The Baxter Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Princes Street

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Princes Street
‪1 min walk‬
Royal Mile
‪5 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪11 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪20 min drive‬

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Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (9-bed)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (9 beds)

160 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6-Bed)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Double Bunkbed)

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12-Bed)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6-bed)

151 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, The Baxter Hostel is adjacent to Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like George Street. This 6-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.

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What's nearby

Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

‪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

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Princes Street

Guests of The Baxter Hostel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.

Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms are shared.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Bar
Laundry

$135 nightly

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total includes taxes and fees

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

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

1 building
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Heating

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:30 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
No parking is available onsite.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Baxter Hostel?

The Baxter Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of The Baxter Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Princes Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and George Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Baxter Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Baxter Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, The Baxter Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Baxter Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Baxter Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk plus some rooms include courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at The Baxter Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Baxter Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Baxter Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Baxter Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Baxter Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Baxter Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Baxter Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Baxter Hostel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.4 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Baxter Hostel?

No, at The Baxter Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

The Baxter Hostel 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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Feb 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 1, 2022

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

May 29, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Feb 11, 2020

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

Jan 12, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Nov 1, 2019

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

Sep 11, 2019

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

Sep 5, 2019

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 21, 2019

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

Aug 15, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Mahboobeh Laura

Jun 23, 2019

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Chris, Bristol

Business traveler

Jun 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

JZ

Traveled with group

May 7, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Free breakfast!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Jan 10, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

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)

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

GLORIA

Dec 9, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good service

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 3, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably the best backpackers I’ve been to yet. Clean and friendly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Evan, Singapore

Nov 26, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Alice

Nov 9, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice service

Very friendly towards disabled and lgbtqi people

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

ALTHEA

Nov 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great hostel.

Enjoyed staying at the Baxter hostel. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Anchorage

Sep 20, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 11, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Aug 11, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

Really comfortable beds and awesome location.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Jul 31, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Pascale

Jun 27, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 15, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018