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The Scotsman Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Penthouse Suite | Living room
Penthouse Suite | Living area
Feature Family Room
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
The Scotsman Hotel offers upscale boutique comfort near Royal Mile. Discover a charming blend of old and new, from the fireplace in the lobby to Grand Cafe's delicious meals. Guests rave about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location - making this hotel a haven for relaxation and exploration. Enjoy 4 meeting rooms, coworking spaces, coffee/tea in the lobby or simply unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Minibar
The current price is AU$623
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

Room options

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Director Double Room

Director Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room

Feature Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Penthouse Suite | Living area

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Director Twin or Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite

Publisher Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Feature Family Room

Feature Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 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

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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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
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

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Hotel size

    • 79 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
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.

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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

Popular mentions

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Location
Breakfast
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Food
Bed
Train station
Restaurant
Lobby

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as superb, good, delightful, and excellent with many options available. (31 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served excellent meals with great service and reasonably priced options. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel with friendly and professional staff
Judy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely team, nice rooms, ideal locato explore Central Edinburgh
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Stunning bedroom and bathroom. A little welcoming dram of whiskey to enjoy. But best of all were the friendly helpful staff. A wonderful stay!
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful with great location

Beautiful building in an ideal location. While there is current street construction outside, it is not heard inside the hotel.
Neil, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

About our stay

The location is very convenient to everything. The staff was great to help with places to go eat and advice for traveling the town.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place in Edinburgh

Wonderful classic hotel with great location. Wonderful restaurant.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!

Wonderful location; helpful staff; great food; easy to walk and experience the magic of Edinburgh
Sandy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Lovely hotel in the center of Edinburgh, very comfortable stay. We’d for sure come again.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top notch service and accommodation. Beautiful room and the staff went above and beyond. This was our second stay at the Scotsman. Only disappointment was dinner. We both had the tenderloin at 55 pounds a plate. Very overpriced. The tenderloin was very overcooked and a poor cut and very thin.
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall we had a very positive experience. The only wobble was trying to get a drink in the Grand Cafe later in the evening. The bartender ignored us and we eventualy left. Other than that, a lovely visit.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel and great staff along with a excellent location. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
rachel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and Hotel. Comfortable beds. Family suite is huge.
Dennis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in great location

Great location and lovely staff. The room was very nice and a great size, although it looked out on to a brick wall which made it very dark. The breakfast was very good and the service was excellent.
Lyndsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 star

Amazing stay. Highly recommended.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great city!!
Marcos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and rooms. Parking garage wasn’t too far away to walk from and there is so much to do in the area.
Rosslyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and really friendly staff!
Rhea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a chance to spend a night in Edinburgh and this place was fantastic. The location is great, the staff was very helpful and I wish we were able to stay a couple more days. Will definitely stay here next time.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is perfect. Right at the edge of old town with all the shopping and attractions in walking distance. Great staff, friendly and helpful.
Ann-Marie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place that any first timer would love!
Mirim, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in Edinburgh
Nicola Ann, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely room with a very comfortable bed, sofa and nice bathroom. Cosy and quiet whilst being in the centre of town.
Miss, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous customer service. Gorgeous room. Quirky bits of the hotel - just an all round great experience.
Miles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old hotel with lots of history. Spectacular location. Good food and staff. Would stay here again.
Sinead, 3-night trip

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 trip