The Baxter Hostel

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8.4
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From 130 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Friends and Family
2.0
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Reviewed 177 week(s) ago

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Poor, poor service - no accountability from management.
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8.0
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Reviewed 301 week(s) ago

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Overall was ok. The room was small for 9 people. Three level bunker bed was kinda off. The shower room was clean but no place to hang your clothes. So I suppose you either let your clothes wet from the shower or get naked before going into the shower room (just kidding).
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Friends and Family
10.0
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Reviewed 316 week(s) ago

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It was amazing knowing Edinburgh and have stayed at The Baxter.
Adrian
10.0
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Reviewed 323 week(s) ago

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Really nice vibe and friendly staff! They cook you some eggs and toast for breakfast which made me feel like I was at home and mom was making breakfast. Super cozy! The shower area was lacking space and privacy. That was a big dissapointment but otherwise clean and nice.
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6.0
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Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

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The staff were super helpful and friendly, and the breakfast that’s included was better than many others in the UK that you have to pay for. However, especially for the price, the level of cleanliness and quality of the bathroom was questionable. Additionally, a woman in another room got badly bitten by bedbugs during my stay.
Chris
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Business and Leisure
8.0
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Reviewed 335 week(s) ago

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Nice friendly welcome on arrival and smooth check in process. Dorm room was functional with allocated bed & lockers. The bed was adequate for my 2 night trip to Edinburgh. The main kitchen area was very nice with breakfast provided in the mornings (cereal, toast & scrambled eggs, orange juice, tea and coffee provided) by the Baxter Hostel Team. The showers are literally the shower tray with 2 sets of doors so can be a bit tricky with logistics but manageable. While I was there 2 of the 4 showers were closed waiting to be repaired. Even so didn't need to wait long for any of the facilities on either morning. Overall a nice hostel, met some interesting travellers and the Baxter Team are fab and friendly. Will consider The Baxter Hostel if I'm back in Edinburgh.
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JZ
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
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Reviewed 341 week(s) ago

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Staff very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Free breakfast!
Katherine
6.0
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Reviewed 358 week(s) ago

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I’m not sure what was up, but the radiator in one of the rooms was UNBEARABLY hot, so I ended up not getting much sleep. And my mattress had this well-worn groove in it, so that turning over was difficult and painful. Aside from that, it was quite pleasant. I’ve stayed here twice now, and have had pretty good experiences both times (except for the heat and the mattress)
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GLORIA
10.0
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Reviewed 362 week(s) ago

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Very good service
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10.0
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Reviewed 363 week(s) ago

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Probably the best backpackers I’ve been to yet. Clean and friendly
Evan
8.0
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Reviewed 364 week(s) ago

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Stayed in the "largest room" they have, quoted from the staff during check-in. My first experience there is great. Four small showering cubicle, shared with everyone in the hostel.
Joanne Alice
10.0
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Reviewed 367 week(s) ago

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Very friendly towards disabled and lgbtqi people
ALTHEA
8.0
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Reviewed 367 week(s) ago

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Enjoyed staying at the Baxter hostel. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast.
Michelle
6.0
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Reviewed 374 week(s) ago

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For a hostel is was very nice. Small area but nice. Not a lot of room if you need to change in private or repack your luggage. Some people were repacking in the hall. There was heating issues going on with the building that made it really hot. Especially at a specific time of day.
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6.0
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Reviewed 379 week(s) ago

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very hard to find the entrance, need to climb to the 2nd floor. noise from common room at late night is obvious even with earplug. 9 people room is hard to sleep. Ladder is too high and room is hot even with window open. Staff and breakfast is very nice though.
Emily
10.0
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Reviewed 379 week(s) ago

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Really comfortable beds and awesome location.
Ana
10.0
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Reviewed 381 week(s) ago

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The Spaniard girl at the reception was amazing, Am sorry I don’t recall her name, she was very friendly and helpful. The atmósfera was like being at home, the location was perfect!!!
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10.0
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Reviewed 387 week(s) ago

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The only hostel that serves free hot breakfast! So stylish, absolutely AMAZING location, and clean enough in the actual space. My only gripe with this place (stayed here twice) is the height of the bunks. The bathrooms have very little space for getting ready, and with the numbers of beds to showers/sinks/toilets, you dont want to impose on all the other people, but there really isn't much space beyond the beds to sort yourself. I hit my head a lot trying to pack my bag! But, the place is wonderful, the staff is so kind (especially Kinnaird!!!!!), and for the price and location, it was a great find! Been there twice, would go again!
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Peter
8.0
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Reviewed 393 week(s) ago

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Smaller hostel, dead centre of Edinburgh. Staff friendly and welcoming. 12 person room and window onto a side-street, so bed early and up and out. Ideal for me.
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10.0
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Reviewed 400 week(s) ago

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In the heart of the main area in town, very quiet, great facilities, comfy beds, very clean, lovely staff. Breakfast included.
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