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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, 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
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Minibar
The price is £206
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Room options

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

Director Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Feature Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • 80 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reporter Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Publisher Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Feature Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Map
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 28 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 23 min walk

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

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Scotsman Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Grand Cafe, which serves lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and George Street. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 79 rooms
  • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 18 per night; discounts available)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1899
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Grand Cafe – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 18 per night (656 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Scotsman Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Scotsman Hotel 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 The Scotsman Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Scotsman Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scotsman Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Scotsman Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Scotsman Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Scotsman Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Grand Cafe.
What's the area around The Scotsman Hotel like?
The Scotsman Hotel is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 7-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

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

Reviews

6/10 Good

Beautiful but not easy
A beautiful space, but more form than function. The heat wasn't working. Our otherwise beautiful bathroom had a slightly musty smell, little shelf space for our things, and shampoo, etc., pumps that were difficult to work. The in-room safe was needlessly complicated to work. But the staff was uniformly friendly and helpful.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Girls weekend
Fantastic location for accessing the royal mile. No parking at hotel but a few 24hr car parks a short walk away. Little bit of train noise but given the proximity to Waverley station that is to be expected. Room was spacious and well equiped
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Needs a lot of repairs
Lovely old hotel, in great location, but in need of much TLC. For the nightly price, it should be nicer quite frankly. We were given a new room right away bc the room they gave us on the 8th floor had a toilet that was already clogged before we got there. They tried to fix, but couldn't so moved us to a smaller, less pretty room, which was a stinker. Beds are SO firm, like brick. I couldn't sleep any of the 3 nights we were there due to the bed firmness. Rooms are also so HOT, the temp gauge doesn't work at all. The lift is so teeny tiny and always about 26 people trying to get in. Pretty hotel, but not worth the money at all.
Stephanie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were impressed by the hotel’s design and location. We will definitely visit again.
Benjamin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room for families. It was huge with three beds and a sitting area. Very convenient to the train station and all the sights and sounds around Edinburgh.
Brandon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Busy City without parking nearby
Beautiful hotel, large room, in the city next to the busy train station. No parking nearby, had to pay to park at the rail station 10 min walk away. No place to drop off baggage on arrival or upon checkout. Road construction and layout in this part of town is very congested. It is near a lot of tourist sites. Hotel food was average, but there are some good eateries nearby.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable room.
Great location. Close to all the tourist venues and transportation. Concierge was very knowledgeable and helpful when I discovered the room phones were unable to make local calls. They assisted in making the necessary calls. They also were able to accommodate early check in on this stay, helping in the ability to make the best of our time in Edinburgh.
Lisa, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Blythe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lara, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Nate, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zev, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Lynda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s good location and we can walk around to the restaurant and shopping.
Sara, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
Elaine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was wonderful, but parking situation and drop off of luggage was terrible
Jesus, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
cynthia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Ashley, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jill, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edinburgh
This hotel is superb! Great location, wonderful restaurant, helpful staff…everything you could ask for!
Mary, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marco, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved!!
Faye, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM