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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Royal Mile

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Serves lunch and dinner
Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
A historic building with the Hilton logo, featuring classic architecture with ornate details and multiple windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club Lounge Access

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Two Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh 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 - 0.1 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4-star Victorian hotel near Royal Mile
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Edinburgh Carlton. A complete renovation of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton was completed in October 2025.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 266 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1900
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers 266 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. 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
  • Mini-fridge

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • 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 digital 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
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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 8.2 mi (40-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 May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton on May 10, 2026 start from $249, including 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 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.2 mi (41-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?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is home to Herbie More's, which features British cuisine and light fare.

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1012 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really great property, in a perfect location. It was very much under construction when we went, with only one elevator in service, so that wasn’t ideal. I also felt like my room wasn’t perfectly clean. We found a few hairs. Staff was great to hold our bags before we could check in and after we checked out so we could still play in the city unhindered by our bags.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

gail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was scaffolding up all around rhe hitel. We were nit infirmed of this.wh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room we was given had a broken arial and staff were very quick to come and try to fix it. It wasnt able to be fix so was moved to another room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High quality room and comfortable with professional staff. However cooked element of breakfast was dried out and did not reflect well on overall quality. Other breakfast items were of much better standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fab!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pehr

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wajeeha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They were really nice HEARD me. Always had a smile on their face. Very patient and flexible . That's all you want right. When you're new to the city ... The front desk staff you got my heart!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless - only thing is I wish they would change the headboard they are all marked but beds are comfy, staff are great, breakfast good and location great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Our receptionist/ concierge was amazing as well! She offered great recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is amazing- straight onto Royal Mile and just up from the station. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. I specifically asked for a room with a bath beforehand and they obliged. Bags, which we left earlier to go around Edinburgh were brought up to our room for us. Room was lovely. We had a few drinks and some food from Herbie Mores. Food was lovely and staff were very polite. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elnur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location, rooms were great, staff was very friendly and helpful. Geantleman from reception helped us with carriage and accompanied till -4 floor of the hotel to get quicker to the station. Only issue is breakfast that we think could have bigger choices. However we would be very glad to come back again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

priscilla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good location, superior facilities in room, good breakfast but would have benefitted with table menus of items that COULD be ordered
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a bucket of ice for us to take to the room. This was nice, as much of European hotels do not typically offer this complimentary service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient location and very friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was newly refurbished so was gorgeous. Very comfortable bed and high quality amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious for 4 (2 adults and 2 kids), hotel itself is very clean and staff extremely helpful and friendly. The mid stay clean could have been better, room not hoovered well. It would also be ideal to have enough cups for the amount of people stopping in the room Finally the room could do with some upgrades, paint peeling on the bathroom door and warped wood frame.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

payman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Edward, Auckland

I had booked this in error 3 months ago and it was non refundable. I tried to ask for a refund to no avail. My error but no flexibility means i lost out. Expedia need to be more flexi for honest mistakes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Norman

Traveled with group
Needed better heating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peterson

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026