2025

Ostello in quartiere molto pittoresco

Hostello che si trova in un quartiere davvero stupendo, tranquillo ma allo stesso tempo vivo, e a due passi da un parco bellissimo ideale per passeggiate o relax. A 15 minuti a piedi dal Castello, molto strategico. La struttura è molto silenziosa, perfetta per riposare. Il letto è comodo e garantisce un buon sonno. Il bagno era abbastanza pulito, anche se con qualche piccolo margine di miglioramento. La cucina è ben attrezzata, con tutti i comfort necessari per cucinare in autonomia. Molto belli anche il giardino e piacevoli da vivere. Nel complesso un soggiorno più che positivo. Consigliato!

Sara, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 20, 2025

My daughter went to visit the university and arrived at the premises at around 6.45. The hostel had not sent a code to get in. She could not get access to the hostel. No staff were in the building despite her arriving before 9.30 (the time it said you needed to phone ahead). We phoned and sent messages but no response. She gained access because of another guest. Luckily the other guest was able to unlock the keybox, otherwise she would have been completely stuck. A day later we have had no response. The information said the front desk was manned till five and to make contact if arriving after 9.30 but no one was there. Luckily my daughter was not alone and the other guests were able to help her. They described having a similar problem earlier in the day. My daughter was also surprised when she did get in not to have a proper bed as all the photos showed beds. The kitchen was nice, but the service was nonexistent.

Anna E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 18, 2025

I really enjoyed my stay here. I was in room 17 which is on the top floor. One toilet/shower room and one shower room on my landing meant I experienced no queues when needing to use the facilities. Great sized kitchen, lovely seating areas inside and out to enjoy your meals or a wee chat. I was staying here for work purposes and truly did enjoy my stay. A few reviews online I read before arriving gave me anxiety but these people are so ridiculous and imo over exaggerating. I feel if you grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth, you could find something to complain about. However if you can be a humble human, and appreciate a clean place to stay, in a nice location, with friendly staff and guests and appreciate the price that your paying, I think you will definitely enjoy your stay. The bathrooms were completely spotless each day with there being a little basket of freebies from previous guests which was lovely if you had forgot something and the kitchen was kept clean and tidy and well equipped which meant I didn’t have to spend money ordering take away and could just cook dinner at my leisure. My only issue was the WiFi situation, but it’s not the end of the world for me to be without WiFi. Would stay again if coming through to Edinburgh

Meghan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 8, 2025

The building had old charm. The pipes were very noisy in our room every time the water was run.

Brynn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 5, 2025

Nice for the value

Sagar, 1-night trip

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