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The Scotsman Hotel

Property class: 4

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A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A luxurious lobby with a grand fireplace, elegant chandeliers, and plush seating areas.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a large chandelier, and a red sofa.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a brick building in the background.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting different levels.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Publisher Suite

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a kitchen area in the background.

Publisher Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Headline Suite

A spacious living room with a large TV, wooden cabinets, a round coffee table, and a comfortable seating area.

Headline Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Penthouse Suite

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Penthouse Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Reporter Twin or Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a lamp, a radio, and a nightstand.

Reporter Twin or Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Director Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Director Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Feature Twin or Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a nightstand.

Feature Twin or Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Reporter Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a radio, and a wooden headboard.

Reporter Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Director Twin or Double Room

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a desk, and a TV.

Director Twin or Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Director Twin or Double Room, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, a nightstand with a lamp and radio, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Feature Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a seating area.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

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. Open daily.
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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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. 722 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended, this was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for city stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in perfect location. Breakfast was lovely and we also had a great meal at the Grand Cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great classical hotel with a perfect location. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scotsman was everything we hoped it would be—clean, quiet, comfortable, and close to “the action” along the Royal Mile. And the breakfast was wonderful, complete with a professional cappuccino machine!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful five-night stay at The Scotsman Hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly, especially during check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaned daily, lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sumedha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic hotel. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was beautiful and we also popped into the Grand Cafe a few times too. The location is absolutely perfect.
Bottle of fizz and chocolates with a handwritten note as we were celebrating my husband's birthday. A lovely touch.
Our stunning room – an upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in a fabulous location. The room was pure luxury! Beds are very comfortable and the in-room amenities were above expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yermonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff, good food and great location for exploring Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great Room was brilliant Breakfast was excellent Will definitely try and stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice hotel and room. Easy to get around. Only 1 restaurant that's expensive and not for every taste. Staff were helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was gorgeous and the reception and concierge staff were fabulous. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was wonderful! The location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved my stay ! I’ll absolutely be coming back soon !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect central location when arriving by train or walking around the city. Fabulous whisky shop across the road!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I spent 2 nights at the Scotsman. It is a lovely hotel very close to the Royal Mile and just over the bridge from the train station. A great location. The hotel is beautiful and iconic. The carpets in the hallway seemed a bit worn, but our room was very spacious and comfortable. The staff was helpful, and the hotel had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Great hot cocoa, the picturehouse was so cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had room 502 which was a large room with four or five different windows looking in different directions. It was wonderful! The staff was consistently helpful and friendly and we highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff—arranged transportation to airport for us. Nice rooms, well stocked fridge/bar. Wonderful breakfast, again very friendly staff making sure all of our needs were met. I only wish our stay was longer and would highly recommend this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026