In the heart of Edinburgh, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers an inviting retreat with a 24-hour gym and dry cleaning services. Enjoy a meal at 1900 Brasserie or connect to in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and ideal location.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 28 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 23 min walk
Restaurants
Bella Italia - 1 min walk
Brewhemia - 1 min walk
Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - 1 min walk
The Albanach - 1 min walk
Whiski Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
You'll be in a fantastic location at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
211 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 27.50 per person
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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
Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, 1900 Brasserie.
What's the area around Hilton Edinburgh Carlton like?
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 8-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 2 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and a feast with a wide variety of options. (34 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Excellent Location, Comfortable rooms
Excellent location, amazing room and amenities. Very quiet room and friendly staff.
Hiren
Hiren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Great location.
julie
julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Great location, good size rooms… have stayed before and will stay again.
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Spacious rooms, comfortable bed, clean and great breakfast choices, staff all very helpful and friendly
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Everything GREAT!
Great location, great hotel, great service! Would stay again in a second!
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Beautiful area and next to the Royal Mile
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Great location. Walkable to many attractions. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Darlene
Darlene, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
Wonderful stay
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Great hotel, bar staff were amazing!
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Very conveniently located.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2025
Wish the website had updated info
Our stay was ok, what would have been nice is to have more detail on the website.
The hotel exterior was under renovation
If you have a car, parking is quite away from the hotel and will cost 30$ per day.
The view out or window was where pigeons collect and has poop all over the place and it’s very noisy!
Phyllis
Phyllis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Perfectly located between the train station and all the main attractions of Edinburgh.
Veronica
Veronica, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Amazing trip, lovely spacious room
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Very pleasant staff, comfortable room and great breakfast
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Lovely Hotel with spacious rooms. Excellent Breakfast buffet and one of the best I have had.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Excellent Hotel, very pleased
Edel
Edel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Peaceful and pleasant, staff where extremely helpful and friendly , would definitely recommend
Sarahjane
Sarahjane, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2025
Loud to be on the street. But beautiful views. People in room next to us were very loud very late.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Great staff
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Excellent location
Ernesto
Ernesto, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Great location quality hotel
First time in Edinburgh couldn’t pick a better location. Short five minute walk from train station, just around corner from Royal Mile. Greet great location.
sean
sean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Couples stay
A lovely few days visiting the capital city. Staff really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Fantastic room with a view all the way up the Royal Mile.
Roseann
Roseann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Despite ongoing renovation, hotel maintained an exemplary high degree of cleanliness and customer service
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Good location,very nice hotel ,clean kind of big room compared to UK different cities and good service
Avetik
Avetik, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2025
To his hotel is centrally located to all many attractions in Edinburgh