Name: The Baxter Hostel
Address: 5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
Rating: 7.7

Front desk (limited hours)Free wired internetInternet accessHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 10:00 AM

Amenities

Front desk (limited hours), Free wired internet, Internet access, Housekeeping on request, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Location

Edinburgh, gb

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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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

7.7

Very Good

4,173 reviews

Highlights

+Friendly and helpful staff
+Good location

Could Improve

–Cleanliness issues
–Limited bathroom facilities

Cleanliness6.1

Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including bed bugs and mold.

Service8.6

Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.

Location8.6

Centrally located with good access to local attractions and transport.

Room Quality7.1

Some issues with room size and comfort, but generally acceptable.

Amenities7.6

Positive remarks about the kitchen and shared spaces; some concerns about bathrooms.

Value for Money7.6

Overall reasonable pricing for a hostel experience.

Food and Beverage8.1

Free breakfast offered, though some saw room for improvement.

Overall Experience7.8

Mixed experience, balancing positive atmosphere and staff with cleanliness concerns.

Emma

Solo Traveller · Mar 2026

I would stay recommend and definitely stay again

Liked:Enjoyed 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

Disliked: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

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Yi Hsuan

Solo Traveller · Mar 2026

Disliked:The property has female room but the shower room is mix-gender….

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IevaMarija

Couple · Mar 2026

Perfect choice 👌

Liked:Friendly staff, nice self-made breakfast options in the cosy kitchen. Very good location, easily accessible by Airlink bus from the airport.

Disliked: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.

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Maria

Solo Traveller · Mar 2026

Liked:Staff 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.

Disliked: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.

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Location

How to Find Us

5/2 West Register Street

Edinburgh · gb

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

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.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

7.7

Very Good

4,173 reviews

Highlights

+Friendly and helpful staff
+Good location

Could Improve

–Cleanliness issues
–Limited bathroom facilities

Cleanliness6.1

Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including bed bugs and mold.

Service8.6

Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.

Location8.6

Centrally located with good access to local attractions and transport.

Room Quality7.1

Some issues with room size and comfort, but generally acceptable.

Amenities7.6

Positive remarks about the kitchen and shared spaces; some concerns about bathrooms.

Value for Money7.6

Overall reasonable pricing for a hostel experience.

Food and Beverage8.1

Free breakfast offered, though some saw room for improvement.

Overall Experience7.8

Mixed experience, balancing positive atmosphere and staff with cleanliness concerns.

Emma

Solo Traveller · Mar 2026

I would stay recommend and definitely stay again

Disliked: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

via Nuitee

Yi Hsuan

Solo Traveller · Mar 2026

Disliked:The property has female room but the shower room is mix-gender….

via Nuitee

IevaMarija

Couple · Mar 2026

Perfect choice 👌

Liked:Friendly staff, nice self-made breakfast options in the cosy kitchen. Very good location, easily accessible by Airlink bus from the airport.

Disliked: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.

via Nuitee

Maria

Solo Traveller · Mar 2026

Liked:Staff 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.

Disliked: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.

via Nuitee