The Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
The Scotsman Hotel
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Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper. Each unique room and suite at the Scotsman Hotel boasts individual features, including curved corner window bays with scenic views of the city and a marble-tiled en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a 48-seat cinema, free Wi-Fi, free Scotsman Newspaper, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service. Situated a 1-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, this hotel offers discounted parking, available at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park (long stay) on New Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
Maik
Netherlands“Great location, super friendly staff, great breakfast and a great overall atmosphere. It’s a bit on the pricier side, but worth it if you have the money to spend.”- Sijbesma Netherlands“Friendly and helpfull staff. The hotel is absolutely beautifull end right in the middle of Edinburghs oldtown. Luxurious rooms with loads of facilities. Good breakfast.”
James
Australia“Lovely big room, very comfortable. Good breakfast and excellent central location”- Jennifer Australia“comfy beds and beautiful room Staff were incredible, and lots of little extra touches.”
Paul Australia“The hotel was very well located, just off the Royal Mile, and easy walking distance to many attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, restaurants, pubs, cafes and public transport. Our room was spacious, quiet, comfortable and clean, with a nice...”- Jane
United Kingdom“The location was excellent, right next to Waverley train station and right in the centre of the old town, everything was just a short walk away.” 
Matt
United Arab Emirates“The room was well-decorated and well-equipped. The location was ideal and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast was very good!”
Susan
Canada“very impressive hotel, the staff could not be more helpful, shout out to charlie who helped us with the luggage from the pavement when we got out of the taxi and ivor who not only collected our luggage but took us right to the waiting room in the...”- Tatiana
Singapore“We've got a fantastic highrised room with the stunning rooftop view over the city, The room was very spacious, the bed - big and comfortable (ideal - not too hard, not too soft), and the number of pillows was big enough to comfort ourselves. The...” 
Zaina
Kuwait“The location was great and the rooms were massive.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Grand Cafe
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Scotsman HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Laundry
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
House rulesThe Scotsman Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The hotel entrance is by the left hand side of The Scotsman steps, next to Brewhemia.
At check-in, your credit card will be preauthorised for the full amount, plus a deposit to cover possible extra charges. Your card will then be charged at check-out for the correct cost of your stay.
When booking more than 5 rooms or more than ten nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
FAQs about The Scotsman Hotel
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The Scotsman Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Grand Cafe
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The Scotsman Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Movie nights
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Guests staying at The Scotsman Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
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The prices at The Scotsman Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Scotsman Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Scotsman Hotel include:
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
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Check-in at The Scotsman Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
