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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
$404
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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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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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

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

  • 861 sq ft
  • 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
(33 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

4-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center 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 onsite.
The Scotsman Hotel offers 79 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

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

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to 4 meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area.

The Scotsman Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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. 710 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was amazing!! What a fantastic experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gwenllyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The price point is high for the room we had, which did not look anything like what was advertised. If you like being in the center of the tourist stuff, this is a good location, but there are other hotels close enough that are less expensive. Lovely building in the front (Grand Cafe), but that seems to be a facade. I checked the date of the last renovation and it was a long time ago, hence the impression that the place is just tired. And breakfast is not included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

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

Excellent

Excellent hotel very friendly and attentive staff. Comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica Vail

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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