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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is adjacent to Royal Mile and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Princes Street. This 266-room, 4-star hotel has 24-hour room service along with conveniences like a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Renovated in 2025, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Herbie More's

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1900
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Carlton Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Scotland

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

Hilton Carlton Hotel

Hilton Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Barcelo Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

As of May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton on Jun 7, 2026 start from $319, including 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh, just steps from Royal Mile, and within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Grassmarket. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and St. Andrew Square less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have a casino?

No, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include 24-hour room service, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free wired internet.

Are there hot tubs at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Herbie More's.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

The closest major airport to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.2 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton that offer a balcony.

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were wonderful, hotel is stunning couldn’t fault a thing. Room was very spacious, great night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely clean room and added bottles of water lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room with very comfy bed. Ideal location for sight seeing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fabulous location, staff were exceptional, great choice of drinks and cocktails from the bar. Room was spacious, clean and most of all quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly welcome, staff polite and professional. Clean large room. Quiet aircon that worked. Comfy bed. Nice breakfast. Disappointed there were no large rolled oats (in Scotland where they grow them) for non wheat eaters
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel. Amazing location and we were lucky that our room looked out over the Royal Mile! Incredibly comfy beds, helpful staff and amazing breakfast. Only minus points would be that the headboards were a bit worn and there was no hairdryer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely, clean hotel. Great breakfast buffet and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

merav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Marina was amazing We got excellent room But 6 am I wake up because of loud noise from construction
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

DEBBIE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The welcome felt like we were being investigated for something. She bombarded us with questions with barely a breath in-between, which would have felt more friendly if she smiled but she just looked fed-up, so it felt like an interrogation. If you're going to force staff to question guests please teach them how to be friendly, rather than them ticking a box. The lifts were the slowest I've ever experienced and the wait was longer because the cleaners were using them, so guests couldn't fit. The room was so hot - we tried to turn it down and nothing happened. We had a choice of two pillows, either too soft or too hard. I've honestly had more pleasant stays in the Travelodge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Ranjit Singh, Ilford

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
As discussed with Enrique, the stay and the room were lovely. However Lighting wiring must have been done by a 4 year old. Zero logic. Also the water pressure was worse than a dribble.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Orian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was very disappointed with my stay. The room needs improvement, and the windows on the first floor are not soundproof. I couldn’t sleep because the outside noise was clearly audible inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Adelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was vastly too hot. No water provided in the room which seems a bit tight for a hotel such as this. Cups don’t fit the coffee machine and also over fill. Breakfast is insanely expensive at £25 a hear.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mr Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel, lovely staff and perfect location for central Edinburgh. Only 4 stars as the beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Terry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, what was intended to be a relaxing family break in the city fell well below the standard we have come to expect from a Hilton hotel. Firstly, our room had no functioning temperature control. We were unable to adjust the heating or cooling, which made the room uncomfortable throughout the night. It was only the following morning that we noticed an alarm indicator showing there was a fault, which explains why the system was not responding. In addition, the television in our room had no signal and did not work at all. After settling our children to bed, my wife and I had hoped to relax and watch something together, but this was not possible due to the lack of service. This was particularly disappointing as it limited our ability to unwind during our stay. To make matters worse, our room was located at the furthest point from reception, and in the morning the lift was out of service. As we were travelling with two young children and multiple suitcases, we were forced to carry everything up several flights of stairs. This was extremely inconvenient and stressful, especially with young children in tow. Overall, the experience did not reflect the quality or comfort we associate with Hilton. What should have been an enjoyable and relaxing stay did not turn out that way, and we do not feel that we received value for money. Given the issues outlined above, we believe a 50% refund of our stay would be a fair and reasonable resolution.
Lift out of service
AC fault - no temperature control
No TV signal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, room spacious - just what was needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff and room were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

G

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was a building site, the room was freezing, the TV glitched on and off, the AC made a ticking noise all night and we were disturbed by the housemaid at 9am. They also failed to properly validate my parking ticket, so I was charged full price to exit the carpark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shiona

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, all the amenities that was required were there, and the Staff were very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the only thing I did not like during my stay was the 10% service charge automatically added to my bar bill without being told, just expected, this is not cricket.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

gail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was scaffolding up all around rhe hitel. We were nit infirmed of this.wh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room we was given had a broken arial and staff were very quick to come and try to fix it. It wasnt able to be fix so was moved to another room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High quality room and comfortable with professional staff. However cooked element of breakfast was dried out and did not reflect well on overall quality. Other breakfast items were of much better standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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