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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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Café
Exterior
Meeting facility
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Publisher Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Director Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Feature Twin or Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Feature Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Director Twin Or Double Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Reporter Twin Or Double Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior detail

Feature Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Feature Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

Boutique hotel with 24-hour fitness centre, steps from Royal Mile
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service and conference space are on-site.
The Scotsman Hotel offers 79 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scotsman Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 4 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Scotsman Hotel.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Grand Cafe – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1011 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best location for traveling to Edinburgh as its walking distance to everything. The rooms were beautiful and the bed very comfortable. Would recommend this hotel to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very elegant and spacious room! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kee, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

The room was very nice. Breakfast was Ok. Lots of construction in and around the hotel. The best thing the hotel offers is its location which is wonderful. You can walk to train station. Maybe 30 meters.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Georgia

The room was beautiful until you looked closer. It was absolutely filthy. I walked in the front door of the hotel and the door opposite had beautiful moulding. Unfortunately it was so covered with dust the top was an entirely different colour. When we got to our room it was the same. I picked up the throw blanket at the foot of our bed to find a long black hair and lots of questionable bits on our lovely white duvet. The carpet was the worst. I couldn’t walk on it without slippers or shoes. Disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Travelled with group
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

Casey

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Scott, Fox Island

Travelled with partner
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

John A S

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

Location can’t be beat, staff are superb

Great staff, friendly unobtrusive service, would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana, Uniersity Place

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Helpful staff. Great walkable location to all of Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Edinburgh

Very friendly staff. Very close to train station and central location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Fountain Hills

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was awful. There was a wedding on one of the nights I stayed and the music was so loud in my room I could clearly hear the lyrics. It went on until 2 am. When I complained they told me they would comp my breakfasts, but they still charged me for them. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025