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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property

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A bar area with checkered flooring, a central seating arrangement, and a modern chandelier.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.
A bar area with a herringbone patterned wall, arched windows, and a variety of liquor bottles. There are cushioned seating areas with round tables.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a chair, and a balcony view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $353
$280 nightly
$353 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a small table.

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club Lounge Access

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

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a leather armchair, a floor lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a chair in the background.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 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
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a stand, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a stand, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 5 minutes by foot from Princes Street. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Andrew Square.

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
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nineteen Hundred Bar - ‬1 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
  • 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

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

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. 540 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, staff very friendly, location perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Liliya

The room was clean, Staff very helpful, specially Eva , breakfast ok
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building undergoing renovation Good service and great location right on the Royal mile
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Huseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff and room were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivar Berner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is a perfect place to stay when exploring Edinburgh. Friendly staff, inviting lobby bar and great location. You will find a wide range of restaurants just around the corner, and a lot of sights within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely, clean hotel. Great breakfast buffet and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nkululeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

WAI HO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, room spacious - just what was needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room. Clean and tidy and by and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! We really enjoyed our stay, the hotel is in a great location, the room was lovely and clean, the staff were very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient location and very friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little confusing at check in as I added one night at the start of the stay which they didn’t have that request from me. The staff was very helpful and friendly, especially at the front desk and restaurant areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely clean room and added bottles of water lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly aproachable staff, good size room, comfortable beds, delicious breakfast and ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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

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