The Scotsman Hotel | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 8.8 (2635 Reviews) |  11 Bathrooms  29 Guests
Old Town Hotel | The Scotsman Hotel

Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh

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.

The Scotsman Hotel is located in Edinburgh.

This 82 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Business Services, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2635 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Movie nights
General
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Room service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8
Location:
9.55
Staff:
8.87
Facilities:
8.7
Comfort:
9.19
Cleanliness:
9.05
Linda Dawn
Feb 13, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location and history can’t be beaten. Our room was perfect - looking out over Waverley and the old Balmoral hotel. The hotel had provided prosecco and chocolates to help make my husband’s birthday special. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Negative: N/A
Summary: We’ve stayed here three times now and will definitely stay again. The location is superb and its history as the former S
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Publisher Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Publisher Suite

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

View

Landmark view, City view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Dining table, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Headline Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 53 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

City view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Feature Twin or Double Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Feature Twin or Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Director Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 34 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Director Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Reporter Twin or Double Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 31 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Reporter Twin or Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Reporter Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Reporter Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Director Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Director Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Penthouse Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 80 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Guest bathroom, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Spa tub

General

Laptop safe, Private entrance, Safe, Hypoallergenic, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Walk-in closet, Alarm clock

View

Landmark view, City view, View

Kitchen

Dining table, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed
Director Twin or Double Room City View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 34 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Director Twin or Double Room City View

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

View

Landmark view, City view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Feature Twin or Double Room City View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Feature Twin or Double Room City View

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

View

Landmark view, City view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Feature Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 50 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Feature Family Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Body soap

General

Laptop safe, Hypoallergenic, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed
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