The Baxter Hostel
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 2264 reviews)
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Offering boutique hostel accommodation, The Baxter Hostel is located in the city centre of Edinburgh. Free WiFi access is available. The dormitories feature bunk beds and secure lockers. At The Baxter Hostel, there is a 24-hour front desk and a shared self-catering kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. Different policies will apply for bookings for full dorms or more than 6 people. The hostel is 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station, 400 metres from Omni Centre, and 400 metres from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Glasgow Airport is 78 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Good breakfast

Categories:
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Baxter Hostel
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Good breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Pub crawls
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- 24-hour front desk
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Adult only
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
The Baxter Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
When booking for more than 6 persons, 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Baxter Hostel
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The Baxter Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Pub crawls
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The prices at The Baxter Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Baxter Hostel is 700 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Baxter Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Guests staying at The Baxter Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet