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The Scotsman Hotel

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Relax in this stylish living room with a high ceiling, featuring a large sofa, flat-screen TV, and dining area.
Relax in a stylish room with a plush sofa, comfortable armchair, and desk with a telephone and computer.
Enjoy dining al fresco in this charming outdoor space with round tables and comfortable seating, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.
Step up to the entrance of The Scotsman, where a grand black door and arched windows welcome you.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, comfortable armchair, and flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Director Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 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
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Reporter Twin or Double Room

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

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

Penthouse Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Reporter Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 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
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 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
(30 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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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 3 minutes on foot from Princes Street
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.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1004 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

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel with friendly and professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Top notch hotel puts hospitality first!

Scotsman is a top notch hotel in the perfect spot, especially if you're traveling through Waverley train station. It is steps from the Royal Mile. We arrived early (7am) on a sleeper train from London. Too early to check-in, but the hotel was able to hold our baggage while we explored Edinburgh before the crowds arrived. This 3-night stay was the start of a longer trip. We took the train back to London several days later and the Scotsman staff were kind enough to hold our baggage again for a few hours while we got a few last looks around the city before our midnight sleeper train departed. This was so helpful and appreciated, especially since we were no longer registered guests. It's nice to see a hotel with that level of hospitality (thank you Jessica and Pauline at reception). We will be back Edinburgh and wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else. BTW, a couple of drams of complimentary scotch in the room upon arriving was appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the hotel was awesome. Location to the Royal mile could not be beat. Staff was professional, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanlu, Markham

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanlu, Markham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello Scotsman Team, Thank you so much for hosting us, we truly enjoy the stay here! Special thanks to the staff who help us to send out post cards. Shall our path cross again in the future! Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Atlanta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were beautify and spacious. Recently renovated and very well done. Lobby & amenities are poor. Parking is far away. Hotel Lobby inaccessible from street. No help with accessing building lobby, luggage. This made the entry to this property a very difficult experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come every Easter. Have done for the past 4 years.We love this hotel . Clean comfortable and quiet, which ticks all the boxes . Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick, Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scotsman was a truly wonderful experience from booking until leaving! We will come back again if we return to Edinburgh!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 4 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

John

Travelled with family and small children
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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top notch service and accommodation. Beautiful room and the staff went above and beyond. This was our second stay at the Scotsman. Only disappointment was dinner. We both had the tenderloin at 55 pounds a plate. Very overpriced. The tenderloin was very overcooked and a poor cut and very thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in the perfect location from which to explore Old Town and New Town. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance. Staff was very polite. Negative would be the noise at night. We stayed there over a weekend and there was street noise/partying until late.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Super close to Waverley. Easy walking to both new and old towns.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall we had a very positive experience. The only wobble was trying to get a drink in the Grand Cafe later in the evening. The bartender ignored us and we eventualy left. Other than that, a lovely visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher

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

Don't book do your research

Warning! Do not book this hotel as it is an absolute con-job! Was called 5 minutes before check in time to tell me the hotel was overbooked! Offered us an upgrade at another hotel but it wasn't an upgrade. Waited 5 hours before they actually paid the other hotel so couldn't check in a room. This hotel has a history of this. Please just Google it and you will see others like myself. Absolutely shocking and disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel. It was close to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zayte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025