The Scotsman Hotel

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July 2025

August 2025

Relax in this stylish living room with a high ceiling, featuring a large sofa, flat-screen TV, and dining area.

Enjoy dining al fresco in this charming outdoor space with round tables and comfortable seating, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.

Step up to the entrance of The Scotsman, where a grand black door and arched windows welcome you.

Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, comfortable armchair, and flat-screen TV.

Relax in a stylish room with a plush sofa, comfortable armchair, and desk with a telephone and computer.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Gym
Room service

Explore the area

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR

Royal Mile
‪2 min walk‬
University of Edinburgh
‪7 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪10 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Director Double Room

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Feature Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

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

Exceptional

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

Headline Suite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Reporter Double Room

Very good

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Director Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Publisher Suite

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Feature Family Room

Wonderful

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

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Exceptional

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

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Enjoy panoramic views of the historic city from this rooftop seating area, featuring wicker furniture and lush greenery.

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

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

1 building
10 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1899
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture

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.

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

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

Property is also known as

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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

Justin

25 Apr 2025

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

Feels like old school luxury stepping in. Staff greets you and tends to your every need. Newspaper delivered to your room. Complimentary drams of scotch left in the room. 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelli

Travelled with group

25 Apr 2025

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

Great location. Staff is friendly and goes out of their way to help out. Rooms are spacious and clean. We would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Columbus

Travelled with partner

25 Apr 2025

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

First stop on a three week trip and very happy. Ended up in a rather large room with a 180 degree view turret. Very quiet on our floor (9). Comfortable bed, linens, shower, etc. comfortable room to relax in. Service at hotel was great, the staff is professional and friendly as well as attentive. Be prepared to wait for the lift on busy weekends esp if on a high floor. During the week tho, no problem, it’s pretty quick, considering. Hot chocolate and naturally flavored water in the lobby was great after a full day out. Grand Cafe is also lovely. Did not do the house breakfast as there are plenty of good options just a few steps away. Hair dryer and the cherry on top- hair straightener in the room. In room safe, tea kettle and assorted tea, a few snacks in the cupboard. Would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

24 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful property with great everything.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

21 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful property within walking distance of many attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T

21 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy Dean

21 Apr 2025

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

great location and wonderful service

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy

Travelled with partner

20 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

This hotel is over priced and flatters to deceive. From the rude concierge to the leaky shower, the over cooked steak and the failed promise of the manager going to look at something for our inconvenience. I’d have rather spent my £600 elsewhere.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SArah

Travelled with family

18 Apr 2025

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

The room was quite comfortable. Although a bit worn on furniture. Beds lovely. Great location to tourist attractions and to train.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elke

17 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

16 Apr 2025

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

I liked the location of the Scotsman Hotel, it is close to Princes Street, and the Royal Mile. When converted from a Newspaper publishing to a Hotel..the beautiful stain glass windows and marble staircases were kept..also my room had some of the original brick. I liked the history of the building. Breakfast is one meal you can't miss...anything you desire. The Scotsman is well worth a visit. Go back in time to a gentler age, a hotel with nooks and crannies, where when walking up to the Hotel..someone is there to hold the door open for you...it's enough to make you smile. Enjoy your visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

15 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family

14 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

Travelled with partner

14 Apr 2025

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

Location-close to the royal mile

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

12 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with group

10 Apr 2025

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

Charming hotel with friendly and professional staff

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

10 Apr 2025

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

Top notch hotel puts hospitality first!

Scotsman is a top notch hotel in the perfect spot, especially if you're traveling through Waverley train station. It is steps from the Royal Mile. We arrived early (7am) on a sleeper train from London. Too early to check-in, but the hotel was able to hold our baggage while we explored Edinburgh before the crowds arrived. This 3-night stay was the start of a longer trip. We took the train back to London several days later and the Scotsman staff were kind enough to hold our baggage again for a few hours while we got a few last looks around the city before our midnight sleeper train departed. This was so helpful and appreciated, especially since we were no longer registered guests. It's nice to see a hotel with that level of hospitality (thank you Jessica and Pauline at reception). We will be back Edinburgh and wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else. BTW, a couple of drams of complimentary scotch in the room upon arriving was appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with partner

10 Apr 2025

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

The history of the hotel was awesome. Location to the Royal mile could not be beat. Staff was professional, helpful and friendly.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanlu, Markham

9 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanlu, Markham

9 Apr 2025

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

Hello Scotsman Team, Thank you so much for hosting us, we truly enjoy the stay here! Special thanks to the staff who help us to send out post cards. Shall our path cross again in the future! Thanks again!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Atlanta

Travelled with partner

8 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Rooms were beautify and spacious. Recently renovated and very well done. Lobby & amenities are poor. Parking is far away. Hotel Lobby inaccessible from street. No help with accessing building lobby, luggage. This made the entry to this property a very difficult experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family

7 Apr 2025

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

We come every Easter. Have done for the past 4 years.We love this hotel . Clean comfortable and quiet, which ticks all the boxes . Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025