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The Scotsman Hotel | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 8.7 (2793 Reviews) |  11 Bathrooms  29 Guests
Old Town Hotel | The Scotsman Hotel

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh

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.

The Scotsman Hotel is located in Edinburgh.

This 82 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Accessibility, Internet, Laundry, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2793 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR, United Kingdom

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Movie nights
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8
Location:
9.55
Staff:
8.87
Facilities:
8.7
Comfort:
9.19
Cleanliness:
9.05
Maali
Sep 9, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Kuwait
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Publisher Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Headline Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 53 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Feature Twin or Double Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Director Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 34 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Reporter Twin or Double Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 31 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Reporter Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Director Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Penthouse Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 80 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Shower, Spa tub, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Private entrance, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock, Walk-in closet

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow
Director Twin or Double Room City View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 34 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Feature Twin or Double Room City View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow
Feature Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 50 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Slippers, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

FAQ's

Is this The Scotsman Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Scotsman Hotel?

Check-in time for The Scotsman Hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Scotsman Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this The Scotsman Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Scotsman Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Scotsman Hotel starts from $689 per night with includes Breakfast, Business Services, Bar, Entertainment, Air Conditioner, Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Guest Services, Accessibility, Internet, Laundry with all other facilities. Hotala.co.nz matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Scotsman Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Scotsman Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Scotsman Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Scotsman Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Scotsman Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Scotsman Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Scotsman Hotel are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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