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About this hotel
Central Location in Edinburgh
Comfortable Dormitories and Shared Facilities
Convenient Amenities and Services
Experience the heart of Edinburgh at The Baxter Hostel. Stay in cozy dormitories with bunk beds and lockers, and enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. Relax in the shared lounge or store your luggage securely. With free WiFi and proximity to key landmarks like Edinburgh Waverley station and the Omni Centre, your stay is bound to be memorable. Book now for a vibrant and hassle-free hostel experience.
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Important Information
Please note that the property has an over 18's only policy.
When booking for more than 6 people, 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shared kitchen
Adult only
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Smoke alarms
Key card access
Pub crawls
Room Types
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests15 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work.
All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerToiletHeatingShared toiletAdditional toiletLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedLockersSmoke alarmKey card accessReading lightEarplugs
Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests21 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work.
All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerFanToiletHeatingShared toiletAdditional toiletLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedLockersSmoke alarmKey card accessReading light
Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests16 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
This bed in dormitory features a electric kettle, oven and stovetop.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerToiletHeatingShared toiletAdditional toiletLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlySemi-detachedToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedLockersSmoke alarmKey card accessReading light
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests14 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work.
All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerToiletHeatingShared toiletAdditional toiletLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedLockersSmoke alarmKey card accessReading lightEarplugs
Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests16 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work.
All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerToiletHeatingShared toiletAdditional toiletLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedLockersSmoke alarmKey card accessReading lightEarplugs
Quadruple Room
Up to 4 guests14 sqm4 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
This room comes with private bathroom facilities.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
4 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerFanToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperTrash cansSocket near the bedLockersSmoke alarmKey card accessReading lightEarplugs
Hotel Policies
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Parking
No parking available.
Children and extra bed policy
Children are not allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Guest reviews(4,173 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026La ubicación
El primer día me tuve que bañar con agua fría y los suguientes días salia caliente y al rato fría, las camas no tenían cortinas por lo que no hay nada de intimidad y la almohada inexistente vamos súper fina
8/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Locatie was top! Bed sliep lekker, en ga toch een beetje privacy gezien het niet geheel open was. Ook was de woonkeuken gezellig en uitnodigend om even bij de komen.
Douches waren niet allemaal warm, en beetje klein. De wc was ook, maar van beiden waren er niet veel. Ook zou het mooi zijn als je iets meer ruimte hebt om bv je tanden te poetsen en je gezicht te wassen en klaar te maken.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026La atención del personal
Espacio de habitación
8/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026Escolhi um quarto feminino mas acho que as camas também deviam ter cortinas, as pessoas estão acordadas até tarde e não preciso de estar a levar com a luz delas, se tivesse umas cortinas sempre protegia melhor da luz. Tinha apenas 2 casas de banho para o hostel inteiro
5/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026The property has female room but the shower room is mix-gender….
8/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026Enjoyed my stay at the Baxter, staff were friendly and helpful for anything I needed Really good and plentiful breakfast Location was excellent Clean and tidy throughout 4 minutes to the train station and centre
Only negatives I would give it that it’s quite small, Rooms and showers And for me the bed was too firm But overall a good hostel
9/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Petit déjeuner sympa Pas de bruit de la rue Staff sympa et aidant
Peut être un peu limité au niveau des douches toilettes et lavabo pour une auberge pleine
10/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Friendly staff, nice self-made breakfast options in the cosy kitchen. Very good location, easily accessible by Airlink bus from the airport.
If you come from the EU don't forget to bring adapters because it is not possible to charge via USB or to borrow one.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026Posto curato nei minimi dettagli, spazi un po' stretti se si è in tanti ad occuparli nello stesso momento, ma fa parte del gioco degli ostelli, spazio comune della cucina carinissimo
8/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026Staff was so nice--thank you to the girl who gave me recommendations for the Writer's Museum & Schnoops!! I loved both!! Also couldn't have asked for a better location.
It would've been nice to know that the bathrooms would be used by men & women. I didn't have any problems but I didn't realize this would be the case when I reserved a room.
6/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026Öncelikle tam merkezde yürüyerek görülecek her yere ulaşmak mümkün daha önce hostel deneyiminiz yoksa benim gibi biraz zor geçti Fransa İskoçya rugby maçına denk geldim şehir çok kalabalık tı 12 kişi bir odada kaldık 4 kız 8 erkek uyumak biraz sıkıntılı oldu ama fiyat malum mutfak duşlar ve lavabolar temiz çalışanlar çok yardımcı oluyor havlu almamıştım 3 £ eşyalarımı koyduğum dolaba kilit de lazım oldu 3£ buna verdim kalacaksanız yanınızda getirin derim kısa süreli 3 gün gibi gayet mantıklı
7/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026Gutes Frühstück, super Lage, freundliche Leute und Personal
Gemeinschaftsbad
10/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026Super friendly Environment
Prime Location 📍
7/10
Reviewed Mar 6, 2026The location was perfect and the staff was very kind
You share the bathroom and toilets with everyone, also mixed with genders. Because of this reason, that everyone used one bathroom/toilets, it got dirty very quickly. The toilets were lots of time dirty and the space is very small. The whole hostel isnt that big, which makes the acoustics very bad. You hear everything and the rooms get smelly quickly. You need for sure good ear plugs.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026Safe, clean, perfectly located, only a few minutes away from main transportation links. There is a nice vibe and stuff are very friendly and helpful. They offer continental breakfast, including the opportunity to cook your own eggs. This was my second quick stay here in between flights, but heard people who stayed longer and loved it.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026Le jeune garçon du soir super sympa. Serviable et tout a disposition petit déjeuner
10/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026Perfect place for a solo traveler. The staff is super helpful and friendly. The whole place is clean and comfortable. Free breakfast is a great addition to the stay. And the location is fantastic, you have everything just around the corner. I'll definitely come back one day.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026No too expensive.
It's very unpleasant that neither the bathroom/toilet nor the kitchen/living room have doors, so you can hear everything from showering to nighttime conversations. I had to tell the Indian staff at night to stop talking loudly in Spanish. Today the room was changed. Right now the Chinese is cutting her hair in the room, at 9 pm. Even though there is a plug in the bathroom
10/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026La ubicación es excepcional, a 2min de la parada de bus del aeropuerto, los baños son los mejores que he visto en cualquier otro hostal (los limpiaban varias veces al día). Y el personal GENIAL
Me habría gustado tener algún sitio para secar la ropa
8/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2026La ubicación y comodidad de las camas , además el sitio estaba muy limpio y cuidado
El agua caliente le costaba un poco arrancar...mi habitación tenía bastante luz ..
8/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026Localização incrível
Pedimos com bastante antecedência que nos fossem designadas as camas de baixo do beliche porque são beliches de 3 andares com camas extremamente estreitas, responderam a dizer que já estariam reservadas para nós , no dia em que chegámos afinal as nossas camas era num 2o e 3o andar do beliche , não dando hipótese de trocar porque o quarto estava cheio.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 28, 2026The receptionists were very friendly and helpful.
The bathrooms are very close and people crash each other
7/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026Τοποθεσία τέλεια!
Οι κουκέτες και το μπάνιο είναι λίγο άβολα!
7/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026Location is Perfect.
Water of shower is cold.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026A lot smaller than I expected but honestly it was great, gave the vibe of a communal space, the little breakfast set up for free was a nice touch, Location was the bomb!
8/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026La cocina hermosa y súper completa para cocinar. El personal muy atento, amable y profesional. Gracias por una hermosa estadía.
No me gustó el baño, pequeño y poca intimidad.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026Very friendly staff, great location, well worth the money
I think it would be better if beds had curtains, cause sometimes people leave their lights on, but it’s not that big of a deal
10/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2026Ubicación y la atención del staff. Los muchachos son muy atentos y amables. Buena atención, felicidades!!!
Leer bien que es en segunda planta sin ascensor
7/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2026Comfy bed Large lockers Easy check in
WiFi did not work
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2026I love the hospitality from this hostel staff. Staff are friendly and very very helpful!! Location wise is so perfect with the main attractions, stores and public transport as well. The kitchen is quite cosy and super clean.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2026L'endroit est vraiment très bien situé, le fait que l'auberge soit plutôt petite permet de rencontrer davantage les personnes qui y séjournent. Les personnes qui y travaillent étaient toutes très accueillantes et sympathiques ! J'e n'aurais pas pu rêver mieux pour un premier séjour seule à Edinburg.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Hospitality
10/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026La gente encantadora, los empleados muy atentos. No tuvimos ningún problema. Cuando volvamos a Edimburgo 100% nos volveremos a alojar en el Baxter Hostel!
7/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026La posizione era veramente perfetta, più centrale di quella non si può avere! La colazione gratuita era una piacevole aggiunta, il deposito bagagli gratuito altrettanto.
Le foto del bagno mostrate su booking non sono wuelle reali, vi sono 3 bagni 3 docce miste per tutti e due lavandini minuscoli in cui è quasi impossibile lavarsi i denti. Lo spazio per muoversi nelle camere è quasi inesistente, come quello dell’area comune, che è un peccato. Se uno della camera russa, diventa un grande problema per tutti data la ravvicinatezza
8/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026施設のロケーション、スタッフが24時間常駐している点。また、ベッドが頑丈で人の昇り降りでもあまり揺れなかった。
3泊滞在したが、シャワーから温水が出なかった。数分間待ってもぬるいままで、運が良ければ熱くなるといった感じだった。 ロッカーの南京錠はレンタル有料で、持参した小さい南京錠は穴に通せなかったので大きいものを街なかで買い直した。
7/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026I did not expect much for this price, and this hostel does the job. Good central location, the room was clean, and that was all we needed. The breakfast is free, so there is not much to expect, but I appreciate that they have oat milk.
The kitchen is quite small, and you might have to wait.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Good location- right in city centre. Excellent and friendly staff, and very good breakfast.
Nothing I can mention- stay was great
10/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026It feels like a uni dorm
N:a
10/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026Homely, welcoming, comfortable and cosy. The free breakfast and complimentary tea and coffee is so appreciated. Thank you Baxter Band. Your great
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2026It was one of the cleanest hostels I have ever stayed at. The location is perfect. The staff were friendly.
The bathroom sinks were quite small and the area was narrow for two people to fit in.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 9, 2026Alles, het was perfect!
7/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Ubicación excepcional. Tener desayuno.
No enchufes en el baño para poder secarte el pelo. En la cama poder tener la posibilidad de apoyar el móvil a modo de soporte
6/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Central. Friendly.
Triple bunks hard to access. Noise from kitchen at 2am. Why one dedicated cold shower? Only 2 warm showers available...
10/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Location
NA
9/10
Reviewed Jan 31, 2026les personal très gentil la fille de respecter tu gentil
j'aime pas la chambre 6 problème de la porte et de personne sur la chombe tt la nuite parle
9/10
Reviewed Jan 30, 2026I really liked the atmosphere of the place. Staff members were friendly and welcoming. They are always here if you need any recommendations or just to talk. A really trustworthy place. Perfect for a 3 or 4 night stay !
Maybe the place needs to be freshened up a bit, especially the bathroom equipment where you can find a bit of mold here and there. I heard some people slightly complaining about their mattress and pillows, but mine were ok. Honestly, the hostel was so affordable that these things I've just mentioned are more to be taken as improvement advice rather than complaints.
3/10
Reviewed Jan 30, 2026A localizaçao é muito boa .
Mal entras na porta vindo da rua percebes que algo nao vai estar bem, as escadas parece que estas a entrar nao sei onde, a cozinha entre que é pequena e sempre ha gente nao te podes mexer por nenhum lado, o quarto é o mais basico que pode haver, um edredon pequeno nada de mantas e as toalhas para tomar banho tens que pagar, nao tem gel de duche e os radiadores nao funcionaram nem na casa de banho nem no quarto, depois da primeira noite quando falamos com a rapariga da rececçao trouxe um aquecedor pequeno e disse nos que o responsavel ia tratar disso e até a ultima noite ficamos á espera ... claro que sabiamos que nao ia fazer nada . Nao voltarei !
8/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Really friendly and helpful staff :) Bedroom was nice, although not very soundproof. Showers were probably the best part of the stay. Hot water and good water pressure.
The toilet and bathroom area was very small and with people going in and out, you had to constantly make room for someone. Many of the toilet seats were not properly in place and moved around, one of the toilets didn’t flush at all. There was also an older male guest in the bathroom at one point who walked in one of the stalls and started relieving himself without closing the door, which was quite unpleasant.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026La atención del personal fue lo mejor, ya que te hacen sentir bienvenida y muy cómoda en el lugar. La opción del desayuno también es un gran beneficio ya que puedes tomar lo que se te ofrece o puedes hacerte el propio.
Nada
9/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026Central for public transportation
Lots of stairs
10/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026location : right across from the train station so it’s super convenient staff : super friendly & kind rooms : usual space for a hostel bathrooms : clean (note bathrooms are mixed) overall great environment and space. definitely would recommend to anyone coming to edinburgh :)
rooms : no curtains bathrooms : very tight squeeze
9/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026Staff amazing and friendly. clean, warm and quiet dorm. Fresh eggs for breakfast 😊
Sink space in shower room a little tight, but such a small thing to bear.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly and helpful staff
- •Good location
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Limited bathroom facilities
Cleanliness
6.13/10Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including bed bugs and mold.
Service
8.6/10Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.64/10Centrally located with good access to local attractions and transport.
Room Quality
7.09/10Some issues with room size and comfort, but generally acceptable.
Amenities
7.62/10Positive remarks about the kitchen and shared spaces; some concerns about bathrooms.
Value for Money
7.58/10Overall reasonable pricing for a hostel experience.
Food and Beverage
8.13/10Free breakfast offered, though some saw room for improvement.
Overall Experience
7.8/10Mixed experience, balancing positive atmosphere and staff with cleanliness concerns.