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About the Hotel

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1YT
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Close to the Old Town
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Offering a shared lounge and a golf course, and views of the city, The Scotsman Hotel Edinburgh is located an 11-minute walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Boasting a location in the immediate vicinity of the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", the hotel offers 82 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

This welcoming hotel puts you right in the centre of Edinburgh, 1.1 km from Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum. The City Art Centre is within a few blocks of The Scotsman, while the landscaped Princes Street Gardens is a 10-minute walk away.

Jeffrey Street bus stop is 250 metres from the property and within 500 metres of is enough to get to Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

This 4-star hotel offers unique rooms complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV, as well as comforts such as ironing equipment. Also, the smoke-free The Scotsman Hotel features carpeted flooring.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the restaurant each morning. The comfortable bar is also available. The pizzeria Pasta italiana is a 5-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Business

This stylish property goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. The boutique-style hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Must-do experiences

  • Enjoy traditional haggis at The Witchery near Edinburgh Castle.
  • Stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden for stunning seasonal blooms.
  • Visit the Scotch Whisky Experience for a taste of local distilleries.
  • Discover hidden art at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
  • Browse the stalls at Stockbridge Market for local artisanal treats.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Feature Twin or Double Room
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Reporter Twin or Double Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Reporter Double Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Director Double or Twin Room
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • 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
1800 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1100 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
600 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
700 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
1600 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
1800 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
1800 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
900 ft
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
1900 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
600 ft
Museum
John Knox House
1100 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
300 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
700 ft
Restaurants
Laila's Mediterranean Bistro
500 ft
63 Cockburn Street
La Locanda Italian Edinburgh
500 ft
61 Cockburn Street
Grand Cafe Edinburgh
100 ft
20 North Bridge
Prezzo
100 ft
7-9 North Bridge
Scran Bistro
400 ft
7 North Bridge Arcade
Patisserie Valerie Northbridge
400 ft
25 North Bridge
Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant
600 ft
25/27 Cockburn Street
Market Street Kitchen
400 ft
2 Market St
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)21 min  ·  8.5 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)146 min  ·  60.2 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP22.50 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
10
Number of rooms:
82
Former name
The Scotsman
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