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The Scotsman Hotel

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

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Front of property
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Feature Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is ₹27,814
₹33,377 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
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 | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

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 | 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
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 | 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Director Twin or Double Room, City View

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
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 (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

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 reception 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), wedding services and tour/ticket information
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 79 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 22.50 for adults and from 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scotsman Hotel?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scotsman Hotel on 22 Apr 2025 start from ₹27,813.83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

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

Where is The Scotsman Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this boutique hotel is steps away 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 Edinburgh Waverley Station is 3 minutes.

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The Scotsman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 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

Rebecca

Beautiful property, lovely staff and perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great place to stay with a convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Very nice hotel with exceptional staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

fantastic location and the room was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Beautiful hotel with friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

A wonderful central place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Excellent location. Super close to Waverley. Easy walking to both new and old towns.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

Location-close to the royal mile
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

I liked the location of the hotel. It was close to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Fantastic service, great location and beautiful property. Super cozy. We stayed 3 nights and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Very nice hotel. Close to train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Great location for reaching the Royal Mile, lovely, large rooms (Reporter rooms)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerrie Michelle

The staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

The Scotsman was a truly wonderful experience from booking until leaving! We will come back again if we return to Edinburgh!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

My room was just beautiful! It was the best room I stayed in during my entire trip. I wish I could have stayed there longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

We come every Easter. Have done for the past 4 years.We love this hotel . Clean comfortable and quiet, which ticks all the boxes . Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadina

We had a wonderful stay at The Scotsman. The location is ideal for exploring both the Old Town and the newer Princes St. We will definitely stay here again when we return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

We loved the convenience of this mproperty
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Quiet, clean, cozy, room wasn't just plain drywalled walls. Room had some character. Front desk staff were super nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Superb hotel, full of character in such an excellent location. We even had a room with turret. Lovely staff, very helpful. You defiantly get what you pay for with this hotel, 60 seconds walk from the Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Ivor (been there for 24 years) was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ramon

Overall a gem. The location is perfect with access to the train station, the royal mile and market street. Quiet and great rooms. The only complaint is the small and slow elevator, which is nothing. Will be staying here again, loved the hotel and the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Stunning hotel and great staff along with a excellent location. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

No complaints. An old building with exceptional charm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Great hotel, great city!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024