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The Baxter Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Princes Street in Edinburgh

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (9-bed) | Free WiFi
Shared kitchen
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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6-Bed) | Free WiFi
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check out the area

Map
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket12 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle13 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)30 min drive

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (9-bed) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (9-bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (9 beds) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (9 beds)

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6-Bed) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6-Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Bunkbed) | Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Bunkbed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12-Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6-bed) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6-bed)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.At this Edinburgh City Centre hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Princes Street and George Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Royal Mile is within half a mile (1 km) and University of Edinburgh is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 12 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Zara - 3 min walk
  • The Newsroom - 2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 2 min walk

About this property

The Baxter Hostel

Hostel near Princes Street in Edinburgh
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Baxter Hostel offers 6 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 2 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is 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

How close is The Baxter Hostel to the airport?

The Baxter Hostel is 8.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Baxter Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Baxter Hostel.

How close is The Baxter Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.1 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 19.5 mi (47-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Baxter Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Baxter Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Baxter Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Baxter Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at The Baxter Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Baxter Hostel have a pool?

The Baxter Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Baxter Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Baxter Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Baxter Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Baxter Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 136 reviews" "

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 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again.
Poor, poor service - no accountability from management.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hostel
It was amazing knowing Edinburgh and have stayed at The Baxter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Mahboobeh Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019