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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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The Scotsman Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy a welcoming fireplace in the lobby and memorable meals at the Grand Cafe. Guests love the excellent breakfast, attentive staff, and prime location for exploring Edinburgh.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Publisher Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Publisher Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Twin or Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Director Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Feature Twin or Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Twin or Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Director Twin or Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Feature Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Feature Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Publisher Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Director Twin Or Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Director Twin Or Double Room City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Director Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Reporter Twin Or Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Twin Or Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Feature Twin Or Double Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Feature Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Headline Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Mile Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Royal Mile
Princes Street and Grassmarket are located near The Scotsman Hotel, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Grand Cafe, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and coworking spaces
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 79 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

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

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.
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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

Property 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 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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Scotsman Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Scotsman Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Scotsman Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this boutique hotel is steps from City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 2-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 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

Kee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Pricy but the rooms were spacious and very nice. Lots of construction going on in the area but in an old town that obviously happens. We did not hear anything construction noise from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very nice. Not quite as nice as we’d hoped but you can’t have everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel! Everything was incredible. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Amenities
Staff is top notch! They help you with anything you need. Literally the best people ever. Beautiful amenities and rooms. Super convenient location to anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, however, there is no taxi station in front of the hotel due to construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the service was excellent, the room was lovely. Couldn't recommend more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. Comfortable bed. The refrigerator in our room was said to be more of a cooler than refrigerator however everything in it was warm. Not cool in the least. Asked for it to be checked 3 times but nothing improved. Everything else, however, was very nice. The food in the restaurant in the hotel was delicious. Staff were very pleasant. I would stay here again just for the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, superb staff, comfortable room, & an excellent breakfast. I highly recommend the Scotsman Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic location and the room was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central convenient and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was amazing!! What a fantastic experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel location was excellent but beyond that the decor, service and food were all wonderful. Every staff member was helpful and friendly. I would absolutely stay there again if I were lucky enough to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel with friendly and professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful central place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the hotel was awesome. Location to the Royal mile could not be beat. Staff was professional, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Arti

Liked: Staff & service
The property is situated in a great area, accessible to all the sites and shopping. Our rooms’ bathroom glass door was improperly installed so it was crooked and could gave shattered because it was banging into the other glass door. The drywall in the bathroom seemed cracked as well. There are no extra toiletries such as qtips/dental kit/comb etc but the shampoo/conditioner are good. The gym is beautiful and this hotel is extremely convenient to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel. It was close to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about property was excellent despite the road construction in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location-close to the royal mile
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025