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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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nathan
Spain
“The Staff is really kind, and the hostel is clean and friendly.” - Irynakr
Poland
“The hostel has a great location just few minutes from the train station and in walking distance to all main attractions. I think it is the only hostel I lived in which provides breakfast - there are toasts, jams, cereals and eggs available. There...” - Christian
Uruguay
“It was really clean and well taken care of. The staff was very kind and friendly. The bed were comfortable. Having breakfasts included is a great thing.” - Daniel
Peru
“The personal was very friendly! The installations are good.” - Elisha
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, breakfast okay but not excellent while the bed was very good” - Josephine
Australia
“I really enjoyed my stay at the Baxter Hostel - I stayed for three nights by myself and it was a great environment to meet people. The staff were friendly and helpful and I enjoyed the cleanliness of the open space. The beds were also very...” - Rowel
Finland
“This hostel is good, looks like been renovated, the staff are friendly, The facilities are cleaned daily, It is centrally located pretty close to everything. Free Breakfast is good.” - Lidiia
Ukraine
“I liked the location, as it's right near the Princess Street. The staff was very friendly and always ready to help. I had a lot if questions, and I received all the answers in a very polite and concise manner. The breakfast is free, and you can...” - James
United Kingdom
“Staff are incredibly friendly. Breakfast is alright, but nothing special. Rooms are a wee bit small - most of the beds were empty though so no problem for me, but I imagine it might be tough if it was busy.” - George
Hungary
“Staff were very helpful and welcoming on arrival with a very speedy check in process. The rooms were immaculate and my bed was unbelievably comfortable. Despite my injured foot I was able to get in and out of the middle bunk with ease; I was very...”
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
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.