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The Baxter Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Royal Mile

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12-Bed) | Free WiFi
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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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6-bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (9-bed)

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6-Bed)

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12-Bed) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12-Bed)

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

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Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Bunkbed)

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (9 beds)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Bar
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  • 24/7 front desk
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,006 reviews
$102 nightly
The price is $123
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Street parking available
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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

Home comfort

  • Heating

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

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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 13 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.

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The Baxter Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Muy bien situado. Desayuno gratis. Los trabajadores encantadores todos. Las habitaciones son pequeñas y el baño también, 4 duchas y tres baños para todo el mundo, pero de alguna manera funciona. No hice cola ni una sola vez para nada y tanto el baño como las duchas siempre estaban limpios. Very well located. Free breakfast. The staff is just lovely. All of them. Rooms are a bit small and so is the bathroom; 4 showers and three toilets for the whole hostel but somehow it works. Didn’t have to wait not a single time. And it was clean at al times.
Ana, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Never again.

Poor, poor service - no accountability from management.
1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hostel

It was amazing knowing Edinburgh and have stayed at The Baxter.
3-night trip

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

6/10 Good

Good enough if you just need somewhere to sleep.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room had air condtionîg Out of The room Nice location anf service
1-night trip

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

4/10 Fair

스태프들은 정말 좋았으나

새벽 일찍 비행기타야되서 공항버스 타기 좋은 위치라 골랐어요. 호스텔 직원들도 매우매우 친절합니다. 그러나 청결도가 너무 좋지않아요. 침구가 더럽고 뭐가 묻은 흔적이 있어서 긴팔후드 입고 모자까지 뒤집어 쓰고 잤어요. 청결도에 신경쓴다면 비추입니다.ㅠㅠ
2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Mitt i centrala Edinburgh

Litet men mysigt mitt i centrala Edinburgh med 4min promenad till flygbussen. Skön säng och eget låsbart skåp på rummet (ta med eget lås om du vill). Kök med möjlighet att laga egen mat, frukost ingår. Det enda jag egentligen saknar var möjlighet att hänga upp jackan på rummet samt skoställ. Prisvärt och väl värt pengarna.
Jannica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Free breakfast!
JZ, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

extreme location and cost performance, just soon from weavely station.
Ejinbara, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

O hostel é muito bom, ótima localização. Complicado mesmo só os chuveiros. São péssimos, com espaço muito limitado para se trocar. Bem ruim mesmo.
Taty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good service
GLORIA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastiskt hostel

Helt fantastiskt och jag kommer absolut att rekommendera det
Dagny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Das schönste und sauberste Hostel, in dem ich jemals war. Ich habe mich sehr wohl im Baxter Hostel gefühlt. Die Küche, das Bad und das Dorm waren super sauber! Und ich finde, ganz nach deutscher Manier, eigentlich immer einen Grund zu meckern ;) Alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett, der Service war top und die Atmosphäre war einladend. Ich habe mich abends immer gerne in die Küche gesetzt um den Tag noch ausklingen zu lassen. Wenn ich Edinburgh wieder besuche, werde ich definitiv wieder ins Baxter Hostel gehen. Absolute Empfehlung! :)
Franziska, 3-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

hostel就在apple店後面，入口不太顯眼，而且整棟大樓有3層，每層屬於不同家的hostel，小心不要去錯。沒有電梯，需自己走旋轉樓梯扛行李上樓。裝潢很美，特別是瓷磚。不過整間hostel只有2個廁所，4個淋浴間(入住時有一個壞了)，所以有可能遇上要等待的情況。有附免費早餐，提供麥片，土司，雞蛋。來自法國的職員sarah人超好，早上會化身廚娘為大家炒蛋烤土司，感覺非常棒。 Special thanks to the staff Sarah, very kind and talkative person, she even cooked for our breakfast!!!
Lilian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice service

Very friendly towards disabled and lgbtqi people
Joanne Alice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great hostel.

Enjoyed staying at the Baxter hostel. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast.
ALTHEA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel which is extremely well located. Nice staff and good and stylish facilities. Everything was clean and nice! The only things to note is that there are only two bathrooms for everyone as well as there is very little space within the shower area. Nevertheless, I had a great stay and would recommend the Baxter!
Alena, 1-night trip

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