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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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Penthouse Suite | Living room | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Feature Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Exterior
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Feature Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Publisher Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

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

Reporter Twin or Double Room

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

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Director Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Double Room

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

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Feature Twin or Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Reporter Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 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

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

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

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

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

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

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Feature Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Reporter Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

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

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

Director Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Director Twin Or Double Room City View

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

Director Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Reporter Twin Or Double Room

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

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

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

Victorian hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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 spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 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

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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Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connor was the best. Friendly and very helpful in helping me with tours and with cabs. The receptionists were the best too. Highly recommend this hotel if staying in Edinburgh
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rich, Plattsburgh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Omaha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

calhoun r

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chandini, Parker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and excellent location. Right across from the train station (2 mins) and all of the cool places were just around the corner. The bathroom was amazing! With built in speakers, a heated towel stand, rainhead shower and a double vanity. BUT the service was non existent… we walked up 9 flights of stairs with 2 suitcases because we were not aware that there was an elevator from the street. We were exhausted when we got to the hotel. The reception staff was very nonchalant and instead focused on getting our credit card for payment. In our 3 days, none of the staff acknowledged us or interacted with us. In fact, they did a great job of blatantly ignoring us. Only on the last day, as we checked out, a nice young man named Ben interacted with us. Sadly, though the location and elegance was amazing, I would hesitate to recommend this hotel. They need to train their staff better and improve the service level.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Scarsdale

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central convenient and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately this grand hotel has a very loud rock music pub on back side so don’t get a room on the backside of this hotel unless you want loud music til 2am :/ the room was spacious and nice except we couldn’t get our sleep and staff could not do anything about it ; also glad we waited to rent our car too we were leaving Edinburgh bc parking is horrible ; we used uber everywhere !it us walkable to so much history and shopping , pubs & the castle ! We had a “salad” in the resyuranut which was over priced and not so great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The morning breakfast is excellent and rooms are spacious though a bit worn down in spots. Our coach had three tears in the back of it and some linen had some tears. I’m not an overly picky person but felt I should point it out so they can see the feedback.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very large room and good bed. Convenient location, though if there’s a next time I will stay in new town. The grand cafe, part of the hotel, served a delicious tea in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025