What makes it 73% Kids-Friendly: Children welcome; Deluxe Two Double and Junior Suite provide space; cots, high chairs and kids’ meals offered; museums and Princes Street Gardens walkable, but no pool or extra beds.
Edinburgh Waverley Station: 380m (5 min walk)
Catch direct trains to Glasgow and the Highlands.
Royal Mile: <100m (<1 min walk)
Historic thoroughfare linking Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace.
Tip: Join a free walking tour from the Mercat Cross to learn hidden stories.
St Giles' Cathedral: 250m (4 min walk)
12th-century church with a distinctive crown steeple.
Tip: Attend the free organ recital on Saturdays at 1 pm.
Edinburgh Castle: 800m (10 min walk)
Iconic fortress offering panoramic city views and the Crown Jewels.
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance to skip the queue.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
Unlimited high-speed internet in rooms and public areas.
24-Hour Front Desk:
Round-the-clock assistance with check-in, check-out, and tour bookings.
Concierge Service:
Book tours, tickets, and restaurant reservations at no extra charge.
Elevator Access:
Step-free access to all guest floors.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags before check-in and after check-out for free.
Water Purifier Stations:
Complimentary filtered water on each floor.
Airport Shuttle Service:
Scheduled transport to Edinburgh Airport for a fee.
24-Hour Room Service:
Order snacks and meals any time for extra cost.
Ironing Service:
Professional pressing available per item.
Fax/Copy Service:
Printing and copying at per-page rates.
All floors served by elevator. Wheelchairs available. Handrails and visual alarm devices installed in public hallways.

Lily Wheeler
Perfect location in Edinburgh. Lovely spacious and comfortable rooms. Expensive, but it is central Edinburgh. The lounge and bar wasn't good, kind of feels like a train station waiting area. Bright lights, premier Inn style seats, no music... etc. Terrible food from the lounge. Reception staff lovely and helpful
Evie
This is the best spot to stay in Edinburgh. I’ve stayed on 3 separate occasions in the last 10 years. Admittedly, it’s a slightly different experience with the renovations, but the staff and service remain exceptional. Location-wise it can’t be beat. Edinburgh is a city of many hills and steps. The Hilton is in a more middle ground spot, close to everything, so at the end of the day when you’ve cl...
lejo james
I stayed at the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton and had an excellent experience. The hotel is perfectly located right on the Royal Mile, making it easy to explore the city’s main attractions on foot. Check-in was smooth and efficient, and the staff were welcoming and professional throughout my stay. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, with a lovely view and all the amenities I needed. B...
Johanna Anderson
We stayed for four nights in a hotel housed within a 600+ year old building, and while renovations are understandably necessary, we never once heard any construction noise. It was incredibly quiet—we didn’t hear our neighbors or even hallway traffic. The room itself was beautiful: luxurious, comfortable, and very well-appointed. Yes, there’s some street noise, but that’s to be expected in a livel...
Bryan Monaco
Excellent hotel; the only reason I put four stars is because the ongoing renovations do detract from the experience a bit. I have stayed here in the past and would again in the future. The freshly renovated room was fantastic and is air conditioned; something not all hotels have here. The breakfast is first rate. The elevators get jammed up during busy periods, but when the third elevators becom...
Address: 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, UK
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From Edinburgh Airport, take a taxi or rideshare (approx. 30 min) direct to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton on North Bridge.
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