The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (401 m from centre)

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401 m from centre

Perched atop Carlton Hill, overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, lies the Scotsman Hotel - a stunning four-star gem built in 1905. This historic, listed building has a rich past as The Scotsman newspaper. Each room and suite at this hotel boasts its own unique charm, featuring curved corner window bays offering breathtaking views of the city and marble-tiled en-suite bathrooms. Guests can indulge in luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, a state-of-the-art 48-seat cinema, complimentary Wi-Fi, a free copy of The Scotsman newspaper, and a discreet privacy hatch for 24-hour room service. Situated just a minute's stroll from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, this hotel offers discounted parking at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park on New Street, a short 5-10 minute walk away.

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Room description Publisher Suite Room info This room comes with a separate double bedded room and private sitting room.	Publisher Suite	Show prices
Room description Headline Suite Room info This room comes with a separate double bedded room.	Headline Suite	Show prices
Room description Feature Twin or Double Room Room info This room is a spacious room.	Feature Twin or Double Room	Show prices
Room description Director Double or Twin Room Room info This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.	Director Double or Twin Room	Show prices
Room description Reporter Twin or Double Room Room info This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.	Reporter Twin or Double Room	Show prices
Room description Reporter Double Room Room info This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.	Reporter Double Room	Show prices
Room description Director Double Room Room info This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.	Director Double Room	Show prices
Room description Penthouse Suite Room info Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The spacious suite features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.	Penthouse Suite	Show prices
Room description Director Twin or Double Room City View Room info 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 minibar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views.	Director Twin or Double Room City View	Show prices
Room description Feature Twin or Double Room City View Room info 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 minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe as well as city views.	Feature Twin or Double Room City View	Show prices

Area Info - The Scotsman Hotel

Closest airports

Glasgow Airport 87 km
Edinburgh Airport 9 km
Dundee Airport 96 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Portobello Beach 5 km
Cramond Beach 8 km

What's nearby

National Museum of Scotland 500 m
Museum of Childhood 300 m
The Real Mary King's Close 200 m
Gladstones Land 400 m
Grassmarket 800 m
Scott Monument 500 m
Nelson Monument 650 m

Top attractions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 550 m
Edinburgh Castle 1.2 km
Palace of Holyrood House 1 km
Scottish National Gallery 450 m
Craigmillar Castle 5 km
Edinburgh Zoo 5 km
Forth Bridge 14 km
Charlotte Square 1.5 km
City Art Centre 50 m
Dalhousie Castle 13 km
Calton Hill 850 m

Natural Beauty

Dunsapie Loch 2.9 km
Arthurs Seat 2.9 km

Public transport

Edinburgh Waverley station 100 m
Haymarket 2.3 km

Ski lifts

Midlothian Lift 2 8 km
Midlothian Lift 1 8 km
Midlothian Chair Lift 8 km

Restaurants & cafes

Eat 100 m
Cafe One 50 m
Gordon Street Coffee 100 m
La Locanda 20 m
Yum Yum 30 m
Laila Lunch & Brunch 40 m

Facilities - The Scotsman Hotel

General	WiFi available in all areas
Activities	Movie nights, Golf course (within 3 km)
Services	Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Food & Drink	Room service, Fruits, Wine/champagne, Kid-friendly buffet, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Reception services	Safety deposit box, 24-hour front desk, Luggage storage, Concierge service
Cleaning services	Ironing service, Laundry, Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities
Miscellaneous	Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Key card access, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, 24-hour security, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Family rooms, Heating, Lift

House Rules - The Scotsman Hotel

Check-in	15:00
Check-out	11:00
Groups	When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking	No parking available.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy	Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an existing bed. Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed. You haven't added any extra beds. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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^*The Fine Print

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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. 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.