For the price, and location (opposite the Edinburgh Dungeons, 2min from train station and bang in the middle of town). It's clean, friendly and 24hr accessible (brilliant for the Fringe and Festivals). I got in after 6 shows around 3am, nothing was a problem... and there's even a chill out room open to all, where you can grab a cuppa and a sit down. You can leave bags, but it makes most sense to bring a reasonable padlock with you. The bedroom was good, and en suite (but I hadn't realised so used the communal ones instead) . Creeping into the bottom bunk in total darkness without disturbing anyone was amusingly stressful...but I needn't have worried. The bed was comfortable everything was clean and despite sleeping 6, presumably every night, there was no grim sights, sounds or smells. Each bunk has its own power point, 2 usb slots, UK plug socket and 2 prong International socket, plus thick curtains all around the bunk (meaning if drawn it's like being in a bed sized tent!) I've not stayed in a hostel for probably 30years, but particularly if staying with friends and or on a budget... there's really no reason not to try it. Plus breakfast is just £4. I'll definitely be back