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The Scott

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile

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Lounge
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Signature Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Southside stay.Your stay at this Southside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Barrel Southside - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Scott

4-star eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified The Scott also features a garden, 24-hour room service, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Scott offers 36 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The onsite bar is not staffed. Guests may purchase drinks and refreshments at the self-service bar from noon to 1 AM. Payment details are available at the front desk.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Scott to the airport?

The Scott is 14.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scott?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scott on Nov 2, 2025 start from $205.78, 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 The Scott have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Scott.

How close is The Scott to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.5 mi (34-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Scott offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Scott, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Scott?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Scott?

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

Is there free parking at The Scott?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Scott have a pool?

The Scott does not have a pool.

Does The Scott have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Scott have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Scott to downtown Edinburgh?

The Scott is 1.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 543 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, Mesa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Like staying in a castle and short Uber or Taxi drive to Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle. Very nice inside and really added to the experience of Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cherie

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

Scott hotel

Excellent stay at the Scott hotel Edinburgh. Staff are lovely and very helpful , breakfast is good , room Is comfortable but small and needed more lighting. Bed and pillows are excellent, cleaning is very good.I think the price is too high given the room size and amenities.No lift in this beautiful building. Quiet and a nice garden it’s situated next to the university. Good for those looking for a relaxing place away from the business of beautiful Edinburgh and free parking is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neema

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Greay stay. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful two night stay. The welcome we received was outstanding. Staff were very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed the access to tea, coffee and homemade biscuits down stairs. We ate in Bonnie’s on our first night. The bread starter was divine. The service and the rest of the meal was also very good. Our room was cosy and the shower was powerful. We would definitely return to this hotel. It was also a nice surprise to find that it was on the university campus and easily walkable into the old city within 35 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! We loved the updated room features. Breakfast wasn’t as good as 2 years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Imam, Stalybridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall ok, clean room, ok location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

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

X Amanda Martin

Our whole stay was amazing, couldn't fault it until it came to having our last breakfast there. On checking in we were told breakfast was included in our booking, I queried this as I hadnt booked breakfast. I was assured breakfast was included. We only had breakfast twice as we were on our honeymoon and wernt prioritising getting up early. On our second breakfast visit we were told we would have to pay. As we didnt want to speak up in a busy room we queried it on check out only to find we were being charged for every breakfast we had had. When explained what was said by the receptionist on check in we were told “we have had a number of new staff members and they are giving out wrong information”. Queried with them that that wasnt our mistake but theirs we were still told we would have to pay. Stated if we had of known this we wouldnt have bothered, receptionist said she was sorry but we still needed to pay the outstanding balance. We paid but will be taking this further. So anyone else that chooses to stay there, BEWARE! Check before eating anything! We wont be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, a lovely stay with helpful, gracious staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Highly recommended! Staff, room, breakfast, dinner just lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It was a quiet area with a bus stop close by to get to historic part of Edinburgh! We enjoyed the breakfast also! Staff was lovely and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

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

Beautiful place to stay

Traveled with friends and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff was welcoming and very helpful, going out of their way to provide great service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harish

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall loved the property and staff was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ole

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

8/10 Good

Lew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing property. Amazing staff and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this hotel was truly a magical experience. The building looks like a charming castle, full of character and history. It even has a secret garden where you can enjoy freshly brewed coffee and delicious cookies—or simply relax with a good book. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful place to stay, this hidden gem is the perfect escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Karkov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect couples getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional. Super quiet location close to old city and free parking. Very comfortable room with excellent bed. Modern bathroom with excellent shower. Friendly staff and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025