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 Kings Theatre.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 Queens Hall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi National Library of Scotland - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Kings Theatre - 1 km / 0.6 mi Greyfriars 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 Surgeons Hall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Writers Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi The preferred airport for Argyle Backpackers is Edinburgh (EDI) - 12.8 km / 8 mi 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 Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services.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.