The Baxter Hostel

Location: 5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, gb

Star Rating: 7.7 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared kitchen
• Adult only
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Smoke alarms
• Key card access
• Pub crawls
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request

Rooms Available

• Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work. All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work. All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory features a electric kettle, oven and stovetop.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Semi-detached
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work. All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  These dorms offer a blend of contemporary and original features with unique touches including tartan fabrics and modern art work. All dorms have free WiFi, heating and access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Lockers and luggage storage are available.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Quadruple Room

  This room comes with private bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

Guest Reviews

• Susanna (8/5): - Locatie 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 wc was ook, maar van beiden waren er niet veel. Ook zou het mooi zijn als je iets meer ruimte hebt om bv je tanden te poetsen en je gezicht te wassen en klaar te maken.
• Marnix de Vriend (8/5): -
• Robin (10/5): -
• Jennifer (9/5): Cosas 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
• Gianella (10/5): -
• Avendano Hinostroza (7/5): - La atención del personal Espacio de habitación
• Emma (8/5): I 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 centre 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
• Nikolaps (10/5): -
• Yi Hsuan (5/5): - The property has female room but the shower room is mix-gender….
• Alexandre (8/5): -
• Carolina (8/5): - Escolhi 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. Tinha apenas 2 casas de banho para o hostel inteiro
• ARIADNA MARIA (6/5): -
• Nádine (8/5): -
• IevaMarija (10/5): Perfect choice 👌 - Friendly staff, nice self-made breakfast options in the cosy kitchen. Very good location, easily accessible by Airlink bus from the airport. 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.
• AURELIEN (9/5): - Petit déjeuner sympa Pas de bruit de la rue Staff sympa et aidant Peut être un peu limité au niveau des douches toilettes et lavabo pour une auberge pleine
• Greta (7/5): - Gutes Frühstück, super Lage, freundliche Leute und Personal Gemeinschaftsbad
• İsmail (6/5): Harika konum ve güleryüz - Öncelikle tam merkezde yürüyerek görülecek her yere ulaşmak mümkün daha önce hostel deneyiminiz yoksa benim gibi biraz zor geçti Fransa İskoçya rugby maçına denk geldim şehir çok kalabalık tı 12 kişi bir odada kaldık 4 kız 8 erkek uyumak biraz sıkıntılı oldu ama fiyat malum mutfak duşlar ve lavabolar temiz çalışanlar çok yardımcı oluyor havlu almamıştım 3 £ eşyalarımı koyduğum dolaba kilit de lazım oldu 3£ buna verdim kalacaksanız yanınızda getirin derim kısa süreli 3 gün gibi gayet mantıklı
• Maria (8/5): - 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. 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.
• Hanna Dóra (9/5): -
• laura (10/5): Posizione perfetta e ambiente cozy - Posto curato nei minimi dettagli, spazi un po' stretti se si è in tanti ad occuparli nello stesso momento, ma fa parte del gioco degli ostelli, spazio comune della cucina carinissimo
• Fernanda (7/5): -
• Riaz Hassan (10/5): Excellent 👌 - Super friendly Environment Prime Location 📍
• Gian (6/5): -
• wbloembergen (7/5): - The location was perfect and the staff was very kind You share the bathroom and toilets with everyone, also mixed with genders. Because of this reason, that everyone used one bathroom/toilets, it got dirty very quickly. The toilets were lots of time dirty and the space is very small. The whole hostel isnt that big, which makes the acoustics very bad. You hear everything and the rooms get smelly quickly. You need for sure good ear plugs.
• EN YIN (10/5): -
• BRUNO (10/5): - Le jeune garçon du soir super sympa. Serviable et tout a disposition petit déjeuner
• E (9/5): Good vibe place. Safe, clean and perfectly located. - Safe, clean, perfectly located, only a few minutes away from main transportation links. There is a nice vibe and stuff are very friendly and helpful. They offer continental breakfast, including the opportunity to cook your own eggs. This was my second quick stay here in between flights, but heard people who stayed longer and loved it.
• Alucinamientos (10/5): - La ubicación es excepcional, a 2min de la parada de bus del aeropuerto, los baños son los mejores que he visto en cualquier otro hostal (los limpiaban varias veces al día). Y el personal GENIAL Me habría gustado tener algún sitio para secar la ropa
• Andris1975 (7/5): 1-2 day good if friendly everybody. - No too expensive. It's very unpleasant that neither the bathroom/toilet nor the kitchen/living room have doors, so you can hear everything from showering to nighttime conversations. I had to tell the Indian staff at night to stop talking loudly in Spanish. Today the room was changed. Right now the Chinese is cutting her hair in the room, at 9 pm. Even though there is a plug in the bathroom
• Nicolas (7/5): -
• Marnix de Vriend (8/5): -
• Eliza (10/5): - Perfect place for a solo traveler. The staff is super helpful and friendly. The whole place is clean and comfortable. Free breakfast is a great addition to the stay. And the location is fantastic, you have everything just around the corner. I'll definitely come back one day.
• Alejandro (9/5): -
• hector (8/5): Ideal para una escapada a Edimburgo - La ubicación y comodidad de las camas , además el sitio estaba muy limpio y cuidado El agua caliente le costaba un poco arrancar...mi habitación tenía bastante luz ..
• Zongpeng (9/5): -
• sakshi dewoo (9/5): -
• Mariana (8/5): Boa localização , pequeno almoço razoável, pouca palavra nas condições supostamente garantidas. - Localização incrível Pedimos com bastante antecedência que nos fossem designadas as camas de baixo do beliche porque são beliches de 3 andares com camas extremamente estreitas, responderam a dizer que já estariam reservadas para nós , no dia em que chegámos afinal as nossas camas era num 2o e 3o andar do beliche , não dando hipótese de trocar porque o quarto estava cheio.
• Italo (10/5): -
• Flores (10/5): - The receptionists were very friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are very close and people crash each other
• Stavroula (7/5): Αρκετά ευχάριστη! - Τοποθεσία τέλεια! Οι κουκέτες και το μπάνιο είναι λίγο άβολα!
• Ana (10/5): - Very friendly staff, great location, well worth the money I think it would be better if beds had curtains, cause sometimes people leave their lights on, but it’s not that big of a deal
• Paz (8/5): - La cocina hermosa y súper completa para cocinar. El personal muy atento, amable y profesional. Gracias por una hermosa estadía. No me gustó el baño, pequeño y poca intimidad.
• frantz (7/5): Amazing place to meet people because it’s a little hostel but very good location staff very sympathique (free break fast -
• Tricia (7/5): -
• Busayo (8/5): - A lot smaller than I expected but honestly it was great, gave the vibe of a communal space, the little breakfast set up for free was a nice touch, Location was the bomb!
• Janaína (7/5): Good - Location is Perfect. Water of shower is cold.
• BRUNO (3/5): -
• Nadiia (10/5): -
• Ernesto (10/5): - Ubicación y la atención del staff. Los muchachos son muy atentos y amables. Buena atención, felicidades!!! Leer bien que es en segunda planta sin ascensor
• Thomas Araujo. (9/5): -
• Teresa margarita (10/5): -
• Eléonore (10/5): Je suis restée 10 jours dans l'auberge et c'était une expérience vraiment super ! :D - L'endroit est vraiment très bien situé, le fait que l'auberge soit plutôt petite permet de rencontrer davantage les personnes qui y séjournent. Les personnes qui y travaillent étaient toutes très accueillantes et sympathiques ! J'e n'aurais pas pu rêver mieux pour un premier séjour seule à Edinburg.
• Fikree (10/5): - I love the hospitality from this hostel staff. Staff are friendly and very very helpful!! Location wise is so perfect with the main attractions, stores and public transport as well. The kitchen is quite cosy and super clean. Nothing
• VijVilc (7/5): Ok - Comfy bed Large lockers Easy check in WiFi did not work
• Deshpande (8/5): -
• Tomáš (7/5): - I did not expect much for this price, and this hostel does the job. Good central location, the room was clean, and that was all we needed. The breakfast is free, so there is not much to expect, but I appreciate that they have oat milk. The kitchen is quite small, and you might have to wait.
• Takashi (8/5): - 施設のロケーション、スタッフが24時間常駐している点。また、ベッドが頑丈で人の昇り降りでもあまり揺れなかった。 3泊滞在したが、シャワーから温水が出なかった。数分間待ってもぬるいままで、運が良ければ熱くなるといった感じだった。 ロッカーの南京錠はレンタル有料で、持参した小さい南京錠は穴に通せなかったので大きいものを街なかで買い直した。
• Julie (7/5): - La posizione era veramente perfetta, più centrale di quella non si può avere! La colazione gratuita era una piacevole aggiunta, il deposito bagagli gratuito altrettanto. Le foto del bagno mostrate su booking non sono wuelle reali, vi sono 3 bagni 3 docce miste per tutti e due lavandini minuscoli in cui è quasi impossibile lavarsi i denti. Lo spazio per muoversi nelle camere è quasi inesistente, come quello dell’area comune, che è un peccato. Se uno della camera russa, diventa un grande problema per tutti data la ravvicinatezza
• Irene (10/5): Amabilidad y buenos servicios - La gente encantadora, los empleados muy atentos. No tuvimos ningún problema. Cuando volvamos a Edimburgo 100% nos volveremos a alojar en el Baxter Hostel!
• Deshpande (8/5): -
• Julia (10/5): Home away from home - Hospitality
• Nyenya (10/5): Pleasant - It feels like a uni dorm N:a
• Eddie (8/5): Amazing experience! Definitely would want to stay there again! - Good location- right in city centre. Excellent and friendly staff, and very good breakfast. Nothing I can mention- stay was great
• Grace Alison (10/5): - Homely, welcoming, comfortable and cosy. The free breakfast and complimentary tea and coffee is so appreciated. Thank you Baxter Band. Your great Nothing
• Anil (9/5): -
• Daljit (1/5): -
• Urvashi (9/5): -
• Meltem (9/5): - It was one of the cleanest hostels I have ever stayed at. The location is perfect. The staff were friendly. The bathroom sinks were quite small and the area was narrow for two people to fit in.
• zandor eduardo (7/5): -
• Petek (7/5): -
• Ainkareswar (10/5): -
• Victoria (10/5): Fantastisch - Alles, het was perfect!
• MAHMUD (10/5): Next to Station, Budget Stay and free breakfast - Location NA
• Francisca (10/5): -
• Vicky (6/5): Location great. - Central. Friendly. Triple bunks hard to access. Noise from kitchen at 2am. Why one dedicated cold shower? Only 2 warm showers available...
• Rosa Maria (7/5): Hostel con desayuno y buena ubicación. - Ubicación excepcional. Tener desayuno. No enchufes en el baño para poder secarte el pelo. En la cama poder tener la posibilidad de apoyar el móvil a modo de soporte
• Hassan (9/5): - les personal très gentil la fille de respecter tu gentil j'aime pas la chambre 6 problème de la porte et de personne sur la chombe tt la nuite parle
• Silvio Cardoso (3/5): - A localizaçao é muito boa . Mal entras na porta vindo da rua percebes que algo nao vai estar bem, as escadas parece que estas a entrar nao sei onde, a cozinha entre que é pequena e sempre ha gente nao te podes mexer por nenhum lado, o quarto é o mais basico que pode haver, um edredon pequeno nada de mantas e as toalhas para tomar banho tens que pagar, nao tem gel de duche e os radiadores nao funcionaram nem na casa de banho nem no quarto, depois da primeira noite quando falamos com a rapariga da rececçao trouxe um aquecedor pequeno e disse nos que o responsavel ia tratar disso e até a ultima noite ficamos á espera ... claro que sabiamos que nao ia fazer nada . Nao voltarei !
• Mehmet Tunç (10/5): -
• Hassan (9/5): -
• Aditya (6/5): -
• Amaury (9/5): Perfect place for a 3 or 4 night stay - I really liked the atmosphere of the place. Staff members were friendly and welcoming. They are always here if you need any recommendations or just to talk. A really trustworthy place. Perfect for a 3 or 4 night stay ! Maybe the place needs to be freshened up a bit, especially the bathroom equipment where you can find a bit of mold here and there. I heard some people slightly complaining about their mattress and pillows, but mine were ok. Honestly, the hostel was so affordable that these things I've just mentioned are more to be taken as improvement advice rather than complaints.
• López Godoy (6/5): -
• Muhammad Hamza (9/5): -
• Idris (8/5): -
• Amanda Kerlen (9/5): -
• Cristian (9/5): -
• Oyundari (8/5): -
• Diana (10/5): Great value & location. Staff was welcoming & hostel was clean. Would definitely stay here again! -
• Diana (10/5): -
• Eveliina (8/5): Nicely located hostel with a warm atmosphere, could be improved with small things! - Really friendly and helpful staff :) Bedroom was nice, although not very soundproof. Showers were probably the best part of the stay. Hot water and good water pressure. The toilet and bathroom area was very small and with people going in and out, you had to constantly make room for someone. Many of the toilet seats were not properly in place and moved around, one of the toilets didn’t flush at all. There was also an older male guest in the bathroom at one point who walked in one of the stalls and started relieving himself without closing the door, which was quite unpleasant.
• Zoraida (10/5): Excelente - La atención del personal fue lo mejor, ya que te hacen sentir bienvenida y muy cómoda en el lugar. La opción del desayuno también es un gran beneficio ya que puedes tomar lo que se te ofrece o puedes hacerte el propio. Nada
• Zakaria (10/5): Perfect place -
• Tamlyn (9/5): -
• Gargiulo (10/5): definitely would stay here again!!! - location : right across from the train station so it’s super convenient staff : super friendly & kind rooms : usual space for a hostel bathrooms : clean (note bathrooms are mixed) overall great environment and space. definitely would recommend to anyone coming to edinburgh :) rooms : no curtains bathrooms : very tight squeeze
• Yvonne (9/5): Excellent - Central for public transportation Lots of stairs
• Ainkareswar (10/5): -
• Prince (8/5): -
• Martin (9/5): - Staff amazing and friendly. clean, warm and quiet dorm. Fresh eggs for breakfast 😊 Sink space in shower room a little tight, but such a small thing to bear.
• Viktor (1/5): -

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