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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Publisher Suite

Publisher Suite

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

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

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

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Penthouse Suite | Living area

Penthouse Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

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

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Director Double Room

Director Double Room

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

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Feature Twin or Double Room

Feature Twin or Double Room

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Director Twin or Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Family Room

Feature Family Room

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior detail

Feature Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Feature Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Edinburgh Castle
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.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1899
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 717 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, staff helpful, no complaints whatsoever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel, rooms are very nice, clean as well. The Grand caffe is an experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with the most friendly and professional staff I have ever experienced in a hotel. They took time to show on a map their favorite places and were very considerate about our luggage and kept it safe until our room was ready. The front office staff also seemed almost excited to help and to me that was amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

narges

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, nice shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at The Scotsman Edinburgh. The staff were warm and helpful. The bathrooms were newly updated, which was great, but there were a few maintenance issues that held the stay back from being a full 5 stars. The shower fixture kept coming off the wall whenever the water pressure was on, and there were several large brown stains on the carpets, which made the room feel a little less luxurious than expected. Overall, it’s a beautiful hotel with great service, and with a few maintenance improvements, it could easily be a perfect 5/5.
The Scotsman steps were really neat
Loose shower fixture
1 of 3 Large what looks to be coffee stains on the carpet
Walls were scuffed and in desperate need of touch ups
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Excellent staff. Fine breakfast selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

henry

Liked: Amenities
A nice hotel in a good location for both the new and old parts of Edinburgh. We had a large room, lots of space, including a seating area. However, the bathroom was on the small scale condering the size of the room. Nevertheless, it was fine with a good shower. While it was good, it could be great. It has a fantastic art deco style bar which they could make better use of. Also while most of the staff were good, some could do with smarting themselves up and smiling a bit. The area behind the bar was scruffy and needed a tidy up (bits of paper on the floor). Leaving packs bottled water on the bar, rather than storing them under the bar, being one example of staff not thinking how that looks. In summary maybe a bit of staff training on personal presentation (dress and non-verbal behaviour eg smiling), taking pride in there working environment (keeping it clear and tidy) would make for a all round better customer experience. shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashten Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, the staff was amazing, amenities were too notch. The location is perfect for getting anywhere in the city. Guy and Paulina were absolutely fantastic, going above and beyond each time we passed them.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory, Carlsbad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating. They brought us some extra tea and coffee when we ran out, had our room ready ahead of time and accommodated a late checkout request without issue. The property is nice and extremely convenient to the royal mile and train stops at Waverley station as well as the St Andrews Park tram.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Palm Harbor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful hotel in every way. However, the carpet throughout the hotel needed to be cleaned which I suppose was a challenge during the very rainy weather Edinburgh was experiencing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, loved the whisky in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the hotel were wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great experience and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooms, large and spacious, great staff, amazing breakfast. Would recommend it if visiting Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very nice hotel and room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best location for traveling to Edinburgh as its walking distance to everything. The rooms were beautiful and the bed very comfortable. Would recommend this hotel to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. Comfortable bed. The refrigerator in our room was said to be more of a cooler than refrigerator however everything in it was warm. Not cool in the least. Asked for it to be checked 3 times but nothing improved. Everything else, however, was very nice. The food in the restaurant in the hotel was delicious. Staff were very pleasant. I would stay here again just for the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very nice. Not quite as nice as we’d hoped but you can’t have everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very elegant and spacious room! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025