The Scotsman Hotel

Victorian hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

The Scotsman Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy a welcoming fireplace in the lobby and memorable meals at the Grand Cafe. Guests love the excellent breakfast, attentive staff, and prime location for exploring Edinburgh.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Twin Or Double Room

Sleeps 2

Publisher Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Headline Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Rainfall showerhead

80 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

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 Twin Beds

Director Double Room

Wonderful

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 Twin Beds

Feature Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Reporter Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Director Twin or Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

18 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

34 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Feature Family Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

2 bathrooms

50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Reporter Double Room

Sleeps 2

Director Double Room

Sleeps 2

Publisher Suite

Sleeps 2

Director Twin Or Double Room

Sleeps 2

Director Twin Or Double Room City View

Sleeps 2

Reporter Twin Or Double Room

Sleeps 2

Feature Twin Or Double Room City View

Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

Sleeps 2

Feature Family Room

Sleeps 4

Headline Suite

Sleeps 2

About the area

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR

What's nearby

Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
George Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

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

‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
‪Brewhemia - ‬1 min walk
‪Albanach - ‬2 min walk
‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
‪Royal Mile Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Royal Mile

Princes Street and Grassmarket are located near The Scotsman Hotel, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception 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), coffee/tea in reception and coworking spaces
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a banquet hall
Wedding services, concierge services and 4 meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location

Room features

All 79 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Designer toiletries and hairdryers
55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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.
Lift
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

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 22.50 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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?

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

Where is The Scotsman Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this boutique hotel is steps away 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 St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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The Scotsman Hotel 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

16 Nov 2025

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

Great hotel, loved the whisky in the room

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kee

25 Oct 2025

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

Excellent hotel in a great location

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

15 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, nice rooms, large and spacious, great staff, amazing breakfast. Would recommend it if visiting Edinburgh

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

14 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great staff. Very nice hotel and room.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

16 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room and the hotel were wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great experience and highly recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

14 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Helpful staff, beautiful room, convenient to train station.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

30 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was very attentive and the restaurant was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

23 Sept 2025

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

Great room, service and location. Definitely would stay again

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

17 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was very nice and accommodating. They brought us some extra tea and coffee when we ran out, had our room ready ahead of time and accommodated a late checkout request without issue. The property is nice and extremely convenient to the royal mile and train stops at Waverley station as well as the St Andrews Park tram.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

17 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It’s a beautiful hotel in every way. However, the carpet throughout the hotel needed to be cleaned which I suppose was a challenge during the very rainy weather Edinburgh was experiencing.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

11 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff is very friendly and accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margareth

23 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved our room and the character. This hotel is conveniently located by the rail and food and royal mile. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

21 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great property and great rooms at the center of downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

3 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Overall very nice. Not quite as nice as we’d hoped but you can’t have everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

4 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel. The only negative comment I have is the carpet was filthy.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

21 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel. Pricy but the rooms were spacious and very nice. Lots of construction going on in the area but in an old town that obviously happens. We did not hear anything construction noise from our room.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

16 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff at the Scotsman was kind and attentive. Edinburgh is a fantastic city and the Scotsman was the perfect location for our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rich

6 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

28 Sept 2025

Liked: Amenities

Staff is top notch! They help you with anything you need. Literally the best people ever. Beautiful amenities and rooms. Super convenient location to anywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

13 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel, however, there is no taxi station in front of the hotel due to construction.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

24 Aug 2025

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

Beautiful historical hotel. Close to the Royal Mile.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

5 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. Comfortable bed. The refrigerator in our room was said to be more of a cooler than refrigerator however everything in it was warm. Not cool in the least. Asked for it to be checked 3 times but nothing improved. Everything else, however, was very nice. The food in the restaurant in the hotel was delicious. Staff were very pleasant. I would stay here again just for the location.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

13 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved everything about this hotel. Our only negative feedback is there were no hair dryers in the rooms and the restaurant on floor 3 was slow and rude service. We waited 40 minutes just to be greeted for our drinks.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025