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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Royal Mile

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Front of property
Feature Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Penthouse Suite | Terrace/patio
Director Twin or Double Room, City View | City view
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR
  • Royal Mile
    3 min walk
  • Princes Street
    3 min walk
  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Director Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Penthouse Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

  • 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

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Feature Family Room

Feature Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Feature Family Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

  • 366.0 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel places you steps from Royal Mile and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and City Art Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Royal Mile
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 meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Scotsman Hotel.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1899
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Scotsman Hotel to the airport?

The Scotsman Hotel is 8.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scotsman Hotel?

As of Nov 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scotsman Hotel on Dec 8, 2024 start from $283.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Scotsman Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Scotsman Hotel.

How close is The Scotsman Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (33-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Scotsman Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Scotsman Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Scotsman Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Scotsman Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Scotsman Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Scotsman Hotel have a pool?

The Scotsman Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Scotsman Hotel have a restaurant?

The Scotsman Hotel is home to Grand Cafe, which features brunch.

Does The Scotsman Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Scotsman Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Scotsman Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1079 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1079 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

Stephen, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but construction work outside the hotel made getting a cab/uber difficult. Loved the bathroom and meals in the restaurant were reasonably priced and delicious. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our two night stay.The staff promptly helped us with our luggage upon arrival. They don’t have on premises parking or valet so we did have to park in a lot that was a bit of a walk away. Our room was gorgeous with great views and the bed was comfortable. We plan to stay again on our next visit to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

fiame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lynda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were not told of the huge amount of construction right outside hotel doors. Had to arrive and leave thru a basement entrance. Also do not feel our room was actually the room we paid xor on hotels.com. There ere two so called Reporter rooms advertised and we choose the better and our room was cramped and looking at a wall. It was hot and stuffy and plugs not working etc. Porters were very nice but overall staff at desk very disinterested. Very disappointing stay and feel we deserve a credit on our credit card.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good location and we can walk around to the restaurant and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Ft. Myers

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Loved the historical aspect, but the rooms were historical/modern - great bathrooms and wonderfully large shower with very cool fixtures! When you check in, realize you are on the 4th floor. It was a bit confusing when we checked in, took off to our room and then wanted to leave - we tried the Ground floor, 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor - gave up, went down to the ground floor again outside the back of hotel next to the train station (super convenient) and walked around the block back to the front door. Ten min later, we learned the error of our ways! LOL Recommend to front desk staff to let guests know this little detail upon check-in :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful, but parking situation and drop off of luggage was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The start here are amazing! Jessica upgraded us to a suite upon learning it was our 45th anniversary night and the hotel sent champagne. Thank you Jessica and all the hotel staff. Today, the staff member at the desk was so kind as well..did not catch his name…so helpful! Loved our stay so much we canceled another hotel on Friday to come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice but the carpet outside out our room needed some cleaning. It kind of looked like someone may have vomited and it left a bad stain. Small amount of hair in the shower. Some water damage on ceilings but probably to be expected in such an old building. It was truly beautiful though and concierge was amazing. There was construction during our stay and unfortunately a lot of noise on the 2nd floor all during the night. After moving to the 6th floor, there was no noise. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scotsman Hotel is great. The staff is excellent The building is unique An old Newpaper building transformed into a hotel. Is in the heart of the action In Old Town Edinburgh. Outside the building is a mess of construction but I side is an oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Edinburgh
This hotel is superb! Great location, wonderful restaurant, helpful staff…everything you could ask for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Overpriced, but fine.
Check in was a bit rough, room was fine, lovely view of the castle. Great location but definitely not a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but expensive
Good location. Room was nice with good layout, excellent wardrobe space and tv. Bathroom had a very large shower and was well set out. We had 4 pillows and all were terrible but the bed was ok. Lifts took ages each time we needed to use them but generally we walked the stairs. Staff were friendly but sometimes lacked clearing breakfast tables.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lee Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and very clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The food in the restaurant was fine but not great. Location was perfect. Dram of whisky, in the room, was fun- wish it had been available every day. Oscar, in the Press Room, was incredibly friendly and fun to spend the evening with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Akhil

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced hotel. Paid top $$ for a substandard property with limited amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Raul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and location, needs upkeeping
Staff is amazing and hotel is historic with big comfortable rooms. Unfortunately our heating system was not operating so room was chilly- staff gave us portable heater but obviously if spending 500 pounds a night expected better room temperature controls. The hotel also coils touch us its doorways that appear beat up from all the suitcases banging into them. But the staff makes up for these minor shortcomings plus the ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Akhil

The room had a smell from the drains - funky old smell of dated plumbing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024