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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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Penthouse Suite | Living room
Exterior
Reception
Meeting facility
Reception

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Publisher Suite

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

Penthouse Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

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

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Director Double Room

Director Double Room

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

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Feature Twin or Double Room

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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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Director Twin or Double Room

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

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

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

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

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

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Feature Family Room

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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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Director Twin Or Double Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Director Twin Or Double Room City View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Reporter Twin Or Double Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Feature Twin Or Double Room City View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Feature Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Scotsman Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Princes Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Victorian hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Grand Cafe, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
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 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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 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

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. 714 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
R. Room was styish and spacious. Staff courteous and friendly. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and inviting. The bed was very comfortable. I honestly could find no fault. We had lunch in the Grand restaurant and the French onion soup is to die for. I am disabled and travel with a mobility scooter. There was a young man, I believe his name is Oliver. He was such a delight and very helpful. He helped us with getting an uber and event assisted us on our walk to the car. He smiled and was just lovely. Also, I cannot remember her name, but there was a lovely Irish lass who walked with me to the elevator and outside to get my train. Just an absolutely delightful stay. Really enjoyed the Regency experience also.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room, courteous staff. The grand cafe was lovely for drinks at the end of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Cerritos

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was indeed spotless and the lovely staff were polite, courteous and efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Cypress

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Everything was so comfortable, beautifully decorated and overall just a fabulous place to be. I will cherish the memories there forever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Errol

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpets in the room are looking a bit grubby. There was a young blonde waitress in the breakfast room that looked like she had just woken up, not brushed her hair and her white shirt looked like she had slept in it, it was so creased and tatty. She also has a bad work ethic standing at the toaster to keep warm and not lifting dish!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing suite I had. Beautiful decor luxurious finish , stunning bathrooms. Great cinema too. Rooms are immaculate and spacious. Breakfast was ok. I asked for eggs royale , wasn’t hot. Salmon cold. My only slight complaint
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026