The Scotsman Hotel

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September 2025

October 2025

Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Room service
Gym
Housekeeping

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)
‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Director Double Room

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Feature Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

1 bedroom
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
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Exceptional

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

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Exceptional

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

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 cleanliness and spaciousness
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.

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).

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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

Craig

Travelled with group

10 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very nice. Good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

10 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

9 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

9 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed the hotel. Great location- Great staff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

5 Jun 2025

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

Very large room and good bed. Convenient location, though if there’s a next time I will stay in new town. The grand cafe, part of the hotel, served a delicious tea in a beautiful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner

4 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect situation and hotel was amazing

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner

1 Jun 2025

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

Great location and helpful staff

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

31 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

30 May 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

30 May 2025

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with family

29 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel staff were lovely hotel was far too warm couldn’t open windows lots of work going on outside the hotel so made it very noisy. We got our dressing ropes after 2 days and there was no turn down in the evening.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

27 May 2025

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

The hotel location was excellent but beyond that the decor, service and food were all wonderful. Every staff member was helpful and friendly. I would absolutely stay there again if I were lucky enough to return.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

26 May 2025

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with partner

25 May 2025

Beautiful room.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family

24 May 2025

Not very friendly staff, noisy. Pricey for very small rooms. Location is primary reason why people stay there.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

16 May 2025

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

People were nice and helpful. There was no coffee maker in the room. Other than a desk chair there was nowhere else to sit but the bed.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

15 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner

13 May 2025

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

Had a very nice time there it’s a beautiful hotel highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tolu

13 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rens van

Travelled with partner

13 May 2025

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

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

10 May 2025

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

Beautiful old hotel very conveniently located!

Beautiful old hotel. Location was great to explore Edinburgh old town. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Room was large and quiet. Modern large bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Very comfortable beds with extra pillows upon request. Breakfast was very good. Loved the hot chocolate available at reception each day. It was pricey which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

7 May 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

7 May 2025

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

Amazing Royal Mile Hotel

We've stayed at the Scotsman three times and we keep coming back. Great location that is central to Old Town, the Royal Mile and just a short walk across the North Bridge to get to New Town. The attentive staff takes care of most any need or issue that comes up. The rooms are great but the layouts seem to vary quite a bit within a single price range. Might want to call to try and get one that fits your preferences. Although, they're all great. We never did eat at the hotel bar but did have Afternoon Tea one day and that was a lot of food that was delicious. We especially enjoyed the various lounges that we could just grab a drink and go to. Even though it was sold out, we felt like we had the run of the place. A great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

7 May 2025

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

I enjoyed my stay at the Scotsman. The staff was wonderful, especially James the concierge. James was able to unexpectedly, and without me asking, get a last minute reservation at Makars Mash for dinner. He was also able to recommend the best store to purchase a kilt and got me a discount on my purchase. Thanks for making me feel like family while staying at the hotel.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025