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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Penthouse Suite | Living room | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Penthouse Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Feature Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Director Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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 drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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 drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Director Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Publisher Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Feature Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

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

Upscale boutique hotel near Royal Mile
Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are located near The Scotsman Hotel, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Grand Cafe, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 79 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Grand Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 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 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Scotsman Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Scotsman Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Scotsman Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Scotsman Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this boutique hotel is steps from City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 2-minute walk and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 3 minutes.

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

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 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hotel. Great location- Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect situation and hotel was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice time there it’s a beautiful hotel highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, superb staff, comfortable room, & an excellent breakfast. I highly recommend the Scotsman Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, lovely staff and perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Beautiful room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and wonderful service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property within walking distance of many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as a hotel should be.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with exceptional staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities
Great staff, location, and restaurants. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere was great and unique. Friendly staff. Close to many points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Not very friendly staff, noisy. Pricey for very small rooms. Location is primary reason why people stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff is friendly and goes out of their way to help out. Rooms are spacious and clean. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic location and the room was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about property was excellent despite the road construction in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rens van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

SArah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite comfortable. Although a bit worn on furniture. Beds lovely. Great location to tourist attractions and to train.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful central place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location-close to the royal mile
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025