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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile

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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, in the city's center, offers a practical retreat with a 24-hour gym and dry cleaning. The 1900 Brasserie serves meals on-site, and in-room WiFi keeps guests connected. Visitors praise the helpful staff and the hotel's strategic location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 27 of 27 rooms

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Two Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Upscale hotel near Royal Mile
Near Princes Street and Grassmarket, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 211 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • 1900 Bar
  • 1900 Brasserie

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

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

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Scotland
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Barcelo Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is steps from City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 2-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1004 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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lovely staff and we will be bacl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service. Can’t wait to see it once renovations are done.
Vire from room
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiren

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

Excellent Location, Comfortable rooms

Excellent location, amazing room and amenities. Very quiet room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

SHEUE CHING

Due to the ongoing constructions.. it was hard to locate the hotel as it's covered with scaffolding. Perhaps there is a need to inform customers on this prior their stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! Very convenient to the royal mile and a lot of sightseeing locations. The beds were incredibly comfy. My friend and I knocked out hard every night. Highly recommended this Hilton!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel! The staff went above and beyond! Great location and close to the train station and The Royal Mile/High Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff, comfortable room and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing trip, lovely spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thought it was brilliant Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location on the Royal Mile. The area was congested with tourists. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Coffee cups in room were sticky and unwashed. Booked two single beds and was given one double bed. Area is perfect but price for room too high for what it was. Staff were helpful friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarahjane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and pleasant, staff where extremely helpful and friendly , would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avetik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location,very nice hotel ,clean kind of big room compared to UK different cities and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To his hotel is centrally located to all many attractions in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very well located. The staff is ok, they could be more client oriented.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Great stay

Thought the hotel was really nice, friendly service from reception, concierge and restaurant. Gym was well equipped. Comfortable and quiet rooms. Centrally located for royal mile and princes st.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room 505 was fantastic. Staff were so helpful at reception
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel had a great location, unfourtunatley it were under construction, however that didn´t effect the service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

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

Ticked every box

Lovely welcome. Baggage drop off service before check in and after checkout. Very good breakfast. Room great, huge beds. Fabulous location. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be coming back here! Excellent Customer Service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hilton Carlton was a perfect hotel to stay while wanting to explore all that Edinburgh has to offer. Old Town and New Town seemed only a few steps away. There were plenty of dining and shopping options all in proximity. The staff was courteous and the rooms were clean. The hallways were a bit of a maze, but helped us get out steps in! Also love Ms the spiral staircase down to the exercise room.

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