The Scotsman Hotel | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 8.8 (2747 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: Business Services, Restaurant, Bar, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2747 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
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Movie nights
  • Fitness center
General
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • 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
Tom
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Dining table, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

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

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Dining table, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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