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

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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$115 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$121 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$126 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$132 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
226 feet²
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$38 per night
Price US$115
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
172 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$40 per night
Price US$121
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
172 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$42 per night
Price US$126
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
161 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$44 per night
Price US$132
Excluded: 20 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

Zoë
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to find. Shower room nice. Clean. Bed comfy. Staff really friendly and helpful.”
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!!”
Petar
Austria Austria
“Friendly staff, very clean beds and comfortable, power outlet at the head of each bed, personal lockers (have to bring your own lock or buy one from the reception). Free breakfast with cereals and eggs. (You cook it yourself with the available pans)”

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House rules

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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.