The Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Train Access
The Scotsman Hotel
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Overlooking Edinburgh Castle and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper. Each unique room and suite at the Scotsman Hotel features individual features, including curved corner window bays with scenic views of the city and a marble-tiled private bathroom. Guests can enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a 48-seat cinema, free Wi-Fi, free Scotsman Newspaper, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service. Located a 1-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, this hotel offers discounted parking, available at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park (long stay) on New Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Elevator
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amanda
United States of America“The staff was exceptional from the start. We were celebrating our honeymoon and they went above and beyond to make it such a memorable stay. Every staff member we met was friendly, helpful and went out of their way to do anything they could during...” 
Kristen United States of America“Beautiful room upgrade! Spacious. Lovely views. Clean large bathroom with wonderful shower.”
Christine United States of America“Beautiful historic hotel with great location. Service was excellent. Enjoyed hotel restaurant breakfast.”- Alethia
United Kingdom“Room was wonderful and clean, nice size, great big bathroom. Great location.” 
Tina United States of America“We were given an upgrade due to dirty windows and they gave us an amazing 700 and something square-foot room with views of the city.”
Abeer
Saudi Arabia“Comfortable and great location Nice historical building”- Katy United States of America“Absolutely gorgeous room and bathroom. Has a real towel warmer in the bathroom that properly warmed towels (most hotels just feels like lip service). Every staff member we interacted with was wonderful, polite and helpful. Concierges gave detailed...”
Benjamin
Spain“Everything exceptional, from staff to location. Couldnt have asked for a better place to stay in Edinburgh.”
Shelley United States of America“The location was great, staff was so friendly and accommodating and the hotel was charming.”
Donna United States of America“Breakfast was great first few days, but went down hill. A menu of foods made hot was there and then disappeared (not available). Last few days service went down hill. Breakfast buffet items ran out and we were early that day to breakfast. Not...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
What are your parking discounts
apologies. we use the car park attached to the Waverley Train Station. Upon entering you will receive a ticket that you should bring to the Hotel to b..Answered on 31 October 2019Does hotel have parking
At The Scotsman Hotel we have no on-site parking facilities, however we do offer a generous 25% discount at the nearby APCOA Car Park at Waverley Stat..Answered on 24 November 2019Is there a short cut from the Railway station to the hotel. ?
Good Morning, yes we have an elevator on market street that will bring you from the station up to reception.Answered on 1 December 2019Hi there we are looking to book for July 2021 for our anniversary. What time is your check in please? Thankyou
Good afternoon, That is a great question! Check in time for The Scotsman Hotel is at 2pm, if you arrive before this time you are more than welcome ..Answered on 18 June 2021How far away are you from the town centre and popular restaurants?
The Scotsman Hotel is right in the city center and within minutes of many popular restaurants, clubs and bars.Answered on 11 November 2020Would I see princes st gardens from a room with a city view
Good evening, Please be aware that few of our Feature with view look in the direction of the Scots Monument. Please specify your preference at the tim..Answered on 5 January 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Grand Cafe
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Scotsman HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Elevator
- Laundry
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
House rulesThe Scotsman Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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.
FAQs about The Scotsman Hotel
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The Scotsman Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Grand Cafe
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The prices at The Scotsman Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Scotsman Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
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Room options at The Scotsman Hotel include:
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
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The Scotsman Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Scotsman Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Scotsman Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Movie nights
