Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club Lounge Access

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hotel places you steps from Royal Mile and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and City Art Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • George Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4-star hotel near Royal Mile
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hilton Edinburgh Carlton also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 211 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers 211 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 27.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the best hotel I've ever stayed in. The staff were very helpful with all my questions, and made my stay wonderful. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Edinburgh. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip there.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front service Desk excellent! Room TV program selection poor particularly with sports coverage!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

8/10 Good

Lauren J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for us. unfortunately, one of the reasons we were there was for the website description of the
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Was close to everything. Including the Rabbie’s bus tours which I was on
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ms Charintip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location... walking distance from all the highlights of the Old City. Tons of shopping and dining options. Nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Housekeep need an attitude adjustment

We arrived four hours before check-in after traveling internationally for 17 hours and asked if our room could be cleaned early. we were advised that they would try. The room was still not ready when we checked back an hour before check-in. it was ready precisely at check in. Having worked in the hotel industry, we know that more could have been done to get us in the room early. The dining room staff did its best to make us comfortable but housekeeping did not seem interested in helping us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay , good location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
I’m sure the hotel will be lovely when all the construction work is finished. Staff on reception very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kaija

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed with the lack of clean room when checking in and clean bedding. The hallways were dirty including the elevators. None of this has anything to do with some minor exterior construction - that was the disappointment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mordechai, MALIBU

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The best thing about this Hilton is the location,central and convenient for exploring Edinburgh. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t match the brand. The entrance area is chaotic and hard to access by car, no one assisted with luggage, and the property is under active renovation, which makes the stay feel disorganized. I was directed to an off-site “discounted” car park but received no discount. Breakfast was poor and not up to Hilton’s usual quality. The room itself was fine, but the overall operation felt messy. Perhaps it will improve once renovations are complete; for now, I’d look elsewhere if you value smooth service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Very convenient for the train station and my work commitments. My room and bed were comfortable, clean and the environment was welcoming. I would recommend for a stay in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Phyllis

Wish the website had updated info

Our stay was ok, what would have been nice is to have more detail on the website. The hotel exterior was under renovation If you have a car, parking is quite away from the hotel and will cost 30$ per day. The view out or window was where pigeons collect and has poop all over the place and it’s very noisy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There seemed to be a lot of potential. The concierge was amazing, friendly, and helpful. My main concern was all the construction out front. It was very noisy when you exited the building and there was scaffolding blocking the view from our room. The rooms were clean and what you would expect from Hilton. The location was excellent very centered around nearly all attractions. If I were to come again, I'd stay in a quieter area in a hotel not under going renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jagjit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025