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 type Guests
Publisher Suite
Room description
This room comes with a separate double bedded room and private sitting room.
Headline Suite
Room description
This room comes with a separate double bedded room.
Feature Twin or Double Room
Room description
This room is a spacious room.
Director Double or Twin Room
Room description
This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.
Reporter Twin or Double Room
Room description
This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.
Reporter Double Room
Room description
This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.
Director Double Room
Room description
This room has floor to ceiling wooden panelled walls.
Penthouse Suite
Room description
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.
Director Twin or Double Room City View
Room description
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.
Feature Twin or Double Room City View
Room description
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.

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.
Cards accepted at this property

*The Fine Print

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.

Reviews - The Scotsman Hotel

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8.6 Based on 3311 reviews

Staff

8.9

Comfort

9.2

Location

9.5

Service

8.7

8.6

Cleanliness

9.1

Price quality

8

Frequently Asked Questions: The Scotsman Hotel

How much does it cost to stay at The Scotsman Hotel?
The cost of living in The Scotsman Hotel depends on the date, rate, number of guests etc. Enter your dates to see prices.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scotsman Hotel?
Check-in at The Scotsman Hotel is possible from 15:00, check-out is until 11:00.
Does The Scotsman Hotel have parking?
There is no parking available at The Scotsman Hotel.
Are The Scotsman Hotel cleaning services available?
Yes, guests have access to cleaning services, for more information you can find on the hotel’s page.
How far is the The Scotsman Hotel from the nearest airport?
The Scotsman Hotel is 87 km away from the nearest airport (Glasgow Airport).
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