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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a chair, and a balcony view.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $222
$176 nightly
$222 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a phone on one table, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a round mirror, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a chair, and a balcony view.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, a green chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lounge Access)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a view of the outdoors through curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a view of the outdoors through curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a view of the outdoors through curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Princes Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

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
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landy’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers 266 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 266 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Herbie More's, a bar/lounge which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Herbie More's - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • Built in 1900
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location excellent breakfast smart bar helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a great location, a comfortable room, and all the amenities you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and very well located hotel. Its central location helped us to get to all places by walking. Excellent and friendly staff. Breakfast was great! I would recommend this hotel to anybody coming to this magnificent city.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel . Location is unbeatable. Staff very helpful. Direct access to train station via elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 3 night stay. It's in the heart of the city and perfect for quick trips back to the room when we're out seeing the various sights. Everyone was lovely and we are so glad we picked this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High price for services offered. Good hotel in excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t be better placed in the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Carpet a bit old and full of stains but staff were really friendly and helpful!!! Location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was super easy and quick. The breakfast was great and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and central location! Very helpful staff. Renovations, including the total carpet renovation, made getting to our room difficult due to loud construction. The breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff friendly , breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, staff very friendly, location perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - great room overlooking the Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great service. They are remodeling front of hotel has scaffolding, but we had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent over night stay with the family - beautiful hotel, food, drinks and tolm. every member of staff we spoke to was friendly and polite and great with the kids as well .. just a nice atmosphere overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, was very walkable. There was construction on the exterior that was minority inconvenient and two of the elevators were down which made getting to our room take longer a couple of times
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Check was fast and easy, a the hotel was in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit worn down hotel, service not quite 4-star
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They finally finished construction and the place is 100% better and looks modern but in a rustic sort of way. Staff is wonderful especially Shaha who checked me in and worked with me to give me a great weeks stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff and room were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and super helpful. Location is excellent. Rooms are tidy and quiet. Not much more you could ask for!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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