The 1905 building that was home to The Scotsman newspaper is now The Scotsman, a 4-star hotel on North Bridge. It has a gym, a restaurant, a bar and even a cinema room, and it suits you if you want to sleep in a historic building next to the station.
Location and getting around
Waverley station, the Royal Mile and Princes Street are about 5 minutes on foot, as is the National Museum of Scotland. According to the property, there are views of the castle from the building.
Walking to Edinburgh Castle or Calton Hill takes about 10 minutes. The Palace of Holyroodhouse is about 15 minutes away, and Arthur’s Seat about half an hour on foot.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms keep elements of the building, such as curved windows, and have a marble bathroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Room service runs 24 hours.
As well as the gym, restaurant and bar, there is a cinema room for 48 people. Reception is open day and night. Breakfast can be continental, buffet or full Scottish.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you are interested in the building’s history and its newspaper past.
- Ideal if you fancy watching a film in the hotel cinema room.
- Practical if you travel by train and do not want to drag your luggage.
- Useful if you arrive by car: according to the property, there is a discounted rate at the Waverley car park.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00, with photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is before 11:00.
For other options, see Edinburgh.