The Baxter Hostel

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.6

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About this property

Offering boutique hostel accommodation, The Baxter Hostel is located in the city centre of Edinburgh. Free WiFi access is available. The dormitories feature bunk beds and secure lockers. At The Baxter Hostel, there is a 24-hour front desk and a shared self-catering kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. Different policies will apply for bookings for full dorms or more than 6 people. The hostel is 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station, 400 metres from Omni Centre, and 400 metres from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Glasgow Airport is 78 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Guy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was everything required, warm and clean and quiet considering how many were there. I didn't have the breakfast was up and out exploring.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is good Beds are comfy Bathrooms are clean, in fact the whole hostel is very clean Breakfast is available Storage lockers are available (you can hire a padlock if you haven't brought your own) Staff are very nice.”
Will
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay at this friendly and modern hostel. The location is the biggest positive: two minutes from Edinburgh Waverley Station, and a short walk from Princes Street and the city centre. The rooms are basic but comfortable, and the...”
Shirley
Angola Angola
“It’s in a great location and we had free breakfast”
Viktoria
Ukraine Ukraine
“The hostel has a really great location with everything around. The staff is very friendly. Overall everything is clean and comfortable. I like this idea with the breakfast which is nice to have (which is quite rare), with unlimited coffee and tea...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. Just the best hostel I've stayed in. Ever.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent, a stone's throw from the main bus station and very close to where we needed to catch the airport bus the next day. For those staying long in Edinburgh it was close to the train station and in the heart of the city. ...”
Bart
Spain Spain
“Central to the city and quiet enough to have a good rest. My beginners error was to not have any earplugs for snoring guests. ;)”
Antunes
Brazil Brazil
“Excellent place, bathroom clean, staff very friendly. Perfect location!!”
Angèle
France France
“This hostel is very cosy and small. It's near to the city center which is great to visit the city. People are really nice. And the bed and bathroom are clean.”

Property surroundings

House rules

The Baxter Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property has an over 18's only policy.

When booking for more than 6 persons, or when booking an entire dormitory room, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please note that groups bookings can only be taken through the flexible rate.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.