Property Desc: Property Location Located in Edinburgh (Newington), Argyle Backpackers is within a 15-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. This 4-star hostel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Princes Street and 0.6 mi (1 km) from King's Theatre. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this Victorian hostel include a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. The Meadows - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi University of Edinburgh - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi George Square - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Queen's Hall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi King's Theatre - 1 km / 0.6 mi Greyfriar's Bobby - 1 km / 0.6 mi Greyfriars Kirk - 1 km / 0.6 mi National Museum of Scotland - 1 km / 0.6 mi Potterrow Student Centre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Grassmarket - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Festival Theatre - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Princes Street - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Surgeon's Hall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Writers' Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Witchery Tours - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi The preferred airport for Argyle Backpackers is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 12.9 km / 8 mi National Ratings This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. Know Before You Go: Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. This property advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Fees: The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. An in-room safe is available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Checkin Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector Special Checkin Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Checkin Time: 2:00 PM Checkin End Time: 8:00 PM Checkin Minimum Age: 18 Checkout Time: 10:30 AMMay include:, Shared bathroom, Safe (for a fee), Individually furnished, Terrace, Heating, Oven, Fridge, Safe, TV