Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor Cleanliness
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
Rooms are in bad condition and not clean, with stains reported.
Service
8.26
Varied service experiences, with some positive mentions but significant complaints.
Location
10
Location is highlighted as very nice and well-placed near attractions.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms described as beautiful and delightful, but some issues reported.
Amenities
9.25
Amenities mentioned were good, but minor issues reported.
Value for Money
8.28
Felt hotel is not delivering on small things for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Good food experience but some minor complaints about specific items.
Overall Experience
9.79
Overall experiences skew positive with many recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:42

Property Description

Majestic 4-Star Hotel with Historic Charm

Scenic Views and Luxury Amenities
Indulge in the breathtaking views of Carlton Hill and Princes Street Gardens from your room's curved corner window bays. Relax in the marble-tiled en suite bathroom and enjoy the comfort of luxury Egyptian cotton linen.

Entertainment and Convenience
Experience the luxury of a 48-seat cinema within the hotel premises. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and catch up on the latest news with a complimentary Scotsman Newspaper. Benefit from the convenience of a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.

Prime Location with Exclusive Offer
Located just steps away from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, the Scotsman Hotel offers discounted parking at the nearby Edinburgh Waverley Station car park. Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience.

Important information:

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.Guests are required to show a photo ID 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3666 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 8.26
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.79
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Paola • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect location close to everything and beautiful hotel in general
Pros:

The location and the design was absolutely wonderful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Eisa • couple • ae
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • extended_group • us
10
Would come back - not in August
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

August Levy and cord to kettle didn't reach any outlets

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • extended_group • ae
9
رائعة
Pros:

فندق جميل جداً ونظيف وغرفه واسعه + تكييف ممتاز ، يقع في المنتصف بين المدينه القديمه والجديدة
وعلى بعد خطوات من المحلات و السوبرماركت
تعامل لطيف من فريق العمل خاصة آيات
انصح به جداً

Cons:

نظراً لوجود مطعم في الاسفل تكون رائحة الطبخ في الممرات والاستقبال تحتاج لتهويه و تعطير ، ماعدا ذلك لا يوجد

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • extended_group • ch
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • extended_group • au
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Ewa • couple • se
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Frances • solo_traveller • nz
10
The Scotsman you are amazing
Pros:

We loved everything about The Scotsman. From the moment we walked in the door we were treated like honored guests. Location fantastic, food amazing, our room was beautiful. All the staff were friendly and helpfu.l

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
10
Brilliant location, very clean and the staff where fantastic
Pros:

The location and the staff were very attentive

Cons:

No issues at all

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Travelerofspace • Family • Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi
6
Regrettable Stay
Pros:

My second stay at The Scotsman and it was not a good one. The room we were assigned was horrendous, it overlooked the Scotsman Steps and the wall behind it, had zero privacy and sound insulation. People going up and down the stairs can literally look into the room which meant that we had to keep our curtains closed all the time.
The noise problem extended beyond street noise and we heard loud bangs, toilet flushes, door slamming and every other noise known to humans throughout our stay, day and night.

2026-08-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Carly • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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CC • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

The staff, service, location and room were all great.

Cons:

For the quality of the hotel and price per night, the breakfast wasn't up to the standard of all other aspects.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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castoff13 • Couples • Ridgewood, New Jersey
8
An excellent hotel experience
Pros:

What an excellent hotel. From the first introduction from staff, all the way through, everyone was friendly, helpful and professional. Rooms are spacious with good views of the city, if requested. Beds are comfortable, plenty of closet and storage space, excellent wi-fi. The location can't be better, steps away from the Royal Mile, right on the bridge to Old Town. Good restaurant on premise (The Main Cafe).
Two quibbles, one minor, one not so minor. First, avoid the "breakfast plan". We tried it at their invite and it was.....not good. Cold eggs, bitter coffee, few pastry choices, a total waste of $40. More importantly...advice to the older crowd...there is NO grab bar in the stand-up shower, so make sure you've done your balance exercises. It keeps you focussed, if nothing else.
But, overall, this is one nice hotel, with wonderful staff and top-notch rooms. Enjoy!!!!

2026-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
M
MissAnnie1955 • Couples • Melbourne, Victoria
8
Great location, lovely hotel with plenty of history.
Pros:

We had a lovely room here. Quite large, with a sitting area. Lovely new bathroom with plenty of space in the shower.
It was easy to walk up to the Mile, and the castle . Also plenty of dining options close by.
My only negative was we had to ask for the bottle of Prosecco which came with the room as we booked directly. We got said bottle the next day.
We also missed out on the “Welcome” drink. I think the check in staff should have noted this and passed on the info so we could take advantage
Stefano was lovely and really helpful Thank you Stefano.

2026-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Alamimi • couple • ae
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ewelina • couple • pl
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not as much luxury as expected

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
10
Pros:

The Scotsman is a beautifully restored hotel directly across from the train station. Our room was veey clean and the air conditioning was greatly appreciated. The staff was friendly and very helpful.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ishani • extended_group • us
9
Great location and value for money
Pros:

Great location in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Easy to walk everywhere. Very comfortable beds and accommodating staff.

Cons:

Restaurant could be a bit better - food was inconsistent, good one day but not the next. Also, I had some plumbing issues in my double standard room.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ishani • extended_group • us
8
Great value and location. Would stay here again!
Pros:

Great location and excellent staff. Very comfortable bed - slept like a log!

Cons:

Some plumbing issues with my sink

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee