Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Brewhemia - 2 min walk
Albanach - 1 min walk
Whiski Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
Bella Italia - 1 min walk
About this property
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Upscale eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at 1900 Brasserie, the on-site brasserie. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Concierge services, a ballroom, and meeting rooms
Wedding services, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 211 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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
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
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
1900 Bar
1900 Brasserie
Things to do
24-hour gym
Piano
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free crib
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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
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
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)
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 Hilton Edinburgh Carlton pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
As of Feb 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $170.63, excluding 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.
How much is parking at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hilton Edinburgh Carlton located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is steps from City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 2-minute walk and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 3 minutes.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Love how big the bedroom size was especially where the hotel was located. The staff were very helpful and polite. The bathroom that we used could be better (ie toilet and the shower area). It would have been very nice and helpful if there was more information about transportation and parking around the area on the website. Over all I would use this services again, if need be. And thanks for having us.
The location is perfect, but unfortunately, the surrounding area has construction, which is often loud. The hotel itself has construction on it. The staff was polite and helpful. The room was clean.
Located right at the mouth of the Royal Mile with lots of shopping and dining options all around. The property is undergoing renovation though, with quite unsightly scaffolding across the front facade. Access to the hotel from Waverly station was a nightmare - we had to trudge up a winding road hauling four suitcases; a cab driver refused to take us to the hotel as it is so near! The stafff at the front desk later told us of an alternative route to the station (along Princes road) which made our journey back so much easier. It would be good to inform prospective guests about this route on the hotel website.
We’d booked a room for four adults, which was a little tight (two double beds). Next time, we’d probably opt for two rooms instead.
Amenities in the room were to usual Hilton standards. The Nespresso machine was a nice touch. More bottled water would have been good too; wee ended up buying our own.
Lissy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Andrea
Travelled with family
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didnt think the room was worth over £500 for 2 nights. Rooms dated and headboards are marked. Nothing special and ive stayed in better low budget accommodation.
The hotel was in a great location and it was easy to check in/out. Staff were friendly. The room was good for the price, however the floor was uneven and squeaky. The furniture was cramped in some areas. The walls are quite thin and it was easy to hear conversation of others who were in the rooms next door. There is currently a lot of renovation going on which we were unaware of so if you don’t mind gaps in ceilings and ladders you’ll be ok.
Michaela
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Michal
Travelled with family and small children
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room are clean with a quality feel to them however, they are now starting to show the sign of their age through wear and tear, headboards are worn out, finishings and furnishings are showing signs significant wear.
Very well located for the sights of Edinburgh. The hotel work and road work made it a little tricky. It was a great property and I would stay there again