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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers an inviting retreat with a 24-hour gym and dry cleaning services. Enjoy a meal at 1900 Brasserie or connect to in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and ideal location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £187
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Why we love this property

Dine in style
This hotel tempts taste buds with a restaurant and bar. Culinary perks include buffet breakfast and vegan, vegetarian dining options.
Blissful slumber spot
Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding create a hypo-allergenic sanctuary for guests. Blackout drapes ensure privacy while 24-hour room service satisfies.

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club lounge access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 28 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street. You can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This Victorian hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 266 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1900
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 112
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Herbie More's – This bar specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 27.50 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

What's the area around Hilton Edinburgh Carlton like?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 8-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and good quality. (45 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was excellent, staff very friendly, location perfect
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff
Huseyin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is a perfect place to stay when exploring Edinburgh. Friendly staff, inviting lobby bar and great location. You will find a wide range of restaurants just around the corner, and a lot of sights within walking distance.
Ivar Berner, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast
Nkululeko, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A little confusing at check in as I added one night at the start of the stay which they didn’t have that request from me. The staff was very helpful and friendly, especially at the front desk and restaurant areas.
Bob, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend! We really enjoyed our stay, the hotel is in a great location, the room was lovely and clean, the staff were very helpful. Thank you!
Lauren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location, staff and room were brilliant
Rob, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely, clean hotel. Great breakfast buffet and very friendly and helpful staff.
Rachel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All around amazing
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great location.
Stephanie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room with very comfy bed. Ideal location for sight seeing
Rachael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, excellent breakfast buffet.
James, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Concierge was responsive and quick
Denise, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were wonderful, hotel is stunning couldn’t fault a thing. Room was very spacious, great night sleep
Marcela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything good
Ruben, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, convenient location and very friendly & helpful staff.
Trevor, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fabulous location, staff were exceptional, great choice of drinks and cocktails from the bar. Room was spacious, clean and most of all quiet
Kirsty, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Spacious airy room, but noisy door to next room, bungled checkin, only one tiny lift for large hotel both guests and staff. Tired corridors. Poor value imo.
Will, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Vibeke, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel. Amazing location and we were lucky that our room looked out over the Royal Mile! Incredibly comfy beds, helpful staff and amazing breakfast. Only minus points would be that the headboards were a bit worn and there was no hairdryer.
Abigail, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Ole Erik A., 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Raheem, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall this was a great place to stay with an excellent location, amazing breakfast, clean and well maintained rooms. The only downside while we visited was that only 1 of the 3 elevators was working. The location of breakfast meant that we watched a lot of elderly people struggle with waiting for the elevator which was routinely filled with staff taking bedding to the floors above and they had to wait long periods for it to come back since the other elevators were not working. Once they get this resolved it will not be an issue. We were 2 adults and child of 17 years staying there.
Sarah, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room booked was for twin room, although two double beds were provided, one was a sofa bed which was not as comfy for an adult. Also TV poor reception.....basic channels not always connecting.....no ability to screen share for netflix etc. Location excellent.
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly aproachable staff, good size room, comfortable beds, delicious breakfast and ideal location
Linda, 2-night trip