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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Gym
Business services

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Explore the area

19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD

Place, Royal Mile
‪1 min walk‬
Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Grassmarket
‪9 min walk‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

Excellent

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club lounge access

Exceptional

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Exceptional

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Double Room

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Two Double Room

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Accessible King Room

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton places you in the centre of Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and within a short 5-minute stroll of Princes Street. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .Herbie More's serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Edinburgh Carlton. A complete renovation of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton was completed in October 2025.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

266 guestrooms or units

9 levels

Conference rooms

Built in 1900

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-in

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Concierge

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers 266 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 June

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 per person
A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

Herbie More's

Things to do

24-hour gym

Family friendly

In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Business services

2 meeting rooms
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.
Assistive listening devices
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

9 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1900
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Local culture and ecosystem education
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Renovated entire property - October 2025
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee

Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 27.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Carlton Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Scotland

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

Hilton Carlton Hotel

Hilton Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Barcelo Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton on 7 June 2026 start from AU$444, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

The closest beach to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is Portobello Beach (4.9 km).

What makes Hilton Edinburgh Carlton a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.

Is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is a hit with families.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

27 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Absolutely fabulous location, staff were exceptional, great choice of drinks and cocktails from the bar. Room was spacious, clean and most of all quiet

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Howard

26 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great friendly welcome, staff polite and professional. Clean large room. Quiet aircon that worked. Comfy bed. Nice breakfast. Disappointed there were no large rolled oats (in Scotland where they grow them) for non wheat eaters

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

25 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Fabulous hotel. Amazing location and we were lucky that our room looked out over the Royal Mile! Incredibly comfy beds, helpful staff and amazing breakfast. Only minus points would be that the headboards were a bit worn and there was no hairdryer.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family

24 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely, clean hotel. Great breakfast buffet and very friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

merav

Travelled with family

24 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Marina was amazing We got excellent room But 6 am I wake up because of loud noise from construction

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

DEBBIE

Travelled with partner

23 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

The welcome felt like we were being investigated for something. She bombarded us with questions with barely a breath in-between, which would have felt more friendly if she smiled but she just looked fed-up, so it felt like an interrogation. If you're going to force staff to question guests please teach them how to be friendly, rather than them ticking a box. The lifts were the slowest I've ever experienced and the wait was longer because the cleaners were using them, so guests couldn't fit. The room was so hot - we tried to turn it down and nothing happened. We had a choice of two pillows, either too soft or too hard. I've honestly had more pleasant stays in the Travelodge.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Ranjit Singh, Ilford

Travelled with family and small children

22 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

As discussed with Enrique, the stay and the room were lovely. However Lighting wiring must have been done by a 4 year old. Zero logic. Also the water pressure was worse than a dribble.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Orian

Travelled with family

21 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

I was very disappointed with my stay. The room needs improvement, and the windows on the first floor are not soundproof. I couldn’t sleep because the outside noise was clearly audible inside the room.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Adelina

21 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was vastly too hot. No water provided in the room which seems a bit tight for a hotel such as this. Cups don’t fit the coffee machine and also over fill. Breakfast is insanely expensive at £25 a hear.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mr Andrew

Travelled with family

20 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Very nice hotel, lovely staff and perfect location for central Edinburgh. Only 4 stars as the beds were uncomfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with family

17 Feb 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unfortunately, what was intended to be a relaxing family break in the city fell well below the standard we have come to expect from a Hilton hotel. Firstly, our room had no functioning temperature control. We were unable to adjust the heating or cooling, which made the room uncomfortable throughout the night. It was only the following morning that we noticed an alarm indicator showing there was a fault, which explains why the system was not responding. In addition, the television in our room had no signal and did not work at all. After settling our children to bed, my wife and I had hoped to relax and watch something together, but this was not possible due to the lack of service. This was particularly disappointing as it limited our ability to unwind during our stay. To make matters worse, our room was located at the furthest point from reception, and in the morning the lift was out of service. As we were travelling with two young children and multiple suitcases, we were forced to carry everything up several flights of stairs. This was extremely inconvenient and stressful, especially with young children in tow. Overall, the experience did not reflect the quality or comfort we associate with Hilton. What should have been an enjoyable and relaxing stay did not turn out that way, and we do not feel that we received value for money. Given the issues outlined above, we believe a 50% refund of our stay would be a fair and reasonable resolution.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner

16 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff excellent, room spacious - just what was needed

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with group

16 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Location, staff and room were brilliant

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

G

11 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

The hotel was a building site, the room was freezing, the TV glitched on and off, the AC made a ticking noise all night and we were disturbed by the housemaid at 9am. They also failed to properly validate my parking ticket, so I was charged full price to exit the carpark.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mick

10 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shiona

9 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

9 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was spacious, all the amenities that was required were there, and the Staff were very helpful and polite.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

8 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Yes, the only thing I did not like during my stay was the 10% service charge automatically added to my bar bill without being told, just expected, this is not cricket.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

gail

Travelled with group

3 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

There was scaffolding up all around rhe hitel. We were nit infirmed of this.wh

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Katie

1 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The room we was given had a broken arial and staff were very quick to come and try to fix it. It wasnt able to be fix so was moved to another room

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner

1 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

High quality room and comfortable with professional staff. However cooked element of breakfast was dried out and did not reflect well on overall quality. Other breakfast items were of much better standard.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

1 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great staff and great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

1 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leona

1 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was fab!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lauren

31 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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Conveniences

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Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know