This place has a nice vibe and energy. Staff is very friendly and welcoming and the old building has its charm. All you need to have a pleasant stay is there, just bring a positive attitude with you 🙂 It was my first time staying in a hostel and I'm glad I have picked this place. Late check-in was smooth, instructions given were clear. Same for check out (don't be a primadonna and take those sheets off). During the stay, I didn't use the kitchen but saw that all you may need to self cater was there. Toilets and bathrooms were clean and even if you had to wait a bit in the morning for one to be free it was no biggie (it's a hostel, plan it better next time Karen and Kevin!). There are lockers in the room (you need a lock though) but overall, the place feels safe. I will definitely come back!

Nothing. Place is exactly as in pictures and for this price it met all my expectations if not exceeded them. If there is any problem you can tell any staff member about it.

Location. I always feel safe and relaxed here The hot bath, comfortable bed with access to communal kitchen -kettle/ microwave before/after going out Cafes/ independent shops buses close by.The Argyle bar only feet away has some superb musicians! Hugh and all the staff Argyle Hostel are friendly and helpful but never intrusive.Ialways appreciate special request for lower accommodation being granted due to age and health issues.

Nothing. Fabulous time. I've stayed before so know what to expect Any niggles are usually outweighed by the positives and fair value for cost. Much comes down to the conduct of the other residents who 99%>of the time are polite and considerate.Its great to see them having a good time in Edinburgh.

The location is a bit far from Old Town and the main attractions (about 25 minutes). Looking back, I wish I had prioritized a better location, especially in the colder weather. However, this place is charming and cute. There aren't too many guests (not too crowded), I had a nice and comfortable bed, and the free coffee/tea was a nice touch. The facilities are a bit outdated and having only one bathroom per floor was inconvenient at times, but you get what you pay for. Overall, it's a good value place to stay for one or two nights.

The whole staff were just the nicest people ever, making sure that everything was good, helping me with directions and customs as a first-time hostel traveller. It's cosy and warm and welcoming. The location of the hostel is amazing - everything is reachable on foot or with busses. I will recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, a bit rustic, and authentic place to stay in Edinburgh.

I had a wonderful stay at Argyle Backpackers! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with anything I needed. The rooms and bathrooms were spotless, which made the whole experience even more comfortable. One of my favourite parts was the lovely sitting area by the kitchen — the perfect sunny spot to relax with a cup of coffee in the morning. Highly recommend this place if you’re visiting Edinburgh!

Everything was great!

A warm atmosphere, coffee and tea available, very helpful communication with staff via email, easy instructions, all that I needed - I found quickly, even barely asking anyone. A lovely double room with amazing view of Holyrood Hill, suited very well for a family of a parent and a child. Kitchen was equipped with everything I needed. All was clean. Lovely gardens. Thank you so much! We hope to return here again 🪐

A budget backpackers on the edge of the city, it meets all expectations. The building is old and seen many travellers, but I wasn't expecting much more from the backpackers. The kitchen was spacious and had all that was needed. Bathrooms were as clean as would be expected for communal bathrooms. Area was safe and about a 20-30 minute walk from the Edinburgh sites.

A lot of left food in the kitchen, gave a slightly unhygienic feel. I better food storage/removal system would be appreciated. No communal tea/coffee (or at least none that was easily findable) which would have been a nice touch. These are very minor issues and don't take away from the stay at all.

The location is perfect! We walk to the center! The area is nice with a huge park. The beds are comfortables. If you need to check out and want a space to let your bags for the day it is possible.

The bathrooms are not great. Missing toilet paper, water on the floor no towels to clean it (by the way you need to pay for towels so bring your own), in one bathroom there is no mirror whereas there is a space for it, ... Etc. improvements to make but overall it was a good stay.

The location is perfect. You can reach any place by foot. The staff are very friendly, help you with any requests. 2 bathrooms are on every floor, it’s never occupied, you don’t have to worry about it.

You pay 2 pounds per towel even though it’s in your facilities description. Make sure that you have cash for that. The mattresses are very soft, you might have a back pain.

The location and neighborhood was lovely, the system with the kitchen and food storage worked well for us, the room was nice, the mattress wasn't great but I loved the comforter/blanket. I was worried the room might be cold because I'm quite chilly but it was really toasty and you can easily open the window or turn the heat down if need be. The little backyard/garden was very cute and cosy and was a big plus for me! The staff was super nice and helpful, all in all met my expectations for the price point, would recommend if you're on a budget

The WiFi signal in our room was practically nonexistent so you had to go to the stairs or somewhere else in the building which wasn't very convenient but also not a huge issue. There's carpeting on all the floors which I think is pretty standard in a lot of countries so if you're used to that no problem, but for me personally always feels a bit unhygienic. There were no locks for the lockers in our shared room and we didn't bring any, staff said they were working on it though so might not be relevant in the future, just ask before you get there if it's important to you (or buy one in the hardware store close by)