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Southside · Edinburgh · United Kingdom

The Scott

From £178 a night — varies by your dates

18 Holyrood Park RoadView on map
Exceptional
2,377 reviews
9.0
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About this hotel

The Scott is a 4-star hotel in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Experience an unforgettable stay at The Scott, a charming escape nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Southside. Comfortable Accommodations Relax in one of our 36 stylish guest rooms, equipped with espresso makers and flat-screen TVs. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and digital programming, ensuring that you stay connected and entertained throughout your visit. Gourmet Dining Options Savor delightful meals at our on-site restaurant, complemented by a selection of refreshing drinks at the bar/lounge. Don’t miss our full breakfast served on weekends, setting you up for a day of exploring. Prime Location Ideally located within walking distance of iconic attractions such as the Royal Mile and the University of Edinburgh, The Scott offers easy access to cultural and historical landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of comfort and convenience – book your stay at The Scott today!

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9.0
Exceptional
2,377 reviews

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FABIENNE🇫🇷
13 Aug 2026
10.0

Ancient establishment well preserved!!! Superb room

Alessandra🇮🇹
12 Aug 2026
7.0

Pros: Interior but very small room despite luxury rate Cons: Distance from the center and the person who cleaned the room did it poorly. Small room

Andrew🇬🇧
12 Aug 2026
8.0

Great hotel just too expensive

Pros: Very comfortable and clean Cons: Overpriced by at least 50%

maria🇬🇧
10 Aug 2026
9.0

Perfect place to stay if you love history and historical buildings! And food to die for.

Pros: Loved this hotel, stunning and beautifully maintained. Staff were wonderful, helpful, and very warm. The location was good and easy to get into town via cab or walk. The food was the best I’ve ever eaten! Spectacular! Only thing was it’s surrounded by uni campus buildings and that was a surprise as the image on the website gives a more rural location. It didn’t bother us much and the stay was great! 😊 would highly recommend and would stay again. Cons: There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.

Yury🇰🇿
9 Aug 2026
7.0

Pros: The breakfast was wonderful. Highly recommend. Cons: We were placed in a room for people with limited mobility, although we did not book such a room. The bathroom had an open shower without a barrier, so after each use, the entire floor was flooded with water. This is extremely inconvenient and unsafe. The floor had a slope designed for wheelchair access. For a person without mobility restrictions, such a surface is very inconvenient and unsafe - it is easy to slip and get injured. On the first day, we were refused relocation. And only after numerous complaints were we finally provided w

Typical weather

October here averages 9°C, with around 93 mm of rain across the month.

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