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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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Penthouse Suite | Living room
Feature Family Room
Exterior
Director Twin or Double Room | Living area
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TR
  • Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Director Double Room

Director Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Twin or Double Room

Feature Twin or Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Twin or Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse Suite | Living area

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

Feature Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Headline Suite | City view

Headline Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reporter Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Director Twin or Double Room | Living area

Director Twin or Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Publisher Suite

Publisher Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Feature Family Room

Feature Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

Director Twin or Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Scotsman Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and within a short 5-minute stroll of Princes Street. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Grand Cafe, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. 646 square feet (60 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include coworking space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include University of Edinburgh and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Albanach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Hotel

Victorian hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 4 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Scotsman Hotel.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1899
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Scotsman Hotel offers 79 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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)

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Scotsman Hotel?

The Scotsman Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Scotsman Hotel?

The closest beach to The Scotsman Hotel is Portobello Beach (4.9 km).

What makes The Scotsman Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Scotsman Hotel.

Does The Scotsman Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests give top marks to the buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Scotsman Hotel?

No, The Scotsman Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Scotsman Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Scotsman Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Scotsman Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.