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title: "The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh: rated 8.9 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★ · G1 Holiday Properties
# The Scotsman Hotel

Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.9 ·  Excellent 1,320 reviews ·  #32 #32 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.7 Location score
## About The Scotsman Hotel

The Scotsman Hotel is a hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,320 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 400 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 82

- **Floors:** 9

- **Opened:** 1905

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Chain:** G1 Holiday Properties

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 117

20 North Bridge

## How The Scotsman Hotel scores

Better rated than 86% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **9.7**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Steam room

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">East Sands of Leith</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">愛丁堡車站</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Burntisland Museum110 m
-   Natural Museum Of Scotland130 m
-   The Edinburgh Dungeon160 m
-   Train to York160 m
-   General Stanislaw Maczek Memorial160 m
-   Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling & Witchcraft170 m

## The Scotsman Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Services offered by taxi and car hire at the hotel ensure effortless exploration of Edinburgh. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At The Scotsman Hotel, guests can choose from a variety of room configurations, some of which feature separate living room and balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Scotsman Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at The Scotsman Hotel. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to steam room.

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## Questions about The Scotsman Hotel

### How do guests rate The Scotsman Hotel?

The Scotsman Hotel has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 1,320 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Scotsman Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Scotsman Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Scotsman Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Scotsman Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Scotsman Hotel have?

The Scotsman Hotel has 82 rooms on 9 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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