The Scotsman Hotel
- City view
- Free Wifi
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
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About this property
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Elevator
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Availability
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1 queen bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
2 twin beds or 1 king bed | ||
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1 full bed | ||
1 full bed | ||
Bedroom 1 queen bed Living room 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds or 1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds or 1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds and 1 queen bed or 1 sofa bed and 2 queen beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alena
United States“Room was beautiful, spacious, and had great views!” 
Andrii
United Arab Emirates“Location in the centre of the city, beautiful historical building”- Abdulrahman
Kuwait“The location is the best in town. Absolutely friendly staff they gave us the room early without even charging us. I would absolutely recommend it to everyone coming to Edinburgh” - Jonathan United States“The Scotsman is a fantastic hotel. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is amazing. The Manager,Ben, went above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable. The overall stay was fantastic and the location is amazing. Walking distance to...”
Susan United States“Comfortable bed. Very nice room. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast”- Michel
Monaco“Our room was spacious and comfortable with lovely decor” - Dawn United States“Great location and great property but small room at top floor”
- Jean United States“Perfect location! Near the train station, and near walkable sightseeing locations and restaurants”
- Aubrey United States“Perfect location! Beautiful rooms and great customer service”
Susan United States“Staff was superior. Bed extraordinarily comfortable! Porridge excellent. Movie theater in hotel was fun. Easy access to train station.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Grand Cafe
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
