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The Scott

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Lounge
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Signature Double Room
Garden
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18.50 per person)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Southside stay.Your stay at this Southside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Holyrood Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holyrood Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Meadows - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queen's Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Scott

4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Scott also features a garden, 24-hour room service, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Scott offers 36 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 18.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
The onsite bar is not staffed. Guests may purchase drinks and refreshments at the self-service bar from noon to 1 AM. Payment details are available at the front desk.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 18.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 605 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had hoped to get a place to put our clothes from both big bags as it was the first place we stayed longer than 1 night. But there were no drawers. Also no refrigerator for Hubbys medication. Also- the rooms were too modern for my taste. I booked based on the pics which looked much more period. The room decor was not a look back like I thought they would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott is a beautiful property, and the staff is incredible! Everyone we talked to was friendly, knowledgable, and willing to do whatever they could to help. We stayed here one night to end our trip in Scotland on a high note, and it did not disappoint. The breakfast was delicious, and they were able to substitute gluten free toast for some of their dishes when we asked. Would definitely stay again if we come back to Edinburgh!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic yet charming property, right across from a bus station. It is walkable to Old Town. Convenient with plenty of food options around the neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the hotel but we stayed in a room situated below ground with limited lights which felt really humid and dark even though we were supposed to have a VIP experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Jonte

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel ground had many trees and surrounded by green vegetation. The place had the air of tranquility. My stay was peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed the old-world charm. The breakfast was wonderful. The staff members were all very thoughtful and helpful. It definitely augmented my experience of being in Edinburgh. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Lovely and well located hotel for Pollock Halls

Lovely hotel on University of Edinburgh - Pollock Halls campus - so was great for our trip to drop our son off for his first year and stay over. Polite and friendly staff, beautiful hotel, comfy room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic castle-like accommodations with stellar service in nice location on University of Edinburgh campus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, Mesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Like staying in a castle and short Uber or Taxi drive to Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle. Very nice inside and really added to the experience of Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely with a king size (American size) bed. Reception staff were helpful and offered suggestions for transportation and places to visit. I would stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was well maintained, very clean, quite with good quality curtains for a good nights sleep. Lovely on sight restaurant and bar. Complimentary tea and coffee selection with delicious shortbread. Bottled water and fruit always available. Could not fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifull food. Wonderful service Freya is a star. Thanks for all your help
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was included and was fabulous. The service was top notch. The dinner options were less appealing, but we went next door to their sister property and had a good dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Loved my stay. Everyone was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi

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

Historic and beautiful

The staff was so helpful and kind. Close to Arthur’s Seat but a bit of a walk to the castle and old town. We were able to take advantage of the workout gym which was a half mile away. It was lovely but you need your own towel and lock of you want to use the locker room. Hotel was on the campus of the university of Edinburgh. Limited parking but we were able to find a spot. Hotel was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. No lift, have to use the stairs. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, beautiful rooms and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Fabulous Hotel

We came to stay for 2 nights and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Reception staff were very welcoming and the room was so comfortable. We would highly recommend this hotel, there are nice views of the nearby mountain and although it is situated on the outside of the University campus, it is full of gardens and a very nice atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel itself and location. Breakfast was outstanding! The staff very polite and quick to please. The clasic room we chose was however not in 4 stars standards. Very clean but no fridge in the room. The bathroom’s mirror is installed way to low. I am not a tall person and still couldn’t see my face . Maybe because the room is located on last floor, with low ceiling… Overall , nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was gorgeous, very clean, food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. I would stay at the Scott again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

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

Séjour dans un cadre enchanteur, exceptionnel.

Bâtisse historique très belle. Bien restaurée. Personnel accueillant, disponible, affable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025