The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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

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“The hotel offers an unbeatable location right in the heart of Edinburgh, just steps away from Waverley train station and all the main attractions.”view full review

The Scotsman Hotel offers luxury accommodations with stunning views of Edinburgh's iconic landmarks. This 4-star hotel features historically preserved architecture and modern amenities, including a fitness suite and a boutique cinema. Guests can enjoy signature amenities such as complimentary whisky on arrival and specially selected Arran Sense of Scotland toiletries.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at the Scotsman Hotel combine original building features with modern comforts. Each room is fitted with amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a minibar, and Egyptian cotton linen. The hotel offers various room types, including the Penthouse Suite with a private balcony and views of Edinburgh Castle.

Dining Options

Dining options at the Scotsman include The Grand Café, offering a brasserie-style menu and weekend live music. Guests can relax with drinks and snacks in the dedicated bar areas, including The Press Bar and The Hide Bar. A seasonal breakfast buffet features items sourced from local suppliers.

Leisure & Events

The Scotsman provides a fitness suite with high-quality equipment for guests. The hotel also features a unique boutique art deco cinema, the Scotsman Picturehouse, showcasing a curated film selection. Event spaces, including the Jura and Fettercairn Suites, are available for meetings and weddings.

Location & Transportation

Located in Old Town, the hotel is steps from top attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument. Public transport, including Jeffrey Street bus stop and Waverley Station, is within walking distance. A range of local dining and shopping options can be found nearby.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Feature Twin or Double Room

2 persons

40 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Reporter Double Room

2 persons

31 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Director Double or Twin Room

2 persons

34 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Publisher Suite

2 persons

70 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

840 m

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

670 m

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.8 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.2 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

600 m

Park

Princes Street Gardens

800 m

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

680 m

Landmark

Calton Hill

670 m

Landmark

Nelson Monument

730 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.1 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.1 km

Landmark

Princes Street

850 m

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

690 m

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

1.0 km

Square

Grassmarket

940 m

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

740 m

Park

Holyrood Park

2.4 km

Nearby

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

530 m

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

320 m

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

170 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

200 m

Monument

Scott Monument

480 m

Museum

The Writers' Museum

520 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

530 m

Museum

Museum of Childhood

260 m

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

550 m

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

180 m

Museum

John Knox House

330 m

Gallery

City Art Centre

80 m

Church

Mercat Cross

210 m

Restaurants

Laila's Mediterranean Bistro

140 m

63 Cockburn Street

La Locanda Italian Edinburgh

150 m

61 Cockburn Street

Grand Cafe Edinburgh

10 m

20 North Bridge

Prezzo

30 m

7-9 North Bridge

Scran Bistro

100 m

7 North Bridge Arcade

Patisserie Valerie Northbridge

100 m

25 North Bridge

Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant

160 m

25/27 Cockburn Street

Market Street Kitchen

100 m

2 Market St

Getting around

City Centre

Edinburgh3 min · 200 m

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI)21 min · 13.7 km

Dundee Airport (DND)146 min · 96.8 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station3 min · 200 m

Bus

Bus stop3 min · 200 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP22.50 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

The Scotsman

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The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Leisure & Events

Location & Transportation

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Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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