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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property

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A bar area with checkered flooring, a central seating arrangement, and a modern chandelier.
A bar area with a herringbone patterned wall, arched windows, and a variety of liquor bottles. There are cushioned seating areas with round tables.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a chair, and a balcony view.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a small table.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club lounge access

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round mirror, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club lounge access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a leather armchair, a floor lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a chair in the background.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a stand, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a stand, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

A 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers 266 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the sightseeing around Hilton Edinburgh Carlton. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a bar.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Herbie More's
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Edinburgh Carlton. A complete renovation of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton was completed in October 2025.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Herbie More's - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Herbie More's

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Scotland
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Barcelo Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1019 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taginder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff friendly , breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, staff very friendly, location perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent over night stay with the family - beautiful hotel, food, drinks and tolm. every member of staff we spoke to was friendly and polite and great with the kids as well .. just a nice atmosphere overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Check was fast and easy, a the hotel was in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliya

The room was clean, Staff very helpful, specially Eva , breakfast ok
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large breakfast Buffett. Clean rooms. Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

GARY

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was average.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Huseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building undergoing renovation Good service and great location right on the Royal mile
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff and room were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivar Berner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is a perfect place to stay when exploring Edinburgh. Friendly staff, inviting lobby bar and great location. You will find a wide range of restaurants just around the corner, and a lot of sights within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely, clean hotel. Great breakfast buffet and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nkululeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service
Bar was really nice. Did not have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, room spacious - just what was needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

WAI HO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient location and very friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! We really enjoyed our stay, the hotel is in a great location, the room was lovely and clean, the staff were very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room. Clean and tidy and by and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room with very comfy bed. Ideal location for sight seeing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were wonderful, hotel is stunning couldn’t fault a thing. Room was very spacious, great night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little confusing at check in as I added one night at the start of the stay which they didn’t have that request from me. The staff was very helpful and friendly, especially at the front desk and restaurant areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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