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8.8 / 10 Guest Rating

The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, gb

The Scotsman Hotel - main view

About the Property

Majestic 4-Star Hotel with Historic Charm

Scenic Views and Luxury Amenities
Indulge in the breathtaking views of Carlton Hill and Princes Street Gardens from your room's curved corner window bays. Relax in the marble-tiled en suite bathroom and enjoy the comfort of luxury Egyptian cotton linen.

Entertainment and Convenience
Experience the luxury of a 48-seat cinema within the hotel premises. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and catch up on the latest news with a complimentary Scotsman Newspaper. Benefit from the convenience of a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.

Prime Location with Exclusive Offer
Located just steps away from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, the Scotsman Hotel offers discounted parking at the nearby Edinburgh Waverley Station car park. Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

The hotel entrance is by the left hand side of The Scotsman steps, next to Brewhemia. At check-in, your credit card will be preauthorised for the full amount, plus a deposit to cover possible extra charges. Your card will then be charged at check-out for the correct cost of your stay. When booking more than 5 rooms or more than ten nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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1/10

Reporter Twin or Double Room

This room has floor to ceiling wooden paneled walls.

31 sqm
Sleeps 2
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
MinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Director Twin or Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,084.39

$867.51

Includes taxes & fees

Director Twin or Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,164.38

$931.5

Includes taxes & fees
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Reporter Double Room

This room has floor to ceiling wooden paneled walls.

31 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
MinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Reporter Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,066.6

$853.28

Includes taxes & fees

Reporter Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,146.58

$917.26

Includes taxes & fees
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Director Double Room

This room has floor to ceiling wooden paneled walls.

34 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
MinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Director Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,084.39

$867.51

Includes taxes & fees

Director Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,164.38

$931.5

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.8
Excellent3590 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the beautiful location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness7.3
Service8.3
Location10.0
Room Quality8.8
Amenities9.3
Value for Money8.3
Food and Beverage8.7
Overall Experience9.8

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JanettegbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Great location. Room very comfy. Very quiet which is great in the busy area it is. Staff nice. Little welcome choccies and prosecco for my husbands birthday which was a lovely surprise!

The only thing really was the restaurant. The cocktails were terrible, largely water and they were extortionate. £38 for 2 and honestly there was 30mls of liquid at most. Quite disappointing. Wouldn’t return to the restaurant again as have been a couple of times and same experience each time. But the hotel was nice.

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StellaarAR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Muy buen hotel. Excelente ubicación"

9.0

El hotel está ubicado en un edificio antiguo muy bien conservado. Muy limpio y con una excelente ubicación. Cerca de todo. El desayuno muy bueno y el personal amable.

Solo un detalle: el check out es a las 11 y el día que nos íbamos nos estaban golpeando la puerta a las 11.01 preguntando cuándo nos íbamos para hacer la limpieza. Me pareció innecesario

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JennyauAU
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Sunday roast was delicious, would definitely go back and recommend"

10.0

Great location and staff were exceptional

Nothing

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ronas748EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Quite simply outstanding!"

10.0

We had the leavers Prom at the Scotsman last Friday night. I was not looking forward to it as we’d been there about 5 years ago and it hadn’t been great. However, and this is a big however, it was OUTSTANDING. The staff were so attentive, checking in, checking on allergies etc. The food, and they were catering for a huge group, was incredible. The beef daube was melt in the mouth and the dauphinois, delicious. Also, not sure how they managed it with a party so large, but it was piping hot. The venue too was beautiful, like the magical land we want for our kids leaving. So, honestly, can’t recommend highly enough. Book it. Book it now. Another quick shout out to the staff, from the bloke who was in charge to the waiting staff, what a 360. Immense. Thank you.

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SophiagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Rude staff, not so clean rooms"

5.0

The location was great for what we needed

Paid £600 to stay a night here, the room was large but there was hair in the bed, the carpet filthy and stained and the robes were so so worn it felt/looked like it had been washed and reused 300 times. Didn’t feel a welcoming atmosphere on check in, Went for a drink after checking in, the host (Asian lady) was incredibly rude and not accommodating I asked if I could have a drink she said there was a large party coming in and I was to sit at the bar, I asked if I could possibly have a lower seat as the bar was practically empty she said no, so I asked the bar tender who was little more helpful and he said it was another 45 mins until this large party was coming in, I was only going to have a quick drink before heading out. So I asked her again and she huffed and puffed and said I have 45 mins and then will have to leave , so I sat down and felt so uncomfortable whilst the host gathered with the other staff chatting away and then waited 20 minutes until someone would take a drink order from me. It was all so weird and uncomfortable I paid £600 a night to stay here and it was absolutely not worth it.

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MohammedsaSA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Comfortable stay"

9.0

Location Staff

Nothing

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Marcela VeronicaarAR
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Maravilloso e histórico hotel"

10.0

Hotel extraordinario, un 10 en todo. Ubicación, servicio, excelencia y personal. Habitación maravillosa !! Muy elegante y confortable! Por motivo de mi cumpleaños me obsequiaron una botella de Prosecco y una bandeja con bombones. Todo un detalle ! Gracias!

Todo maravilloso!

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Seaside825708
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 13, 2026

"Centrally located but not worth the price"

4.0

Chose the hotel for it's central location and it was. Asked for a room with a decent view- did not get it. Was in a attic like room with no view. The reception amd service staff ranged from completely indifferent to downright unhelpful. The was decent size as was the bathroom. Breakfast was additionally (high) price so didn't try. It is seriously overpriced for what it delivers. Plenty of nicer centrally located options to choose from. Separately- the road outside is under serious construction causing traffic diversion. If you have luggage- there will be detours and you will get no help from the hotel staff.

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SiobhanieIE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 13, 2026

"Good"

3.0
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Passenger65797075252
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"False Promises, Not Gluten Free"

2.0

THEY ARE NOT GLUTEN FREE, they lie, The manager promised an £80 refund for the awful experience we received and we have still not received it.

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