Welcome to The Scotsman Hotel – Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT

The Scotsman Hotel, a 4-star landmark straddling Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, offers a luxurious stay in a historic building that retains many original features.

Distinctive Room Features

Every room and suite at the Scotsman Hotel boasts individual features, including curved corner window bays with scenic views and marble-tiled en suite bathrooms.

Grand Café Dining

The Grand Café brings fin de siècle sympathy to a glorious space dominated by marble columns and ornate plaster ceiling, serving a seasonal menu packed with Scotland's best produce.

Premium Guest Amenities

Guests can enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a 48-seat cinema, free Wi-Fi, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.

Historic Old Town

Known as the gateway between the old and new town, The Scotsman is located in Old Town, a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys.

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Choose from doubles, suites, or family rooms, many with breakfast, flexible cancellation, and promotional rates
Feature Twin or Double Room
2 persons
40 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Reporter Twin or Double Room
2 persons
31 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Reporter Double Room
2 persons
31 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Director Double or Twin Room
2 persons
34 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
Edinburgh200 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.7 km
Dundee (DND) 96.8 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station200 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT
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20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT
Nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
530 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
320 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
170 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
200 m
Monument
Scott Monument
480 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
520 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
530 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
260 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
550 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
180 m
Museum
John Knox House
330 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
80 m
Church
Mercat Cross
210 m
Restaurants
Laila's Mediterranean Bistro
140 m
63 Cockburn Street
La Locanda Italian Edinburgh
150 m
61 Cockburn Street
Grand Cafe Edinburgh
10 m
20 North Bridge
Prezzo
30 m
7-9 North Bridge
Scran Bistro
100 m
7 North Bridge Arcade
Patisserie Valerie Northbridge
100 m
25 North Bridge
Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant
160 m
25/27 Cockburn Street
Market Street Kitchen
100 m
2 Market St
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