The Baxter Hostel

5/2 West Register Street, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH22AA

Guests
Rooms
Adults
Children

Room Types

Available from Fri 17 Jul 2026 to Sat 18 Jul 2026

6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only

6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only

Room size: 15 m²/161 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom Kitchenette
6 guests
6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed

6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed

Room size: 15 m²/161 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom Kitchenette
6 guests
Quadruple Room Quadruple Room Quadruple Room Quadruple Room Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Room size: 14 m²/151 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom Kitchenette
2 guests
Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Shower Shared bathroom Kitchenette
2 guests
Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Shower Shared bathroom Kitchenette
2 guests
Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Room size: 21 m²/226 ft² Shower Shared bathroom Kitchenette
2 guests
1 Person in 9-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 9-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 9-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
1 guest
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 21 m²/226 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
1 guest
1 Person in 9-Bed Dormitory - Female Only

1 Person in 9-Bed Dormitory - Female Only

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
1 guest
Shared Dormitory, Women only (9 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (9 beds)

Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
2 guests

About This Hotel

The Baxter Hostel

The Baxter Hostel

For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Edinburgh, The Baxter Hostel is the perfect choice. Its convenient location right in the city center allows you more time to see all that Edinburgh has to offer. Are you seeking the true Edinburgh? Experiencing the best of the city's culture is easy with a stay at The Baxter Hostel, located merely 820 m from Edinburgh Castle.
Enjoy all that The Baxter Hostel has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage.
Feel like doing nothing? Available services like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at The Baxter Hostel. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel.
All guestrooms at The Baxter Hostel provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service. Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator is provided in some guestrooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at The Baxter Hostel. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at The Baxter Hostel. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Don't spend all your time inside while in Edinburgh! A great museum trip can be had at Royal Yacht Britannia located 3.3 km away, with local art that provides a sense of the region. Don't forget to stop by the most iconic landmark in the area, the famous Arthur's Seat just 2.0 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 98% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 99% of them for food and dining.
Guests who stayed at this hostel have scored it higher than 98% of accommodations in the city.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 14:00
Check-in until: 00:00
Check-out from: 01:00
Check-out until: 10:00
Reception open until: 00:00

The property

Number of bars/lounges: 0
Number of floors: 0
Number of restaurants: 0
Number of rooms: 6
Year property opened: 2014

Child Policies

Children 0-1 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Bar/lounge
Bathroom
Facilities
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge/TV area
Shower
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

190 meters to public transportation

Edinburgh Train Station is within 190 meters

Located in heart of Edinburgh

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

Sights and Monuments

Edinburgh Castle

Location

5/2 West Register Street, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH22AA

Guest Reviews

8.7

Excellent

Guest score out of 10

“Staff are friendly and accommodating, free wifi and breakfast, bed now has power socket and has big locker inside the room.”

— Teofilo , Philippines

“Staff is friendly and helpful, Breakfast is good, Room is clean and comfy.”

— Pei Jou , Malaysia

“The location is super close to Edinburgh Waverly station, the staff is friendly and the room is surprisingly big and comfy.”

— Felani , Singapore

“Good cleaning and cosy space in the dining area.”

— Pui , Hong Kong SAR, China

“The social area is clean and comfy makes me feel like stay in a decent and classic cafe.”

— Qunnie , Taiwan