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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
Feature Family Room
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Minibar
The price is NZ$627
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Director Double Room

Director Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room

Feature Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Penthouse Suite | Living area

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Director Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite

Publisher Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Feature Family Room

Feature Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 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 Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 28 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 23 min walk

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

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Scotsman Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Grand Cafe, which serves lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and George Street. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 79 rooms
  • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 18 per night; discounts available)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1899
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Grand Cafe – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 18 per night (656 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Scotsman Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Scotsman Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Scotsman Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Scotsman Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Scotsman Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scotsman Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Scotsman Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Scotsman Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Scotsman Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Grand Cafe.
What's the area around The Scotsman Hotel like?
The Scotsman Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Perfect
Wonderful welcoming lobby with lovely staff. Our room was divine and exactly what needed to celebrate our anniversary. We will definitely be back!
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely room with a very comfortable bed, sofa and nice bathroom. Cosy and quiet whilst being in the centre of town.
Miss, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Great location for a stay in Edinburgh.
Leonor, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful but not easy
A beautiful space, but more form than function. The heat wasn't working. Our otherwise beautiful bathroom had a slightly musty smell, little shelf space for our things, and shampoo, etc., pumps that were difficult to work. The in-room safe was needlessly complicated to work. But the staff was uniformly friendly and helpful.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Girls weekend
Fantastic location for accessing the royal mile. No parking at hotel but a few 24hr car parks a short walk away. Little bit of train noise but given the proximity to Waverley station that is to be expected. Room was spacious and well equiped
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Needs a lot of repairs
Lovely old hotel, in great location, but in need of much TLC. For the nightly price, it should be nicer quite frankly. We were given a new room right away bc the room they gave us on the 8th floor had a toilet that was already clogged before we got there. They tried to fix, but couldn't so moved us to a smaller, less pretty room, which was a stinker. Beds are SO firm, like brick. I couldn't sleep any of the 3 nights we were there due to the bed firmness. Rooms are also so HOT, the temp gauge doesn't work at all. The lift is so teeny tiny and always about 26 people trying to get in. Pretty hotel, but not worth the money at all.
Stephanie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were impressed by the hotel’s design and location. We will definitely visit again.
Benjamin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room for families. It was huge with three beds and a sitting area. Very convenient to the train station and all the sights and sounds around Edinburgh.
Brandon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Busy City without parking nearby
Beautiful hotel, large room, in the city next to the busy train station. No parking nearby, had to pay to park at the rail station 10 min walk away. No place to drop off baggage on arrival or upon checkout. Road construction and layout in this part of town is very congested. It is near a lot of tourist sites. Hotel food was average, but there are some good eateries nearby.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable room.
Great location. Close to all the tourist venues and transportation. Concierge was very knowledgeable and helpful when I discovered the room phones were unable to make local calls. They assisted in making the necessary calls. They also were able to accommodate early check in on this stay, helping in the ability to make the best of our time in Edinburgh.
Lisa, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Blythe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lara, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the history and character of the hotel, and our room. Our room was large and comfortable with great views, the bathroom was also large and nicely updated. our ONLY issue with anything was the service we received, or didn't receive during breakfast. It was disorganized, and when you would ask for things, such as coffee, they never arrived. This happened on each day we were there. Other then our experiences at breakfast we loved everything about our stay, and all of the other staff we had interaction with were friendly and helpful.
John, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service in a great location. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Room was very nice. Area around the hotel was quiet.
Jim, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel. Service a bit wobbly.
Donna, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Nate, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved this property. The hotel is iconic, the rooms were well-designed and surprisingly spacious. Restaurant (The Grand Cafe) was great for a nightcap. Location was perfectly in between the Old & New Town and super convenient for walking and the train as well as taxi/uber pick-up.
NICHOLE, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

We stayed for a night and they put us in a room next to a room they were doing construction on. Hammering and construction noise from 8am to 8pm. We went to complain and nothing was done. We wanted to take a quick rest after the train from London but it was impossible with the noise.
Cheryl, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

We originally booked and paid for this stay via Expedia. Unfortunately The Scotsman Hotel double charged us. After some work it seems they will credit us back. The restaurant food was very poor.
John, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone at the front desk was so helpful and kind!
Taylor Renee, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review