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The Baxter Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Royal Mile

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Lobby lounge
Free WiFi
Property amenity
Lobby lounge
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (9-bed)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (9 beds)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6-Bed)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Bunkbed)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12-Bed)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6-bed)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Baxter Hostel

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Baxter Hostel, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 2 per person, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Baxter Hostel Edinburgh
Baxter Hostel
Baxter Edinburgh
The Baxter Hostel Edinburgh
The Baxter Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Baxter Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Baxter Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Baxter Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Baxter Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Baxter Hostel?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Baxter Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around The Baxter Hostel like?
The Baxter Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

The Baxter Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Never again.
Poor, poor service - no accountability from management.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hazel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Shower room was too small
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).
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hostel
It was amazing knowing Edinburgh and have stayed at The Baxter.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cool place
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.
Adrian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

So so Hostel
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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mahboobeh Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Free breakfast!
JZ, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mattress hurt, room too hot
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)
Katherine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good service
GLORIA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Probably the best backpackers I’ve been to yet. Clean and friendly
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Evan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice service
Very friendly towards disabled and lgbtqi people
Joanne Alice, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

A great hostel.
Enjoyed staying at the Baxter hostel. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast.
ALTHEA, 3-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

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.
Michelle, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again!
Really comfortable beds and awesome location.
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Ana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Pascale, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, great perks
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!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Monday Night in April 18
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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