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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

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

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

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, (1151)
The price is NZ$741
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Scotsman Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. .This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

Victorian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as 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. This Victorian hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Grand Cafe, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
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 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

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

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)

Property is also known as

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 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

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely traditional style hotel beside the train station and walking distance to airport bus and city centre.The staff especially Jessica at reception were extremely hospitable arranging an upgrade to a suite. The beds were comfy, room nice and warm an a big walk in push button shower. The bar staff were very obliging giving us buckets of ice and Ivor the concierge was very knowledgable advising us on the layout of the city its architecture and the best restaurants etc. All in all we had a lovely stay at the Scotsman and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vladimir, St. Petersburg

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

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

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