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The Scotsman Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Majestic 4-Star Hotel with Historic Charm

  • Scenic Views and Luxury Amenities

    Indulge in the breathtaking views of Carlton Hill and Princes Street Gardens from your room's curved corner window bays. Relax in the marble-tiled en suite bathroom and enjoy the comfort of luxury Egyptian cotton linen.

  • Entertainment and Convenience

    Experience the luxury of a 48-seat cinema within the hotel premises. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and catch up on the latest news with a complimentary Scotsman Newspaper. Benefit from the convenience of a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.

  • Prime Location with Exclusive Offer

    Located just steps away from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, the Scotsman Hotel offers discounted parking at the nearby Edinburgh Waverley Station car park.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beautiful location

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

49 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Lift / Elevator

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key card access
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,693 reviews
8/ 10
L’emplacement est incroyable, à proximité de tout ce qu’il faut visiter à Édimbourg. Le personnel est très sympa. La chambre spacieuse.
NATHALIE · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.8out of 10
3693 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Beautiful location
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Poor Cleanliness · Inconsistent service

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Location is highlighted as very nice and well-placed near attractions.

  • Overall Experience9.8

    Overall experiences skew positive with many recommending the hotel.

  • Amenities9.3

    Amenities mentioned were good, but minor issues reported.

  • Room Quality8.8

    Rooms described as beautiful and delightful, but some issues reported.

  • Food and Beverage8.7

    Good food experience but some minor complaints about specific items.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Felt hotel is not delivering on small things for the price paid.

  • Service8.3

    Varied service experiences, with some positive mentions but significant complaints.

  • Cleanliness7.3

    Rooms are in bad condition and not clean, with stains reported.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

91% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.83693 reviews
  • Un emplacement incroyable, mais…

    8/10

    NATHALIE · couple · 2026-10-24

    “L’emplacement est incroyable, à proximité de tout ce qu’il faut visiter à Édimbourg. Le personnel est très sympa. La chambre spacieuse.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Sayanta · couple · 2026-10-23

    “The ambience, the maintenance”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Thomas · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Très bel hôtel”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Julianne · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Great location, comfortable rooms, staff was lovely.”

  • Magnificent hot

    10/10

    Carol · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Everything, the hotel ismagnificent beautifully decorated clean and welcoming The staff were friendly professional and cheerful throughout our room was excellent well appointed comfortable with lots of nice little touches. Woukd highly recommend to anyone who wants to feel pampered It is situated close to all that Edinburgh has to offer and has great views ftom many of its rooms The food is wnderful and restaurant Grand Cafe is a spectacular place A first class hotel in every aspect”

  • Will always stay here

    10/10

    Tucholka · couple · 2026-10-19

    “They were friendly and helpful throughout the entire stay and it was absolutely fantastic”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Linda · solo traveller · 2026-10-18

    “Great staff, room and location. Loved our stay.”

  • La ubicación inmejorable, la habitación sin tener las vistas en cuenta está muy bien.

    6/10

    PEPA · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Su ubicación”

  • Another lovely stay at The Scotsman

    8/10

    Diane · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Location is fantastic and accommodations are well appointed and comfortable”

  • Top

    10/10

    Stefano · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Posizione , eleganza , gentilezza staff”

  • Brilliant, will return for future stays

    10/10

    Robert · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Fabulous atmosphere, maintained heritage but provided all the expected modern facilities. Great location for central city/castle/transport hub. Restaurant choices were good and all provided excellent menus.”

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