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The Scott

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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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

Room options

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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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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

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 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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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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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

Deluxe Double Room

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

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Newington Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Isola - ‬6 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.

Languages

English

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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.

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. 414 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 503 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location within the University of Edenborough. Optional dining at The Scholar next door. Very clean with turn down service. Excellent breakfast. No air-conditioning but provided a good fan. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Excellent service. Staff was extremely friendly , helpful and knowledgeable Beautiful art. Super comfortable bed. I will say that for visiting Edinburgh, it's not convenient. it's quite a distance from town. i'm sure it would be fantastic for visiting children going to the university. Our room was beautifully appointed, but the bathroom-- As vast as it was-- oddly lacked Any hooks or places to put things or hang towels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Super clean super safe. Parking is easy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Zebulon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around the hotel was absolutely beautiful and then when you entered the hotel you realized how amazing the interior turned out to be. We enjoyed the sitting area with coffee and tea and loved to sit there in the morning before breakfast. Kudos to "Ed" who always had a smile and went out of his way to assist. This is a hotel you want to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie jay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just got back from a 2 nights stay at the Scott hotel and there was no complaints what so ever. The building , decor and rooms are stunning. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delightful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was quite comfortable and we spent a large portion of it out and in the city, the wait staff in the bar was not the friendliest nor communicative. Slow to take our order and had no idea what a Tom Collins was? Brought a gin and tonic instead.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherine, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! The staff was so wonderful and accommodating. I'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

The Scott, Edinburgh

Fantastic service, booking was for sister-in-law and partner, partner on a break from cancer treatment, hotel upgraded room and left prosecco and chocolates, fantastic touch, will definitely be using the hotel again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited The Scot for its proximity to our daughter who was studying abroad and was housed on campus at Holland House. It was a quick 2 minute walk! The staff we interacted with were all pleasant and helpful with any questions we had. Our check in was delayed until extremely late due to flight issues but Sophie was waiting for us and got us checked in and settled quickly. Our room was phenomenal (room 17) and both my husband and I loved the robes and slippers as well as the coffee, tea, cookies in the morning and turn-down service every evening. I will definitely recommend The Scott to anyone who is thinking about visiting Edinburgh in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Lucky to have stayed here!

We are so pleased to have stayed in this beautiful building! The stay was perfect, and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle. It was so convenient to take the bus anywhere we needed to go. Excellent location and the view of Arthur’s Seat was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brayden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful hotel. The food was great, staff were extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Would stay here every time I go to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious room with high ceilings, feels homey but the bathroom tile was luxurious and the area is ideally situated for walking out to nature or walking into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY LYNN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott was an amazing stay and the staff is more than willing to help with all your travel needs
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Scott is a beautiful hotel with amazing staff, gorgeous fine dining restaurant, warm bar area, and beautiful rooms. Quick and easy bus access to the center of Edinburgh. The grounds and gardens are lovely as well. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Truly a great stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel to base yourself from. Friendly staff good location and a fantastic breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muneyb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Stay at the Scott

The Scott Hotel is wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful. The lounges are peaceful and a great way to begin or end a night out in Edinburgh. The showers are great, the beds are comfy and the rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025