Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Reception
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hotel places you steps from Royal Mile and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hilton Edinburgh Carlton also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 211 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers 211 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Scotland
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Barcelo Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton to the airport?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is 8.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton on Nov 30, 2025 start from $176.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.

How close is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (33-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 27.50 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have a pool?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton does not have a pool.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton to downtown Edinburgh?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is heavily under construction, which was not disclosed. Extremely loud work started at 8am and sometimes even before that. 1 of the 2 elevators was out of service for almost our entire stay, requiring us to walk up flights of stairs to return to our room. There was no area of the hotel that was untouched by the “under construction” dust, smell, sound and plaster. The executive lounge was pretty sad and not very executive. I would not recommend staying here until the construction is done. The location is great, but unless you enjoy staying in a hard hat zone, pick somewhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in August at the time of the Fringe, Tattoo, and Oasis Concert- so a very busy time with lots of street performers and tourists. From USA traveling with 2 teens and 2 adults. The Good- warm greeting, helpful staff, super clean facility, wonderful expansive breakfast buffet (included), bath products available in room, fridge in room, location to royal mile and princes street. If you want a walkable visit- the location was fantastic and the streets really cleared out before 10 am or after about 9/10 pm- so it was nice to walk about then too- which was possible because of the proximity to the hotel. The bad- scaffolding over building and north bridge construction was not a great fit for the beautiful city and made a crowded walkway extremely tight. It also made negotiating the street crossing a challenge. At one time they were down 2/3 lifts- but they had one fixed quickly (not even a full day). The lobby area is very small and there were people sitting with their luggage making it even tighter (at times). If you use the train or tram, you will have a 5-10 minute walk to and fro (not really bad- just FYI)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiang Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is undergoing remodeling and the entire front of the hotel is covered by scaffolding. Temporary walls have been constructed inside as well. Although the staff was accommodating and the location was great it’s hard to get past the construction while We were vacationing. I believe we should have been advised of the remodeling which would have affected our decision to stay or not.
Exterior of hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was nice, under renovations. My Deluxe Room was nice but the sink drain was none functional so the water wouldn’t drain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise, Castle Rock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfortable, dinning great, love happy hour, would like breakfast during the week to be open earlier since we did day tours outside of city. Lobby was terrible, no coffee bar to take on the go and no trash receptacles inside or out. Could not get breakfast in our room. Staff was great and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sze Yuen Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

AHMED

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Location, Comfortable rooms

Excellent location, amazing room and amenities. Very quiet room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejindar, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran, Monterrey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

I didnt like that i was slapped with a £20 deposit on top of an extortionate bill for a merely adequate room. I didnt like that we had to walk up numerous corridors and take 2 lifts to the room. I didnt like that the receptionist seemed not to know what an 'Emergency exit' was. I didnt like that the hotel was dark, unwelcoming and covered in scaffolding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in à clean hotel with personal touches. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Loud to be on the street. But beautiful views. People in room next to us were very loud very late.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025