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Travellers praise The Scotsman Hotel for its unbeatable central location by Waverley Station and the Royal Mile, characterful historic building, generally spacious rooms, and friendly staff, while noting recurring downsides like roadworks affecting access, occasional night-time noise, and inconsistent service.
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Stephanie
Apr 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Steve
Apr 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jasmine
Apr 7, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Stewart
Mar 24, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Stephen
Mar 19, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
With a stay at The Scotsman Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Princes Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.
More location infoNearby parking is available for GBP 18 per night, located 656 feet away and open 24 hours.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, just steps from the Royal Mile and a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. It is 0.2 miles from Princes Street and 0.3 miles from St. Andrew Square.
Children are welcome at the hotel, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
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