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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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Penthouse Suite | Living room
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area
Penthouse Suite | Living area
Feature Family Room
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
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

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Director Double Room

Director Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room

Feature Twin or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse Suite | Living area

Penthouse Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

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

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Director Twin or Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Feature Family Room

Feature Family Room

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

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View

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
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1139)
The price is €427
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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 3 minutes by foot from Princes Street
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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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).

Property is also known as

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, great location and beautiful property. Super cozy. We stayed 3 nights and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel, full of character in such an excellent location. We even had a room with turret. Lovely staff, very helpful. You defiantly get what you pay for with this hotel, 60 seconds walk from the Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Springfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Close to train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. An old building with exceptional charm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerrie Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely team, nice rooms, ideal locato explore Central Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah, kodiak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful central place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ivor (been there for 24 years) was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Wonderful stay

Stunning bedroom and bathroom. A little welcoming dram of whiskey to enjoy. But best of all were the friendly helpful staff. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Beautiful with great location

Beautiful building in an ideal location. While there is current street construction outside, it is not heard inside the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic location and the room was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and views of the old city an the lounge on barr with its balconies and tall marble pillars makes the the scotsman hotel unique all so it's retro cinema this was ower second time we stayed at this beautiful old building in the old city of Edinburgh and looking forward to ower next visit in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherlin

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

Absolutely Lovely

My boyfriend and I loved our stay at The Scotsman. The location is incredibly convenient, only steps away from Edinburgh Waverly station, and close to all the sights. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, especially our receptionist who upgraded us and allowed us to check in early. We loved our spacious room, and actually looked forward to heading back to it after long days of sightseeing. It was so bright and airy, in contrast with the often gloomy weather. The bed was unbelievably comfortable. The bathroom was quite large, and the amenities were great. Everything felt luxurious. We only got to enjoy breakfast once, but it was quite nice. We wished we could have stayed longer and enjoyed a movie in the theater, or worked out in the gym. If we ever return to Edinburgh, we would not hesitate to book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Elswick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for reaching the Royal Mile, lovely, large rooms (Reporter rooms)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren, Sugar Land

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful location; helpful staff; great food; easy to walk and experience the magic of Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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