The Scotsman Hotel

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November 2025

December 2025

Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Room service
Gym

Explore the area

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR

Place, Royal Mile
‪2 min walk‬
Place, University of Edinburgh
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Edinburgh Castle
‪10 min walk‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Feature Twin Or Double Room

Sleeps 2

Publisher Suite

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Headline Suite

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Penthouse Suite

80 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Exceptional

18 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 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

Feature Family Room

Wonderful

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

Reporter Double Room

Sleeps 2

Director Double Room

Sleeps 2

Publisher Suite

Sleeps 2

Director Twin Or Double Room

Sleeps 2

Director Twin Or Double Room City View

Sleeps 2

Reporter Twin Or Double Room

Sleeps 2

Feature Twin Or Double Room City View

Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

Sleeps 2

Feature Family Room

Sleeps 4

Headline Suite

Sleeps 2

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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.

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

Michael

Travelled with group

25 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

23 Jul 2025

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

Everybody was amazing!! What a fantastic experience

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gwenllyn

20 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The price point is high for the room we had, which did not look anything like what was advertised. If you like being in the center of the tourist stuff, this is a good location, but there are other hotels close enough that are less expensive. Lovely building in the front (Grand Cafe), but that seems to be a facade. I checked the date of the last renovation and it was a long time ago, hence the impression that the place is just tired. And breakfast is not included.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

17 Jul 2025

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

Excellent

Excellent hotel very friendly and attentive staff. Comfortable and very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica Vail

17 Jul 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

16 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2025

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

Excellent experience throughout.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

7 Jul 2025

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

Connor was the best. Friendly and very helpful in helping me with tours and with cabs. The receptionists were the best too. Highly recommend this hotel if staying in Edinburgh

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rich, Plattsburgh

Travelled with family

6 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

6 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

28 Jun 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Omaha

Travelled with family

25 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fabulous staff and location

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

calhoun r

24 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chandini, Parker

Travelled with partner

18 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel and excellent location. Right across from the train station (2 mins) and all of the cool places were just around the corner. The bathroom was amazing! With built in speakers, a heated towel stand, rainhead shower and a double vanity. BUT the service was non existent… we walked up 9 flights of stairs with 2 suitcases because we were not aware that there was an elevator from the street. We were exhausted when we got to the hotel. The reception staff was very nonchalant and instead focused on getting our credit card for payment. In our 3 days, none of the staff acknowledged us or interacted with us. In fact, they did a great job of blatantly ignoring us. Only on the last day, as we checked out, a nice young man named Ben interacted with us. Sadly, though the location and elegance was amazing, I would hesitate to recommend this hotel. They need to train their staff better and improve the service level.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

15 Jun 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Scarsdale

15 Jun 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Central convenient and nice

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family

14 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unfortunately this grand hotel has a very loud rock music pub on back side so don’t get a room on the backside of this hotel unless you want loud music til 2am :/ the room was spacious and nice except we couldn’t get our sleep and staff could not do anything about it ; also glad we waited to rent our car too we were leaving Edinburgh bc parking is horrible ; we used uber everywhere !it us walkable to so much history and shopping , pubs & the castle ! We had a “salad” in the resyuranut which was over priced and not so great

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

13 Jun 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

12 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family

12 Jun 2025

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

The morning breakfast is excellent and rooms are spacious though a bit worn down in spots. Our coach had three tears in the back of it and some linen had some tears. I’m not an overly picky person but felt I should point it out so they can see the feedback.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025