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 May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location Clean Friendly team
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very clean
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everyone is so friendly, helpful, and genuinely cares. It was close to the attractions that we wanted to visit. The building itself was amazing!
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stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location is excellent, beds and pillows are very comfortable, the interior design of the room is beautiful, room space was great, the free whisky touch was lovely and it was really good whisky, free milk in the morning was also much needed and it’s the attention to these details that makes a hotel 5 stars, free hot chocolate at the entrance also a nice touch
Road works happening at the time made entering and exiting the hotel awkward, but this is nothing to do with the hotel, perhaps maybe post on the website to let guests know
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location of the hotel is superb, the hotel is comfy and welcoming, staff was very friendly and accommodating
Nothing
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Very Dissapointed with the check in process, no details relating to Breakfast, Hotel facilities or Local recommendations. Had a query which went unresolved and despite asking twice, failed to receive contact from management. General areas around and outside the Hotel were grubby - Encountered a Rat on the Scotsman steps, indicating general poor hygiene.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location for touring edinburgh
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent position and room. Very big room, comfortable, with all the facilities for every need. Very good breakfast: tasty, high quality food, all the options for all the tastes. Staff available and willing to support.
The heating system in our room was not working. The staff was available to support us as soon as we called for assistance, however the support was a bit clumsy and as if the staff didn't communicate well among them. In fact, the staff representative that intervened initially, told us that the entire wing of the hotel was without heating, then he promised to bring in the room 2 Dyson electric heaters, but then he gave us one only. Although it was enough to warm the room up, it is as if he changed his mind at the last moment. Finally, when we reported this to the reception the day after, it seemed like they didn't know at all that an entire area of the hotel was without heating as we were told the day before. In fairness to the hotel staff they were understanding of the miscommunication issue and offered to write off the breakfast charge from the bill.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, classy
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stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location
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
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Availability from Sun, May 11, 2025 To Wed, May 14, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Reporter Double Room
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  • Accessible by lift
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  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Blackout curtains
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Complimentary coffee
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Complimentary tea
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Daily newspaper
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Fan
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • In-room safe box
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Laptop safe
  • Linens
  • Media player
  • Mini bar
  • Mirror
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wake-up service
  • Walk-in shower
  • Wine glasses
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Publisher Suite Free Breakfast
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Publisher Suite
This room comes with a separate double bedded room and private sitting room.
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  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • In-room safe box
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Landmark view
  • Laptop safe
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Room with view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wake-up service
  • Walk-in shower
  • Wine glasses
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.07 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 31.69 mi
    • Perth - 34.48 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 35.25 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Collective Gallery - 114 f
      • Stills Gallery - 129 f
      • Police Information Centre - 223 f
      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 319 f
      • City Art Centre - 334 f
      • DOM - 354 f
      • Museum of Childhood - 711 f
      • John Knox House Museum - 837 f
      • Writers Museum - 845 f
      • Royal Scottish Academy - 1,018 f
      • 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
      • Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.28 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 536 f

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 322 f
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 486 f
      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 849 f
      • George IV Bridge - 0.22 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 439 f
      • Lady Stairs House - 818 f
      • General Register House - 997 f
      • Parliament House - 0.25 mi
      • Holyroodhouse Palace - 0.29 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Scottish Gems - 711 f
      • Rent A Bike - 821 f
      • Netherbow - 837 f
      • Armstrong's - 0.26 mi
      • Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.29 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Princes Street Gardens - 1,031 f
      • Greyfriars Kirk - 0.26 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Castlehill Golf - 0.27 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 207 f
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 436 f
      • Canongate Ballet - 587 f
      • Mercat Tours - 787 f
      • Gladstone's Land - 818 f
      • Gilded Balloon Box Office - 883 f
      • Royal Mile - 974 f
      • ScotlandsPeople Centre - 0.21 mi
      • Magdalen Chapel - 0.22 mi
      • Waterloo Place - 0.23 mi
      • Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.25 mi
      • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.28 mi
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.29 mi

The Scotsman Hotel

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