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.

Perfect location - close to bus station, airport bus stop, bars, city center. Hostel is well maintained and has nice common area.

It says lockers are provided but there is a separate charge (£2) for a lock - is there a point of a locker with no lock? Showers are really small and room door alarm is very annoying - you scan the card, get in and then door alarm beeps for no reason, maybe broken. Also, curtains need to be fixed.

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!

It was clean, stylish commual area , friendly staff , easy check I procedure , comfortable bed . It is very central great location to start and explore the city. Quiet , since it’s tucked away at the back of Princess street although central this place does not suffer from excessive city noise . The continental breakfast was a nice touch and was a good start to the day. The kitchen was easy to use and being able to cook a simple meal for sure is good for budget travel. I would recommend this place despite some minor minus points .

The rooms are definitely on the smaller side but that was to be expected. The mixed gender showers were somewhat akward , that was the biggest minus point for me. No night lights on the bunk beds. The price : due to Genius discount and voucher for me it was a very cheap booking but if it was full price I don’t think 37.50£/night is the right pricepoint but I guess the location plays a big factor here.

I was very happy to find accommodation this close to both the bus and the train station. Despite the very central location, it was still fairly quiet and I even slept with the window open. The beds are comfortable and I had the 6-bed dorm room to myself which was a luxury. The room was spacious enough and the kitchen looked modern and clean. The employee on night shift was very friendly and easy-going and it's nice to know that an employee is available at all times.

The sink area in the bathroom was a bit narrow and crowded. I personally don't like the bunk beds with 3 beds stacked.

Loved the kitchen space. Wide and sunny. The best shower I've had in any hostels and even in hotels. Better than I have at home! Bed had sockets and lockers, bring your own padlock. Room was as good as any room with 12 ppl sleeping in it.

There is an entry code at the door outside. I didn't know about that, and when I arrived at 1am from my delayed flight, I was left quite perplexed for some 15 minutes standing on the street, as I couldn't get any contact with the hostel. Even walked around the building to see if this was really the correct door. Turns out the day-shift forgot to send me the code.

The location was fantastic, super central. The facilities were very clean and the staff were polite, I thought it was a great value for money, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have never stayed at a hostel before and it definitely gave me high standards for my next solo trip.

I thought it was odd I had to pay extra for a towel and lock, but the price wasn’t bad. It was a bit tricky to find the entrance at night time but that’s probably a me problem. The mattress was definitely thin but I really can’t complain much considering the price I paid.

Breakfast was amazing: Eggs, orange juice, toast with jam or marmalade and cereals (it felt almost like a hotel) Shower felt weird at first and I was afraid my things would get wet but they stayed dry and the water pressure was just right. Location was really good. I could reach almost all of the major attractions by walking. People there were really nice and everyone just started chatting to you which was nice for a solo traveler. Went up to Arthur’s seat with some people from the hostel and might keep in touch with them as well. The locker space in the room was optimal and the bed felt comfortable.

Not something they are able to change but some of the people in the room talked while there were still very much people sleeping.

The location is a bit away from the very busy old town, which is a plus because in the evenings the old town was very noisy. The hostel is close to public transport, airport bus and Royal Mile. The bed was comfortable. The staff was very friendly and expert. I can recommend this hostel.

There could be coat/jacket hooks in the dorms. The shower system is strange and not very comfortable, this arrangement would work better in single sex showers. Wi-fi was only available in the main room. Breakfast started at 8.00, which is a bit late for those who want to get an early start. The hostel is only accessible by narrow stairs- mind that, if you need walking assistance.