The Scotsman Hotel - Edinburgh

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The Scotsman Hotel - Edinburgh
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Overview

4-star historic hotel with a private cinema in central Edinburgh

Rooms & Suites

Each room at The Scotsman Hotel has individual features, including curved corner window bays with city views and a marble-tiled en suite bathroom. Guests receive luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service, and a complimentary Scotsman Newspaper. The hotel offers feature rooms and suites with separate living areas, such as the Director category noted for its historic charm.

Dining & Afternoon Tea

The Grand Cafe at the Scotsman Edinburgh serves award-winning dining with local Scottish cuisine and an a la carte menu that includes vegan options. Afternoon tea is offered in a grand setting, and the bar provides a wide selection of craft cocktails and local spirits. Special diet menus-including gluten-free and kids' meals-are available, and guests can order room service from the Grand Cafe menu.

Private Cinema & Entertainment

The hotel's 48-seat art deco Scotsman Picturehouse offers exclusive screenings and movie nights for guests. Direct bookings include complimentary prosecco and whisky on arrival, plus chocolates in the room. The Press Bar and Hide Bar provide additional lounge spaces with a selection of local spirits and craft cocktails.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Scotsman Hotel is a 1-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, with Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument within easy reach. Overlooking Carlton Hill and Waverley Station, the hotel provides direct access to train and tram connections for exploring the city. Discounted parking is available at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park, 5-10 minutes' walk away.

Business & Wellness Facilities

The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities with personalized support for weddings and corporate events, including the Fettercairn and Jura suites. A 24-hour fitness suite is available for guest use, and the business center offers fax and photocopying services. The historic building originally housed The Scotsman newspaper, with original architectural features preserved throughout.

  • Location: 1-min walk from Royal Mile & Princes Street
  • Rooms: Feature rooms with city views & marble bathrooms
  • Dining: Grand Cafe with award-winning Scottish cuisine
  • Entertainment: 48-seat Scotsman Picturehouse cinema
  • Special: Complimentary prosecco & whisky for direct bookings
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
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.
Building
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:82
Former name
The Scotsman
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Rooms and availability

Penthouse Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
Family Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed1 Single bed1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Golf course

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

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • 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
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Essential information about The Scotsman Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 482 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT
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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
100 yd
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
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Church
St Giles' Cathedral
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Store
Edinburgh Old Town
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Monuments and Landmarks
Scott Monument
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Museums
The Writers' Museum
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Museums
Gladstone's Land
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Museums
Museum of Childhood
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Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
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2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
100 yd
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John Knox House
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Gallery
City Art Centre
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Church
Mercat Cross
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Scran Bistro
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Patisserie Valerie Northbridge
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Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant
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Market Street Kitchen
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FAQ about The Scotsman Hotel

How far is the city center from the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel?
Edinburgh city center is reachable within a 5-minute walk from the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel.
Which landmarks are closest to the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel?
Guests of the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel can visit Brass Rubbing Centre (a walk from the accommodation), or National Museum of Scotland placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Does the Edinburgh hotel have parking on site?
Guests of the Edinburgh hotel can take advantage of a car park.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Restaurants near the hotel include Southern Cross Cafe (approximately a 5-minute walk away) offering moderately placed prices as well as Ecco Vino (5 minutes' walk from the property) with moderately placed prices.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel?
Guests of the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM to 11 AM. late check-out is also available upon request.
What are the booking prices at the The Scotsman Hotel?
The price for a room in the The Scotsman Hotel starts at £231.
What payment methods are available in the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel?
Payment methods in the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel include:
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
What are the room types offered by the Edinburgh hotel?
The Edinburgh hotel provides such room types as Penthouse Suite, Family Room, and Double Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel?
Most rooms of the welcoming 4-star The Scotsman Hotel include ironing facilities and air conditioning as well as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making equipment and a laptop-compatible safe provided for guests' security.
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