Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is a 4-star hotel on North Bridge, the bridge that links Waverley station with the Royal Mile. It suits you if you want everything close by and value a restaurant in the hotel itself.
Location and getting around
Waverley, the Royal Mile, the Scott Monument and the National Museum of Scotland are about 5 minutes on foot. Calton Hill and the Grassmarket are about 10 minutes away.
It is about 15 minutes on foot to Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, each at one end of the Royal Mile. Arthur’s Seat is about half an hour on foot, in case you want to end the day with a view.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are spacious, with a desk, a high-definition TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with Crabtree & Evelyn products. The desk and Wi-Fi are useful if you need to answer emails between visits.
The hotel restaurant and bar serves Scottish cooking and cocktails, and in the afternoon offers tea with sweet treats. Breakfast can be a buffet or from the menu.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you arrive by train and want the hotel at the station exit.
- Ideal if you fancy afternoon tea without leaving the hotel.
- Practical if you plan to see the castle and Holyrood on the same day.
- Worth a look if you travel for work and want a desk near the station.
Good to know
- You can occupy the room from 15:00.
- Check-out is until 11:00.
For more places to stay in this category, see 4-star hotels.