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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club lounge access

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Two Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Princes Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Andrew Square.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers 266 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 266 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Herbie More's, a bar/lounge which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Herbie More's - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Herbie More's

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1900
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 per person

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Scotland
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Barcelo Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tarryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yalcin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Peder Haug

Nice location but the room was
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great services
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

Leonel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eilidh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and central.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was excellent and the staff where always on hand if you required anything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Columbia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Amazing breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly aproachable staff, good size room, comfortable beds, delicious breakfast and ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in Scotland. The hotel was clean and in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and clean, all that I needed for a business stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

William, Whitley Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, staff, food, all excellent. The elevator system and floor layouts however was ridiculous. Would not book again because if this.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Quinton

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SZE WAI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent location, Tidy and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hua Jung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room's very clean and comfortable. Front desk is friendly. And the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025