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

Property Policies

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3608 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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youngp • solo_traveller • kr
9
Pros:

위치 편리. 직원 친절.
또 투숙해도 좋은 장소.

Cons:

기차역에서의 access에 대해 상세 정보 필요.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
10
Fantastic. Will be visiting this place again.
Pros:

Near everything in old town. Short walk to everything. Trains and busses to visit other places.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Reza • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • be
9
Goed gelegen hotel,vriendelijk personeel!
Pros:

Super ligging, op wandelafstand van de parking. Ruime standaard kamer met grote badkamer.

Cons:

Fruit en yoghurt werden niet aangevuld,pech als je wat laat komt ontbijten.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • extended_group • be
8
Pros:

Hôtel très confortable décoration soignée. Personnel très attentif nous avons demandé pour changer de chambre à 23 h à cause de travaux dans la rue et cela s’est déroulé sans problème. Le bémol c’est le petit dej dans une salle sans âme et sans fenêtre. Le petit déjeuner devrait avoir lieu dans la brasserie au niveau de la rue qui est splendide. Comme partout en Ecosse prix important. Malgré tout très bel endroit à recommander

Cons:

Lobby un peu petit. Salle de déjeuner sans intérêt. Machine à café dans la chambre execrable( envoie des taches partout sur la table.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
S
Sahana • couple • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • at
10
cannot wait to come back
Pros:

great hotel, perfect location

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • couple • gb
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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patrizia • couple • mc
9
Excellent value. Enjoyed the historic ambiance.
Pros:

Central location. Room renovated and very well done. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

Cons:

The carpet in the corridors Was light and hard to manage for clean look. But overall very nice.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Vera • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Llewellyn • couple • za
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable
Pros:

Beautiful and lovely staff with excellent location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • couple • us
10
Excelente ubicación y atención
Pros:

Todo fue perfecto! Lo mejor fue la ubicación, walking distance to must attractions.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
M
Melany • couple • us
8
Perfect location
Pros:

Excellent central location. Staff was very helpful

Cons:

Hallway had some wet spots and a bit of musty odor, but room was fine

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
E
Elisabete • couple • br
10
Muito bom
Pros:

Quartos novos, limpos e grandes

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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yunus • couple • sa
6
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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ABDULHAMID • couple • sa
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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delospoppy • Couples • New York City, New York
10
A LOVELY PLACE TO STAY IN THE HEART OF EDINBURGH
Pros:

A fabulous hotel with a great location and wonderful restaurant to go along with it. Our room was lovely and the service great. In the heart of Edinburgh and a 10-15 minutes walk to the castle. The restaurant in the hotel has really good food and service and is also very pretty to look at with large marble columns. Everybody is so nice there. A little more then what we wanted to spend, but worth it.

2026-07-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Navigate06372366112 • Couples • Albury Wodonga
10
Simply Brilliant
Pros:

Wonderful Hotel right in the heart of the city. Walk to everything you need to do and see, walking distance to Car rental and 2 minutes from the Royal Mile. There was a young trainee concierge ( Stefano) that was simply a star. 2 weeks into his job and made everything so welcoming and nothing was an issue. I hope he passes his probation as we have been to 15 different hotels in the past 5 weeks and he was a standout to accompany a sensational hotel. Congratulations.

2026-07-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Varun • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee