The Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1YT, United Kingdom
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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1YT, United Kingdom
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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Golf Course
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits
  • Movie nights
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Fitness center
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Room service available
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location and friendly staff
Room very dark. Scaffolding up directly outside window which made what would already have been a dark room quite cave like. Needed lights on even in daytime. Not an inviting space. Did mention on check out and was promised contact which never came. Usually stay at the George and will go back there next visit. It’s a shame. Lovely old building with beautiful features but room dinginess made it no more inviting than the premier inn. No doubt other rooms may be better. Perhaps we were just unlucky
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Excellent location, staff very friendly and helpful.
No power shower. Thought breakfast would be included. Hardly any milk or tea bags for a morning cuppa
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We got an upgrade to a beautiful suite which was absolutely stunning, with an amazing view from the 7th floor. Really a great experience! Breakfast was very good, however the buffet was a little bit small (the meals which you could order for breakfast were delicious). Very friendly staff overall. The location couldn't be better with everything in walking distance and the train station right below the hotel.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Entering the hotel in a dark and dirty dungeon is not a great first impression , reception was not helpful . Bar was booked for a wedding so not available . Nothing mentioned about breakfast or dinner . When I went down for breakfast it was in a dirty , awful smelling dark room , I did not try it .
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It’s an amazing hotel with an excellent location and amazing room.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Our room had a terrible view and there was some issues with plumbing noises. The location couldn’t have been better! Great amenities and staff.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Hard to find, no parking
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The Scotsman is a beautiful, classic, charming hotel. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Edinburgh.
I loved the history, the food, the architecture, the staff, the breakfast, the bar, the shower, the location and,and,and
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Overall very good. Pleasant and helpful staff. Only downside was poor lumpy pillows, which were replaced but they weren’t much better.
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      • John Knox House Museum - 837 f
      • Writers Museum - 845 f
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      • Royal Museum - 0.22 mi
      • Museum of Scotland - 0.22 mi
      • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.22 mi
      • Portfolio Gallery - 0.23 mi
      • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.25 mi
      • National Museum of Scotland - 0.25 mi
      • National Gallery of Scotland - 0.25 mi
      • Huntly House Museum - 0.28 mi
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The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1YT, United Kingdom