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Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh EH9 1JL, Scotland
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Argyle Backpackers
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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South Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This backpackers hostel has more than the usual amenities; lounge area, heating, TV & lockers in rooms, free wifi, well appointed kitchens (free tea & coffee) etc.Cash payment required on arrival at this once splendid old house located a pleasant 10 min stroll across The Meadows (large park) from Edinburgh's old town. In the immediate area; mini market, fruit &... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

My partner and I stayed here for the four nights we were in Edinburgh and were not at all disappointed! Argyle Backpackers is two Georgian houses (three stories each) with the centre walls knocked out to make it one big area, but not too big. As such, there are two stairwells and, more importantly, two very well equipped kitchens. Attached... More

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Melbourne
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This charming house, with it friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere was perfect for me. I wished I could have stayed for longer. Great kitchen, a real living room with a roaring fire and big bedrooms. More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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I stayed here for two nights on a weekend break from uni and I loved it, this place was everything a backpackers should be: location - beside the meadows, close to the city centre... I'd say a 15 minute walk. safe - main door remained locked throughout the day and only residents could enter with keys provided, quiet at night,... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

I stayed there for a week in the double room, and then two days in a four-bed dorm room. The room are simple and clean. The restrooms are always very clean. I especially like the kitchen and lounge area. The kitchen is well-equipped and spacious. A very nice place to chat with other travelers. They have two buildings on the... More

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Jena, Germany
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

This place was really nice except for two things: it was far away from the city center and the floors squeaked terribly. The beds were comfortable, the rooms warm, the bathroom clean. We stayed in one of the hostel's apartments down the way from the main hostel and it seemed like we were the only people there at the time.... More

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
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Myself and my partner spent three nights in this hostel and were generally impressed. We arrived at the hostel much earlier than check-in time to drop our bags off and check-in later. However, we were told we could check in early but our room would not quite be ready and that it would be finished while we were out. A... More

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Portland, Oregon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

I am a very light sleeper but because this hostel was so quiet I slept really well. The front desk staff were friendly and the hostel is in walking distance to the Royal Mile. My only complaints are that the beds were a bit too short for my 6'1" travelling companion to fit into comfortably and we were never able... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

I really liked the athmosphere of Argyle Backpacker's. We spend one night at the hostel and were pleased with everything. Even if we had to share a bathroom it was quite near and caused us no problems. I liked the house, and even if I'm not a great fan of carper floor, it was fine. Self catering kitchen was clean... More

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london
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2011

A really nice, basic hostel in a great area in Edinburgh. Large, well-equipped kitchens with all mod cons, nice big bedrooms with lockers, a beautiful little garden and pleasant lounge area (with log fire). Friendly staff and great pubs and conveniences nearby. A little far from town but a pleasant walk. More

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