Housed in a magnificently restored 1905 listed building on North Bridge, this 4‑star Old Town hotel once served as home to The Scotsman newspaper, just moments from the Royal Mile and Waverley Station.
Curved corner window bays, marble-tiled en suites and Egyptian cotton linen make every room unique.
Settle in for a film in the hotel's own atmospheric screening room, a rare Old Town find.
St Giles' and the Royal Mile are 3 minutes away on foot, with Waverley Station just 2 minutes.
Reduced-rate parking is available at Waverley Station's long-stay car park on New Street, 5-10 minutes away.
A comfortable, characterful room with either twin or double beds, ideal for exploring Old Town Edinburgh.
A stylish double room featuring the building's original architectural charm and modern comforts.
A spacious double or twin room offering extra room to relax after a day on the Royal Mile.
An elegant double room with refined furnishings reflecting the hotel's newspaper heritage.
A generous room with sweeping city views over Edinburgh's historic skyline.
A distinctive room showcasing curved window bays and individual period features.
A striking room combining unique architectural details with panoramic city views.
The hotel's most spacious suite, blending heritage grandeur with luxurious modern comfort.
A grand suite offering extra space and standout design across the hotel's listed building.
“From” prices are for 2 guests staying on 17 November 2026; breakfast is not included but can be added for £22.50 per person.
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The hotel sits at 20 North Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town, a 2-minute walk from Waverley Station and 3 minutes from the Royal Mile.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Breakfast is rated 'very good' by guests and is available for £22.50 per person, paid at the hotel.
Yes — guests can enjoy the hotel's own 48-seat private cinema, one of its most distinctive features.
No, pets are not permitted at The Scotsman Hotel.
Discounted parking is available at the Waverley Station long-stay car park on New Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.
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