The Baxter Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
7.7 · Good4,173 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.6 out of 10, at 5/2 West Register Street.
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.
What this place offers
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared kitchen
- Adult only
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
Rooms
7.7
Good
Rated 7.7 out of 10 by 4,173 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness6.1
- Service8.6
- Location8.6
- Rooms7.1
- Amenities7.6
- Value7.6
- Food & drink8.1
Guests mention
Friendly and helpful staffGood location
SusannaNLLocatie was top! Bed sliep lekker, en ga toch een beetje privacy gezien het niet geheel open was. Ook was de woonkeuken gezellig en uitnodigend om even bij de komen.
Douches waren niet allemaal warm, en beetje klein. De…
JenniferSpainCosas por mejorar
La ubicación
El primer día me tuve que bañar con agua fría y los suguientes días salia caliente y al rato fría, las camas no tenían cortinas por lo que no hay nada de intimidad y la almohada inexistente vamos súper fina
Avendano HinostrozaChileLa atención del personal
Espacio de habitación
CarolinaPortugalEscolhi um quarto feminino mas acho que as camas também deviam ter cortinas, as pessoas estão acordadas até tarde e não preciso de estar a levar com a luz delas, se tivesse umas cortinas sempre protegia melhor da luz.…
EmmaUnited KingdomI would stay recommend and definitely stay again
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…
Yi HsuanUnited KingdomThe property has female room but the shower room is mix-gender….
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Internet. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Groups. When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Parking. No parking available.
Children and extra bed policy. Children are not allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Pets. Pets are not allowed.
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Baxter Hostel
What time is check-in and check-out at The Baxter Hostel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Baxter Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does The Baxter Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book The Baxter Hostel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Baxter Hostel?
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh.
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