Argyle Backpackers

Great location, well equipped kitchen, warm comfortable room. Communal towels not changed as offten as claimed and the front door was left unlocked more offten than not unfortunately.

The worse experience I have had in my life after years of travelling. Whilst the volunteer staff do their best, the manager who wouldn't give me his name - nor the owner's name to make an official compliant - has no interpersonal skills and is a bully who flies off into a rage. Instead of listening to you to resolve issues he makes things worse by ignoring you so that he doesn't have to take any responsibility. He shouldn't have a position where he interfaces with guests. I will not be back.

Horrible, but let's start with the positives. The only good thing was the Latino staff (very helpful). Everything else was terrible. The mattress felt like a bed of nails. The front door lock didn't work, so I was outside for 30 minutes in 3-degree weather hoping someone would be kind enough to check on me.

Amazing stay, would definitely recommend to whoever wants to visit Edinburgh on a budget! Amazing atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, great facilities. We were very satisfied with the rooms, bathrooms, and cleanliness of the place. Honestly can’t complain about anything, I would stay here again on my next visit.

Everything as described, great location

Very nice accommodation

They locked me out. Did not explain the code for the door. The window didn’t close, all the linens were old and dingy. The carpet in room2 had ripples . I left as soon as I could get out of there . There was no staff after 4 on the premises. A kind fellow traveler let me in

Great place to stay, perfect location very friendly staff

Bon emplacement Mais les lits ne sont pas confortables en tout cas en dortoir Il n’y avait pas d’eau chaud ni le soir ni le matin Cela ne vaut pas le prix que j’ai payé

No toilet paper anywhere, no staff

Very good and cute vibe! Clean as well :)

had a lovely stay, staff was very nice & competent. There is a nice community + outside area & still it was not noisy at all in the dorm. Nice, thick mattresses + extra sink in the dorm!! I’ve been here during Fringe Festival so the prices were of course extremely high. Just before, most of the bathrooms got renewed so they were really nice and clean. Also appreciated the service of being able to leave my suitcase there for some hours after checking out. Would come here back again anytime

Très agréable et bien situé Bon rapport qualité -prix

Hostel dans son jus, nous n'avons vu aucun employé, les cuisines sont bien équipées mais il n'y a pas de serviettes de toilettes fournies.

Showers are notoriously not the best part of hostels, but while low pressure is fine, massive swings in temperature are frustrating (and a little dangerous).

Cute and quaint little place. Bed was a bit uncomfortable but nothing major for 1-2 nights. Staff was very nice. Great location!

Hormis l'emplacement fuyez !Logement insalubre avec des salles de bains et toilettes dans un état déplorable pour la modique somme de 100 euros la nuit.Le comble : des oreoles sur les oreillers et du sang sur la couette ....

Really could be a great hostel. But quality of facilities and cleanliness are way below standard as others have noted. Shame these were accurate. Needs more toilets and shower rooms. Beds pretty bad. Garden could be great. If things are sorted out, I'd happily pay now than current prices, but given quality it's overpriced. Staff were great, location is brilliant

Great location, friendly staff, easy check in - just could have been cleaner overall!

Great spot!