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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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Feature Twin or Double Room

This room is a spacious room.

40 sqm
Sleeps 3
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
MinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Feature Twin or Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$771.08

$616.86

Includes taxes & fees

Feature Twin or Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$849.9

$679.92

Includes taxes & fees
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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

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$718.51

$574.81

Includes taxes & fees

Reporter Twin or Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$797.35

$637.88

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$718.51

$574.81

Includes taxes & fees

Reporter Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$797.35

$637.88

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$736.03

$588.82

Includes taxes & fees

Director Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$814.88

$651.9

Includes taxes & fees
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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views.

34 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 City View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$753.55

$602.84

Includes taxes & fees

Director Twin or Double Room City View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$832.41

$665.93

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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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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YasingbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"Authentic experience to experience the heart of Edinburgh!"

8.0

The location, nothing can beat it! The staff at the reception were just great!

It feels a bit outdated, the breakfast options were quite limited and not par with the expectations. I was surprised to see very limited options. You had to wait a lot for the lifts to arrive.

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DanielusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Cool place to stay Middle of everything

Breakfast room didn’t have windows The windows in my “room with a view” were dirty

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DerekCoulter
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 9, 2026

"Lovely hotel"

10.0

Stayed for our wedding anniversary, the hotel was lovely and In a good central location. The staff were incredible, thank you to Paulina for the thoughtful card. Only ate breakfast there but it impressive. Would definitely stay again if we're in Edinburgh

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NeilMo91
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 9, 2026

"Beautiful wedding day!"

10.0

The venue is absolutely beautiful, exactly as we'd hoped and we're so glad we choose The Scotsman to host our wedding day. The location really is fantastic. Very convenient for guests arriving and accessible for older guests where there's a lift outside Waverley station. Klea was a fantastic wedding coordinator. She was very polite, friendly and accommodating. Her attention to detail was on point for everything we wanted on the day. Ferris (general manager) who we met on the day was very welcoming too. The food was exceptional. The best chicken liver parfait, best beef dish and best sticky toffee pudding I've ever tasted. The honeymoon suite was beautiful where a couple of nice touches were left for us (bride and groom). It was the perfect way to spend the first night as a married couple. Would highly recommend.

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DanielacaCA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"Avoid at all cost. Terrible value for money"

5.0

Centrally located and Staff was very helpful, one we checked in they brought our luggage up to the room and then down in the morning as there was no working elevator and a long walk through corridor to the taxi back door.

We were given a room in the 8th floor. We had to change an elevator to get to it and it was not working. Very inconvenient if one had luggage which we did. There was no mention of that and paid full price for the room. The floor was unbelievably dirty and stained (photos attached)looked like a cheap motel. The furniture in the sitting area (spacious as it was) also looked worse for wear. If we didn’t have a lot of luggage and an early flight I would have asked for my money back and walked right out. Also construction going on, so we had to enter through back door and is a hike to lug the bags. There was no help.

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rawani2019FARWANIYA
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 6, 2026

"Great"

8.0

Great location, history, staff, AC and decoration! The only problem was the elevator

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