We stayed there only for one night but it's a really nice hostel. Perfect location in the city center. Very friendly and helpful staff. Even though, beds in dorms have 3 'levels', they are very solid and you dont feel any movements. There is a complimentary breakfast, as well as coffee and tea.

It would be great to have shelves in the bathroom for putting clothes there instead of floor. Also, adding an extra sink would be nice as this space is a bit crowded.

Staff Are Super Friendly & Couldn’t be more helpful!! Location is fantastic right in the centre but on a back street so nice and quiet! The Hostel is a Great Price to include breakfast too!

The only draw back is there was only 2 working showers and 2 toilets so make sure you plan around busy times. Also if you want breakfast get in quick as the kitchen isn’t big enough for all and gets super hot.

Even though the breakfast is self-serve, we had several options: white/brown bread, cornflakes/bran cereal, milk, eggs, orange juice, butter, jam, ketchup, etc. The hostel is right in the city's heart, just a few minutes walk from the Royal Mile. Eating places are just a stone's throw away. The staff is friendly & helpful. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils & cutlery. We could even label our food and store it in the refrigerator for cooking later.

The mattress was a bit hard, only two showers were in working condition and the washbasins were super tiny.

The location is excellent — just a short walk from the train station. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the check-in hours were very convenient.

I stayed in a shared dormitory room, so I was fully aware that the experience might depend on other guests. However, on my second night, a new guest arrived who had very poor personal hygiene — both she and her belongings had a strong, unpleasant smell, which made the stay extremely uncomfortable. I'm not sure to what extent the hostel can screen its guests, but I do believe there should be some basic hygiene standards in place in shared accommodations.

The location is perfect, you can explore entire Edinburgh by foot or public transportation. The area where the hostel is located offers a great amount of independent coffee shops, restaurants... You can explore the historic center and the new town. The hostel offers a shared kitchen which is very comfortable in use (just make sure you don't go in peak hours as there's not that much space). Very comfortable mattress, own reading lights available, own plugs.

Once a lot of people are in the bedroom, the wifi signal is a bit sketchy. The bathroom (showers+toilets) is quite small to be shared across all rooms.

Loved the location! Right in front of the train station and very easy to get to via the tram from the airport. Perfect for those with heavier luggage. Just a few minutes from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, and loads of shops and restaurants around. Couldn't have asked for better. Also appreciated the free breakfast- it was basic, but pretty filling and kept us going till lunch. The kitchen was also well stocked which allowed us to make our own dinner and save some money, which was great.

There were only three toilets and three showers for the entire hostel, which sometimes meant long wait times. The toilets were also pretty cramped, but I guess this is not really something about which they could do something.

Premise: it is an hostel. So, if we don't think about the alienating and trending PODS, it's normal to share a room with other strangers. Considering that in 2025 inflation is crazy and seems that is impossible to travel and stay between some walls for less than 60€, Baxter make a great service to traveler's community! Breakfast included in the price, minimal, but energic and autonomous... in this way people can also start having a chat.

In the ratio price-position-quality, I am satisfied.

Great location and price Breakfast options

Other reviews complained a lot about the showers. It is true that the bathroom is mixed gender, and it is extremely tight on space. However, I found the showers to be well kept with modern appliances. They also had a sliding glass door to separate the wet/shower area from the changing area. Again, very tight quarters, and the hostel is trying to use the space as efficiently as possible. If you are a very tall or very broad person, you would maybe find it an uncomfortable experience. For me at 5’6/170cm and 135lb/61kg it was perfectly fine.

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The place is super cute and has a great atmosphere. The facilities are okay, and the beds are very comfortable, which makes for a great night’s sleep. The staff was extremely attentive and welcoming. My flight was delayed, and I arrived after 10 PM, but they reached out to me via WhatsApp with clear instructions on how to access the building with a code. This level of care and attention really made a difference! The location is fantastic—many attractions are within walking distance, and there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. The breakfast they offer is simple, but also amazing, and the breakfast area itself is really charming.

The only downside for me was the bathroom, which I found quite small, including the sink area. It would be great if this space could be a bit larger for more comfort. But aside from that, everything was perfect!

The Baxter hotel has the loveliest of staff! I would totally stay here again but most likely in a smaller dorm with less people. Also they are the only hostel that offers free breakfast. I did stay in a mixed room which isn’t my preference usually. Due to the windows being locked, I couldn’t open them for fresh air and most people in my room smelled bad due to hiking so unfortunately I couldn’t get rid of the smell. Hope they find new ways to keep the windows safe than being able to open them for 4 cm only! Otherwise it’s a really nice place, people are chatty, give great recommendations too!