About

The Baxter offers you something you won’t find anywhere else. More than just a place to put your head down our custom built hostel will wow you with its vibrant and unique style. We aim to be somewhere you genuinely want to hang out, where you can feel at home, meet new people and make the most of our amazing city.

Our dorm rooms range from 4-12 beds, and you can choose from single sex or mixed. Enjoy our immaculate, customised kitchen and chilled out luxe lounging area. Each room has its own lockers to keep your luggage & private belongings safe and the hostel has free WIFI throughout.


Please note:
Cancellation policy: 48h before date of arrival.

In the case of a no show or cancellation without 48hrs notice customer to be charged for first 2 nights of their booking.

The Baxter Hostel reserves the right to preauthorise the card given at the tim eof the booking to the value of the booking. If the card provided is invalid or cannot be pre-authorised this may result in your booking being cancelled.

Our reception is open 24-7.

Check-in is after 14:00 & you must Check-out by 10:00.

The Hostel is smoking free.

Each guest will need to provide a valid passport, European identity card or UK drivers license at check-in.

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards.
Taxes included.
Breakfast included.
No curfew.
Non smoking.
Minimum stay at weekends is 2 nights.

We preauthorise cards for bookings arriving in August. Failure to preauthorise your card may result in your booking being cancelled.

Please contact the The Baxter to discuss your group booking requirements:
• Groups may only book entire dorms.
• A Group is defined as a booking for 6 people or more or when booking an entire dorm.
• Groups of more than 21 people must contact The Baxter directly to ensure we can accommodate them in their own dorms.
• All groups must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure their booking.
• The balance is due 21 working days before arrival.
• For cancellation of a group booking we need a notice period of 21 working days before the arrival date.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Self-Catering Facilities
  • Hot Showers
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Reviews

7.8Very Good(775)
  • Value for Money
    7.1
  • Security
    8.3
  • Atmosphere
    7.4
  • Cleanliness
    7.4
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    6.9
Stayed in May 2025
2.0
V
Vladimíra
Female, 25-30, Czech Republic
Shared bathrooms/showers for the whole hostel (3 toilets, 3 showers, 2 tiny sinks) in a cramped space—nothing like the photos. All toilet seats were loose. Room size also smaller than advertised. Window faced a noisy, dirty, smelly courtyard—impossible to air out. Doors in the 9-bed room creaked loudly, waking everyone. Kitchen area too small for the number of guests.
Stayed in Apr 2025
9.4
M
Matthew
Male, 18-24, USA
not bad for a night or two. Showers and bathroom and small but clean, which is refreshing. Nice staff and clean rooms.
Stayed in Apr 2025
6.6
G
Gabriela
All Female Group, 31-40, Mexico
We didn't have electric power 2 of the 3 days we stayed, no light, no hot water
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Location

5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
0.7km from city centre