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The Scott

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Lounge
Lounge
Daily full breakfast (GBP 20.00 per person)
Interior entrance
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, National Library of Scotland
    ‪7 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • National Library of Scotland - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 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, room service (during limited hours), 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 20 for adults and GBP 20 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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

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 20.00 for adults and GBP 20.00 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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. 541 out of 650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 650 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel attached to Edinburgh University. Felt cozy and peaceful, as well as super clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not eat breakfast at the hotel, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this boutique hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , stayed 2 nights , lovely service free towels slippers and dressing gowns and tea and coffee pods machine in room , staff pleasant nothing too much , very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved it so much we simply extended our stay there. It is by far one of the best places we had the privilege of staying at. Everything from the staff to the place itself is magical, wonderful, delicious and amazing. 11 out of 10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staying at the Scott was an exceptional experience in every aspects. From the dedication of the staff to all the attention to details that made us feel at home, warmly welcomed and wrapped up in a luxurious embrace. Everything from the room, bed, pillow menu, amazing hot chocolate, the velvet room, delicious breakfast and our Christmas at the Bonnar’s which we will cherish forever. The Hotel itself, mostly during the Holiday season is filled with beauty and charm and decorated in such a way to make you feel right at home. We will absolutely go back and wish this experience on everyone. Special thanks to Emma, Matheus and Angus who took extra care of us. Thank you all so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the best hotel and experience i have stayed at we couldn't of asked for more. I arranged with Emma the manager to help me plan a proposal during our stay and she could not of been more helpful, along with all the other staff who were so kind to us on the day. The hotel and room itself were absolutely stunning and immediately gave you the wow feeling when walking in, its something both of us will never forget! I cannot thank everyone at The Scott for there help and kindness during our stay, we are already looking to come back next year as i dont think we could come to Edinburgh and not stay here again! It is levels above the standard of hotels you get in the city and i cant recommend it enough - Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mareen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay would reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Appin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night at The Scott just before Xmas and it was wonderful. This is a beautiful hotel made extra special by the team who were very kind, professional and helpful. The hotel room was large and very well furnished and the whole hotel has been decorated to a very high standard. Breakfast was excellent and the Scott is in a great location being a 20 minute walk or short uber ride to the city centre and is very easy to get to from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second time staying at The Scott and very much enjoyed our stay again. The hotel is lovely and the staff are great. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming staff, great room with the most comfortable bed! Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building and the signature room was very well presented. The hotel is in a good location too. Check in and initial welcome was very good. However, the second night the dining room was closed for a private function, we were informed of this that evening. We later returned to the hotel for a drink as we arrived the hotel looked closed we entered to find several staff congregating outside the dining room and it felt very awkward as we entered the hotel. We went to the bar to be told the bar was also closed to hotel customers due to the private dining function - although the room was empty. We certainly did not feel welcome after this and were pointed in the direction of their other hotel in the university complex, a place we would have not chosen to visit. A member of staff that we had been chatting to the day before asked us about or stay so far so we explained and she was very apologetic and took two drinks from our bill, this was appreciated but still being made to not feel welcome in the place you are staying was not ideal at all and on that basis we would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming and attentative staff. Youg man was Knowledgeable about whiskey as we relaxed in the red velvet room and staff Helpful and knowledgeable and gave us excellent recommendations for shopping and exploring - we celebrated birthday and will be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint would be that the underfloor heating in the bathroom didn’t work. Otherwise very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Twickenham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, friendly staff, great breakfast. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room, ambience. A delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Reuben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding property, beautiful public rooms and very comfortable bedrooms. Bar and restaurant ambience created an intimate evening experience for four, food was great and the mixed a perfect Martini! Staff all incredibly friendly, service with a smile from start to finish. Perfect base for a weekend in Edinburgh. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and bathroom were a great size, loved there was a bath. Staff were very friendly and the public areas in the hotel were beautiful - loved the Christmas decs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025