"The complimentary whisky on arrival and fantastic location, easy to get to train station"
The Scotsman Hotel Edinburgh is located 10 minutes' walk from the Greyfriars Bobby's Grave, in the very heart of Edinburgh, and offers rooms with city views. A lounge bar as well as a shared lounge and a golf course can be enjoyed at this stylish hotel, boasting the setting within reach of the Royal Mile.
The hotel is near Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars and 350 metres from John Knox House. The Real Mary King's Close is a few steps from the Scotsman, while Museum of Childhood bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away. Guests might also visit Salisbury Crags, located 2.2 km away. The property is a 16-minute stroll from the ruined Holyrood Abbey. Edinburgh Waverley train station is about 500 metres away.
The air-conditioned rooms at the 4-star The Scotsman Hotel feature climate control along with a minibar fridge. There is also a private bathroom. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such comforts as a hair dryer and towels.
Breakfast is offered in the restaurant every morning. The comfortable bar is also available. The street food restaurant Viva Mexico is located a 5-minute stroll away.
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Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 11:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Fitness centre
Golf course
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
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Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Children's buffet
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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
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Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Carpeted floor
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No smoking on site
Lift
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No pets allowed
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Holyrood House
300 m
Royal Lyceum Theatre
1.1 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
1.4 km
Calton Hill
650 m
Omni Centre Edinburgh
650 m
Murrayfield Stadium
3.3 km
Edinburgh Castle
850 m
Airports
Edinburgh
15 km
Train stations
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
200 m
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The air-conditioned rooms at the 4-star The Scotsman Hotel feature climate control along with a minibar fridge. There is also a private bathroom. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such comforts as a hair dryer and towels.
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Steve
2024-05-20
7/10
Lovely modern and grand old hotel with responsive personnel who had already failed to deliver the champagne. Friendly check-in, excellent location next to a visitng all the major attractions in Edinburgh, Edinburgh for a family and the platform in Waverely Station.
Very limited views.
Adam
2024-02-24
9/10
Fantastic and amazing location in a really comfortable area adjacent to Edinburgh's restaurants, and Right by the shops.
Adrian
2024-02-23
9/10
Absolutely fabulous rooms with the special touches, a fabulous view, tea/coffee, felt like home.
James
2024-02-09
8/10
Had twin room with luxury bath, a rollaway bed, for instance. Savoury breakfast options with sausages and wonderful mushrooms, as for instance. Pretty close to the airport, 15 km.
Georgina
2024-02-02
7/10
Its good value. The venue is charming, clean and the location is super and stunning not far from the train station with princes street over the bridge, the Castle for the 1 o' clock cannon shoot, and playhouse.
James
2024-02-02
9/10
We have stayed in this magnificent hotel for 3 nights, everything was perfect, the location was stunning close to the train station. Thoroughly enjoyed having a fully opening window, a trouser press, and a couch in the spotless and very traditional room. The breakfast selection was tasty and amazing with good strong coffee. The service was top-notch and the pool was amazing. Overall, we couldn't complain about using free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
John
2024-01-30
7/10
My stay was very positive during my visit.
Sara
2024-01-30
8/10
A very nice stay in winter. Fairly clean place with hot and savoury breakfasts. Incredible, magnificent location in the shopping area. Plus, 10 minutes drive from a Beatles museum. Exclusive restaurant with excellent cuisine, knowledgeable staff.
Edwin
2024-01-28
8/10
The location was unbeatable for me as it was near a 5 minute walk down to Prince's Street and the new tram line which is being built.
Peter
2024-01-22
8/10
It's conveniently located a nice size hotel with very welcoming staff. The location is marvellous and brilliant and walking distance to a gallery and a palace. There is a coffee house and eateries walking distance to the venue.
Joe
2024-01-20
8/10
The breakfast with good strong coffee. Magnificent and ideal location really close to an alleyway, the grand cafe with a drink and bridge by front entrance in a very relaxing area.
Chris
2024-01-02
7/10
It has tasty and amazing breakfasts and perfectly fine staff with the service from all staff.
Laurence
2023-12-29
9/10
Really kind and amazingly great staff both on the reception desk and the Concierge staffing, immaculate double room. Unbeatable location, great area, close enough to the Camera Obscura, Waverley bridge and Edinburgh Old Town.
Julian
2023-12-26
9/10
I had exceptionally comfortable bed and wooden walls in the tidy and cheap. The breakfast was wonderful with good strong coffee; and the staff was consistently courteous.
John
2023-12-02
8/10
The venue is perfect, with outstanding food and incredible location to the best shop I have ever seen.
Ernie
2023-11-28
6/10
This hotel is conveniently situated, walking distance to attractions. The staff are very welcoming and offer wake up calls and ironing free of charge.
This venue needs improvement.
Jerry
2023-11-09
7/10
We will be back, thanks a lot. The property is gorgeous and ideal and the staff is active. Make sure you stay in the twin/double room with a view. The hotel offers savoury meal in the morning with very large portions and champagne & truffles, as example.
Carol
2023-11-05
7/10
The breakfast was savoury and extensive with a great view and champagne, as for instance, you will not be disappointed. The service was friendly, we felt welcome.
Jamie
2023-10-28
7/10
The hotel is conveniently located and next to the coffee shops and restaurants close by, and all the tourist sites.
Nick
2023-10-28
7/10
Whole place was clean with incredible views; excellent location in the town centre. The rooms were extremely pleasant and stocked with superb decor and hypoallergenic pillows. We truly enjoyed wake-up service available.
Their staff were extremely rude.
Richard
2023-10-26
8/10
The staff were generally nice and extremely great people despite explaining I was vegetarian.
Andy
2023-10-15
7/10
Exceptionally comfortable bed in guest room with a fully opening window, a trouser press, and a couch. Marvellous continental breakfast for all tastes, enjoyed the food choices. Conveniently located and walking distance to a gallery and a palace.
Gerald
2023-09-18
7/10
We booked guest room with a nice view and truly enjoyed it. The top-notch service and the attention to detail!
Tim
2023-09-17
7/10
Fairly clean venue with magnificent location near by the train station. Free parking and hot and extensive breakfast with delicious hot dishes.
Ethel
2023-09-16
7/10
I was given guest room with a fully opening window, a trouser press, and a couch. It included an exceptionally comfortable bed and a marble bathroom. The accommodation had a very central location in a coffee shop nearby.
Walter
2023-09-13
5/10
Terrific classy place, it has super and phenomenal location next to a main rail station, Edinburgh's great shops, and the Royal Mile and Princes St. The hotel is conveniently located lucky to do so with the closure of Edinburgh airport. They have a main bar.
The bathrooms are quite small.
Matthew
2023-09-11
9/10
It was conveniently situated steps away from Edinburgh Waverley and other attractions.
Samuel
2023-09-03
7/10
The restaurant was modest with very romantic ambiance, I tried amazing dishes. All the staff was incredibly attentive, solved my issues.
William
2023-09-02
9/10
Fabulous unit with views over to the national monument. Very very good breakfast for all tastes, complementary drinks.
Anna
2023-08-09
7/10
Luxury and fairly clean property with outstanding service and good value. Friendly check-in and late check-out, extremely helpful staff. Conveniently positioned in a really comfortable area, near a night club in the basement 3 times, and Edinburgh has to offer. Great to have an award-winning restaurant especially for dinner.
Very disappointing breakfast.
James
2023-08-07
6/10
Good value contrasted with other options. The property was good modern and grand old. The room was extremely pleasant and well stocked, without a doubt, had an electric kettle and glassware. There was extremely comfy bed, friendly efficient staff from the Doorman to the Page to the Concierge.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi signal was not good.
Alison
2023-08-06
9/10
We booked guest room on the lower floors, it was a good value.
Graeme
2023-07-30
9/10
Stayed in recently refurbished superior double room with a bath. The hotel was actually quaint and conveniently located really close to a pub round the corner, and Princes Street, Calton Hill and the main attractions in the city.
Claire
2023-07-18
7/10
Simply decorated twin/double room with views of the city. Very central location, perfect base for discovering Edinburgh.
Bradley
2023-07-16
9/10
The property was magnificent with perfectly fine staff with the customer service from all the staff who were bright & friendly, I truly enjoyed the stay.
Dan
2023-07-04
7/10
I was there for 1 night and ate at attached restaurant for breakfast. The hotel was conveniently positioned in Edinburgh, 5 minutes' walk to North Bridge.
Robert
2023-06-23
9/10
The continental breakfast was savoury, we loved it.
Philip
2023-06-11
9/10
Fabulous and perfect units and unobtrusive staff from check-in to check-out. A decent size bathroom, good bedroom, good pool. Conveniently positioned in a great area.
John
2023-05-27
9/10
The units are top-notch, brand-new for a mid range bedroom. They have a living room, a storage space, and a safe box. The hotel is conveniently located not far from the North Bridge and the huge railway station, and the train station right into the reception area. Within 1 km you'll find Byron, where you can drink something.
David
2023-05-23
7/10
They gave me twin/double room with strawberries and an enourmous cast iron bath tub with views of the castle.
Adam
2023-05-16
8/10
Immaculate and perfect units with a beautiful view of the castle the rates were excellent.
Ian
2023-05-14
9/10
Fairly clean and luxurious accom with magnificent location so close to the major shopping street, the Royal Mile, which runs up to Edinburgh Castle, whilst the New Town and Princes Street are the other end of the Bridge and the centre of town. Warm breakfast with delicious hot dishes, personalised service.
Ian
2023-05-14
8/10
The location was incredible and amazing; greatly enjoyed being close to Royal Mile. My room was top-notch and comfortably furnished, it had wooden walls and an integrated bathroom.
Anne
2023-03-29
8/10
Quaint little property with hard-working employees on the reception desk. Excellent pool, parking close to the hotel. The check out is late.
Anthony
2023-03-08
8/10
It was a brilliant place, had enthusiastic and unobtrusive staff from receptionist to the very helpful doorman. Our stay was good value. Really enjoyed the way our impeccable and perfect superior queen room with a bath was arranged. Unbeatable location - a short way from everywhere we needed.
Constance
2023-03-07
8/10
The venue is delightful and terrific with welcoming staff. The location is unbeatable, a short walk to city centre. The hotel is walking distance to pubs and bars.
Roger
2023-02-25
8/10
The venue is placed in a very central position in the city centre.
Lesley
2023-02-23
9/10
The place was ideal, we will be back. The hotel was conveniently located, a super close walk to Royal Mile. Plus there was a lake, within 15 minutes walk or so.
Charles
2023-02-23
9/10
Marvellous location next to the train station which was perfect for us and easy access to a shopping street and the Christmas market. For shots visit Arcade Bar, nestled within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel.
Mike
2023-02-14
7/10
The breakfast is exceptional with soft drink, had appetising food. Courteous staff who provided us with excellent service, everything is great.
W.
2023-02-12
8/10
The room was nicely furnished and we loved the stay. It was conveniently located for seeing Calton Hill. The staff was responsive and hard-working.
Ian
2023-02-06
9/10
The superior double room was bright and air-conditioned, with central heating, an iron and ironing board, and an electronic key card. The staff was efficient, exceptional all the time.
Mark
2023-01-26
7/10
The hotel has huge and bright rooms complete with great view, good quality furnishings and an extra £15 per.
Stanley
2023-01-12
9/10
Enjoyed our guest room, it was huge and unique. An electric kettle and glassware were a nice touch. Besides, the location was magnificent for our stay, within 5 minutes' walk of New Town.
Geoffrey
2022-12-29
8/10
Delightful and terrific place with enthusiastic employees from every member of the staff. Brilliant location - walking distance to a theatre and a castle. Fairly nice area with pubs and bars walking distance to the hotel.
David
2022-12-27
9/10
Generally, the place was stylish and had welcoming staff at all times. The incredible location was right next to North Bridge. The hotel was walking distance to bars and pubs.
Francis
2022-12-21
9/10
It's clean with a very central location in cafe for a hour.
Nathan
2022-12-16
8/10
I would stay here again, the hotel met the criteria. Thank you guys for a really nice stay on vacation. Conveniently located, 10 minutes by foot to North Bridge. It's set in a central area.
Reginald
2022-12-08
7/10
The continental breakfast was exceptional for all tastes. My superior queen room was stocked, top quality. It was in the central location in the brasserie for lunch.
Paul
2022-11-03
8/10
Airy and en suite rooms, exceptionally comfortable beds. Stunning location, just 15 minutes to the city centre.
Richard
2022-11-02
9/10
The room was neat and immaculate with a bottle, we were happy about that. The location was stunning, close to Edinburgh Old Town.
Tim
2022-10-24
8/10
Enjoyed the superior queen room I was given, it had central heating, an iron and ironing board, and an electronic key card. The breakfast offered plenty of delicious meals.
Mark
2022-10-22
7/10
Luxurious guest room with a very big bed, the bedroom, as example. An electric kettle and glassware were nice.
William
2022-09-27
9/10
Booked twin/double room, that included a seating area, a writing desk and iron/ironing board. The hotel had an amazing location a short walk to North Bridge.
Adam
2022-09-18
8/10
The breakfasts were tasty and plentiful with bacon and options for cooked fresh items such as waffles, as for instance. The hotel was conveniently placed.
William
2022-09-15
8/10
We enjoyed having a walk-in shower. The location of the hotel was fab - at a walking distance from Co-op Food...
Michael
2022-08-27
7/10
Immaculate, neat unit with fabulous views as well as lovely smelling products. Unbeatable location, 15 minutes' walk to a combined museum. Really enjoyed fairly nice area.
Frank
2022-08-22
9/10
It was in an unbeatable location with Royal Mile nearby. Everything was great, even so a few employees were not particularly friendly.
Roger
2022-08-08
9/10
Its location was unbeatable and fab, just 5 minutes walk from Co-op Food.
Sidney
2022-08-02
9/10
Marvellous location a short walk to Edinburgh Old Town.
Frederick
2022-07-27
8/10
Neat and well-designed rooms in this classy hotel. The venue's position was very central. Plus it was in a fairly nice area.
Jacob
2022-07-17
8/10
Overall clean property, it had excellent staff and location.
William
2022-06-13
8/10
The staff were both amazing and informative. The deluxe queen room was stunning and welcoming with baths.
Oscar
2022-06-09
8/10
I had lovely 2 nights in this hotel that's why I loved that. I stayed here before, always newly renovated and stylish rooms with all amenities.
Annie
2022-05-19
8/10
Appreciated our 3-nights stay. The excellent service and shuttle to all attractions far exceeded our expectations.
Lisa
2022-05-16
7/10
Nice place to stay, didn't want to leave. Would book again, the hotel was fairly clean, and location very close to the train station was ideal. I appreciated that the room was luxurious with baths. The staff was exceptional, welcoming, and everything was good.
Patrick
2022-04-08
9/10
Great location and amenities, BRILLIANT stay at the Scotsman Hotel. Late check-out.
Zoe
2022-04-04
9/10
Loved this place, it was fairly clean and had nice staff and layout. Main bar was comfortable. I've had a very nice stay for a long time.
Darren
2022-03-26
9/10
Everything is excellent here, had a really nice stay at the Scotsman Hotel.
Ray
2022-01-16
7/10
We felt like royalty here and would recommend the place. Hotel's location and staff were beautiful, had an amazing stay for a long time. The restaurant was fantastic and the food was delicious.
John
2021-12-29
8/10
The room was retro and I loved the French-style building.
Peter
2021-12-23
8/10
Truly exceptional hotel, it has picturesque views and unbeatable location very close to the train station.
Taylor
2021-12-11
9/10
It was fairly clean place, staff were lively, and I loved my fabulous room. The view from my room was absolutely gorgeous. Hotel fantastic customer service. Relaxing venue, 10 minutes' walk from the downtown.
John
2021-12-07
9/10
Tidy unit with a convenient decor;))
Judith
2021-11-28
9/10
staff and location are very good, i enjoyed it. and it's 15 km from edinburgh airport. such a fantastic experience.
J.
2021-11-25
7/10
Fairly clean quiet accommodation with delightful staff and beautiful location in the heart of the city. We liked the rooms, they were bright & large.
Joan
2021-10-31
9/10
Perfect little hotel, it was neat, and the staff was extremely friendly.
Leon
2021-10-28
7/10
We loved this place, it's beautiful small. Stunning location - opposite a train station. Tidy hotel, impeccable service.
Ross
2021-09-19
8/10
Functional rooms, super location, amazing breakfast. European style hotel with comfortable furniture in the rooms.
Lisa
2021-08-14
8/10
Spotless hotel, well airconditioned room, the staff were eager to help. Lots of exceptional items for continental breakfast. Nice design, attentive service in the entire venue.
David
2021-08-11
8/10
Good value with location being wonderful. Very efficient staff, airy and unique room. Huge suite and lovely bed. We loved the downstairs bar.
Luther
2021-07-25
6/10
Good value, it was relaxing stay. The breakfast was adequate, the hotel was exceptionally friendly and pretty clean. The property was set in a wonderful area.
Communication was challenging, wi-fi signal was very weak.
Henry
2021-07-19
9/10
Very delightful stay in the stunning area. The room was nicely decorated, and we appreciated its very central location. Our room had a relaxing bed and a decent view. Breakfast was plentiful with reasonably priced meals. Helpful service throughout the hotel.
Alexander
2021-06-28
5/10
I liked my such wonderful stay. High quality staff, freshly cooked breakfast, marvelous room and super bed. The service was all in all perfect. Cold drinks, strong wifi were a nice surprise. Found a place called Prezzo, set quite close to the hotel, ate there a few times.
The views were awful.
Eric
2021-06-15
8/10
I appreciated the secure location and the staff was competent. Continental breakfast, the food was DELICATE. Room was very average and attractive with a luxury bathroom. Pool was lovely and beds were comfortable.
Neil
2021-04-27
8/10
High class venue, good value. Very peaceful location, cheap room with bright decor. There were climate control, high ceiling and large windows in the room, loved that. Customer service was first-class and gorgeous design of the hotel.
Michael
2020-11-28
8/10
Would definitely recommend this hotel in Edinburgh. The pleasant staff was a plus, the location was perfect! Suite had all necessary amenities. They serve breakfast for gbp 13 per person per day.
William
2020-11-23
9/10
The beds were comfy, the room was beautiful, and the staff was really great. Near to the downtown, 5 minutes on foot. Stopped by Scran Bistro to get some coffee and treats, it's within short walking distance to the venue, recommend. Breakfast was wonderful, with good dishes.
Victor
2020-03-31
9/10
The hotel was a short walk to royal mile and near scottish national gallery. The entire experience was wonderful.
