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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

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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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (955)
The price is AU$432
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral.

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 Old Town Edinburgh 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 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

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)

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 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

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel with lots of history. Spectacular location. Good food and staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Friendly and informative staff. Nothing is a problem. Room very clean and in great locations. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architecturaly amazing facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 2 very small issues. 1 the wifi was spotty and 2 the soap dispenser bottles don't work well, but overall the these are minor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Ann

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall. Breakfast a bit disappointing for a hotel of this caliber.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Walkable to so much. Friendly and welcoming staff. Shout out to Ewan and Paul. They are both excellent at their jobs. Glad we chose The Scotsman for our 10 night stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Blythe

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Jane, middletown

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and people. Felt very safe thete.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel with excellent staff. Our room had a panoramic view of Edinburgh. A key highlight was the hotel's cinema which also offers a great combined meal deal. Would not hesitate to recommend The Scotsman Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed early October 2024 and the construction in the area is quite extensive. Wasnt loud, just made driving in the area more difficult
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024