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April 2025

May 2025

Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Gym
Room service

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR

Royal Mile
‪3 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪3 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪10 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Director Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Feature Twin or Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Penthouse Suite

80 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Headline Suite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Reporter Double Room

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Director Twin or Double Room

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Publisher Suite

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Feature Family Room

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

34 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

9 May - 10 May

About this property

Victorian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service, and conference space are onsite.

The Scotsman Hotel offers 79 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scotsman Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
Steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 4 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Scotsman Hotel.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Grand Cafe - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour offsite parking (GBP 18 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

Grand Cafe

Things to do

24-hour gym

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

4 meeting rooms
646 square feet of conference space
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.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per night(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

ZAID, Kuwait

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel location is perfect. Near royal mile street and the train station. Staff was very kind

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Business traveller

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in great location

Great location and lovely staff. The room was very nice and a great size, although it looked out on to a brick wall which made it very dark. The breakfast was very good and the service was excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic location. Awesome staff. Well done!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place in Edinburgh

Wonderful classic hotel with great location. Wonderful restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

17 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost excellent...

enjoyed our stay overall. at checkin we were told our room was small and asked if we wanted to upgrade. we declined and were delighted with our cosy room on the 8th floor which offered fantastic views across the city. staff were all very helpful. our only disappointment was breakfast on the first morning which cost £22.50 each. some of the food on the hot buffet was shrivelled and the fried eggs were set hard....disapponting for a hotel of this standard at that price.....even a premier inn cooks fried eggs freshly for their customers! when asked if everything was ok we replied no, told them what the problem was and the staff agreed to fix it thefollowing day, which they did. The hotel is very central and ideally situated if travelling to Edinburgh by train. Had it not been for the issue with breakfast, this would have been a rating of excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

13 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stunning hotel and great staff along with a excellent location. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lizabeth

Travelled with partner

13 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

I was a bit underwhelmed by the property. We contacted the staff about a problem with the heater and they said they would have maintenance address it but no one ever did and they didn't offer us a heater for our room until our last night there after we had brought the issue up multiple times.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Travelled with partner

12 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fabulous customer service. Gorgeous room. Quirky bits of the hotel - just an all round great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosslyn

Travelled with partner

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel and rooms. Parking garage wasn’t too far away to walk from and there is so much to do in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and Hotel. Comfortable beds. Family suite is huge.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

john

Travelled with partner

5 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

rooms were not cleaned till very late afternoon and not very well lost item at hotel and have try to call for last 5 days with no answer at hotel only booking centre

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

joseph

1 Jan 2025

Nice

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

31 Dec 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Some staff really tried to serve and provide a great experience whereas one or two others seemed a bit uninterested or stressed with other activities. Fairly nice rooms but not as light as we would have hoped. central location close to Royal Mile, but quite busy around it with lots of construction.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a gorgeous hotel! We spent 48 hours for Christmas in Edinburgh. Perfectly located in Old Town and close to the holiday market. Chloe at the front desk was lovely and found me a room that was quiet with the most amazing view over the castle. The staff went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable. Thank you to everyone for making my Christmas a memorable one. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Travelled with family

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location is perfect. Right at the edge of old town with all the shopping and attractions in walking distance. Great staff, friendly and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

21 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Without doubt, the best hotel stay and experience I’ve had in Edinburgh so far. Excellent quality all around and a wonderful festive vibe for the Christmas season!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

T R

21 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

19 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seraphina

Travelled with partner

19 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely Stay from start to finish. Couldn’t get a better location. Room was fantastic - bed super comfortable- bathroom was gorgeous - shower piping hot. Hotel Bar was awesome - Christmas Decor beautiful throughout. If we ever go back to Edinburgh I will be staying at The Scotsman and would recommend it to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner

16 Dec 2024

We had a chance to spend a night in Edinburgh and this place was fantastic. The location is great, the staff was very helpful and I wish we were able to stay a couple more days. Will definitely stay here next time.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024