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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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Penthouse Suite | Living room | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Meeting facility
Exterior
Feature Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
$450
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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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

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Director Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Twin or Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Reporter Twin or Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Penthouse Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Director Twin or Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Publisher Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Feature Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

4-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to 4 meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area.

The Scotsman Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 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

Sylvia

Traveled with partner
Beautiful room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with family
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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rens van

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as a hotel should be.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about property was excellent despite the road construction in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, superb staff, comfortable room, & an excellent breakfast. I highly recommend the Scotsman Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great staff, location, and restaurants. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Great location, mixed service

This is a lovely hotel in an excellent location: a converted historic building right next to Edinburgh Waverley train station. It would have been a wonderful stay except for one thing: when we arrived, after a very long series of flights, they wanted to kick us out. The receptionist said that they had overbooked and we’re going to send us to another hotel. I had booked months earlier, specifically for the location, and found this to be outrageous (and still do). After much argument they finally relented and allowed us to stay in the hotel we had booked and paid for. The rest of the stay was great, but what a terrible way to treat guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property within walking distance of many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025