Name: Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Address: 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh
Telephone: (888) 608-6346

Stylish Comfort Steps from Edinburgh’s Music Scene

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Why Concert-goers love it

3:00 PM check-in

11:00 AM check-out

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends looking for a central base that’s walkable to everything

Solo travelers attending a bucket-list show

Couples making a weekend out of a concert night

Fans who want a quieter, classy space to crash after the noise

Budget-conscious music lovers seeking quality and location without splurging on extras

Food and Drink Options

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse serves up classic British fare and elevated comfort food

Nineteen Hundred Bar offers cocktails, whisky, and light bites until late

Plenty of nearby eateries on the Royal Mile and Princes Street for pre- or post-show snacks

Breakfast is available, great for those slower mornings after a late night out

Nightlife Options

While the hotel doesn’t host live music, you’re minutes from buzzing bars and live venues in Old Town and New Town

Nineteen Hundred Bar is perfect for a nightcap in a relaxed setting

Walkable to clubs and lounges for those who want to keep the party going

What People Say

Guests rave about the location—especially its proximity to transport, the Royal Mile, and city venues

Staff friendliness and the stylish lobby bar get frequent praise

Rooms are described as clean, spacious, and quiet—ideal after a night out

Many highlight the comfortable beds and modern bathrooms

Areas for Improvement

Some guests found the hallways a bit dated compared to the sleek lobby

Breakfast isn’t always included and can be pricey if added separately

Limited views from some rooms, so request one overlooking the Royal Mile if that matters to you

The Bottom Line

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Good (3.8 out of 5)

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Disliked: The reception staff were very bad attitude.

Excellent Location

Liked: Location wins hands down close to the Station, city centre and Castle The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice, even had Haggis for breakfast The room was very nice and very comfortableThe air-conditioning unit super quiet and worked extremely well.(Room 529)
Disliked: The room starting to show signs of ware eg. the headboards worn with people leaning back on them.The Air conditioning, because of the high ceiling the cleaners are unable to clean the accumulated dust above the vent. Maybe angel the vent down instead of up could sole this

Superb

Excellent location

Liked: Very clean room, excellent location, nice staff.
Disliked: Still under renovation.

only one night

Liked: breakast, concierge
Disliked: conversions work seemingly still ongoing; limited lift service

Very good

Liked: Staff were amazing 👏. Room upgrade on arrival was unexpected but very appreciated 👏.
Disliked: On arrival and seeing that the hotel was under renovations. Scaffoldings all outside the hotel and nothing was mentioned about this on the hotel websites. Maybe why we got the free room upgrade.