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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Exterior
Feature Family Room
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR
  • Royal Mile
    3 min walk
  • Pret a Manger
    1 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    1 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Director Double Room

Director Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room

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

Penthouse Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

  • 18 sq m
  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Director Twin or Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Feature Family Room

Feature Family Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (913)
The price is NZ$556
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Scotsman Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. .This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk

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

Victorian Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a 24-hour fitness center
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.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • 24 hours off-site parking within 656 ft (GBP 18 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Grand Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (646 square feet)
  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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

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 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. 707 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 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

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming historic hotel with lovely amenities and excellent customer service. Staff were wonderful and helpful. We will look forward to a return stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Charlottesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room; helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Scotsman Hotel. The property is gorgeous, a wonderful blend of modern traditional interior mixed with the classic architecture found across Edinburgh. Our double directors room was spacious with a modern bathroom and a charming cupola with 360 views around the city, from which I enjoyed sunrise every morning of our stay. The staff was extremely attentive, and very helpful in organizing our day to day activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central. Beautiful rooms. Lots to do and see in area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Belleville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history and character of the hotel, and our room. Our room was large and comfortable with great views, the bathroom was also large and nicely updated. our ONLY issue with anything was the service we received, or didn't receive during breakfast. It was disorganized, and when you would ask for things, such as coffee, they never arrived. This happened on each day we were there. Other then our experiences at breakfast we loved everything about our stay, and all of the other staff we had interaction with were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service in a great location. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Room was very nice. Area around the hotel was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna, Whately

Travelled with partner
Nice hotel. Service a bit wobbly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nate

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved this property. The hotel is iconic, the rooms were well-designed and surprisingly spacious. Restaurant (The Grand Cafe) was great for a nightcap. Location was perfectly in between the Old & New Town and super convenient for walking and the train as well as taxi/uber pick-up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a night and they put us in a room next to a room they were doing construction on. Hammering and construction noise from 8am to 8pm. We went to complain and nothing was done. We wanted to take a quick rest after the train from London but it was impossible with the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

We originally booked and paid for this stay via Expedia. Unfortunately The Scotsman Hotel double charged us. After some work it seems they will credit us back. The restaurant food was very poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the front desk was so helpful and kind!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Wrentham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maclean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Great location by Waverly Station and close to shopping and a variety of pubs in walking distance. Parking is the only challenge at this hotel if you’re renting or have a car as you’re parking at Waverly station. Not far but about a 5-10min walk from hotel. Would still highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Windy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about The Scotsman. Beautiful hotel, amazing staff and we were surprised with an upgrade to a suite! Extremely convenient to public transportation and tons to do within walking distance to Old and New Town. Only reason I gave 4 stars for the area was due to lots of city construction outside of the hotel. I would recommend The Scotsman for anyone looking to stay in Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at The Scotsman! Everything we wanted and the central location made not having a car no problem. Walkable to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Claire

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 7 nights at the Scotsman. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean, wonderful housekeeping, and lacked for nothing. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. We loved the bars and the cafe also.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Beautiful room! There is construction going on around it at the moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Minutes from the Royal Mile. Close to Waverley Station. A must stay destination in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024