The Baxter Hostel

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.

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 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.

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.

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.