The Scotsman Hotel

About the hotel

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.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Fitness center
• 24-hour front desk
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Heating
• Family rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Laundry
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Bar
• Fax/photocopying
• Golf course
• Ironing service
• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Dry cleaning
• Breakfast in the room
• Non-smoking throughout
• Daily housekeeping
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Kid-friendly buffet
• Wine/champagne
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 11:00

Guest reviews

• D

  Darcy SaundersUnited Kingdom · Couple

  10

  Liked: Possibly the nicest hotel experience I have had in the UK.

  Disliked: Nothing

  Posted in October 2026

• K

  KonstantinosGreece · Couple

  8

  It’s an excellent experience to stay, an expensive one

  Liked: Everything it’s a great hotel, you feel living in a castle

  Disliked: It’s overpriced 800 or even 1000 for a night has no logic.we ve been to better hotels cheaper. Breakfast was poor in contrast with the price

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  SurojitCanada · Couple

  10

  Liked: Everything was good

  Disliked: Room size a bit too small

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  Sm2018v3United Kingdom · Couple

  10

  Liked: Quality of facilities, food (dinner and breakfast), location, staff

  Disliked: Nothing to dislike - it was all great

  Posted in October 2026

• J

  JadeUnited Kingdom · Couple

  10

  Liked: The staff were lovely and our room was excellent and we loved staying there!

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  SayantaUnited Arab Emirates · Couple

  8

  Liked: The ambience, the maintenance

  Disliked: Room service

  Posted in October 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.