Name: Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Address: 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh
Telephone: 0800 031 8416

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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Exceptional

Great stay; perfect location with...

Liked: Room was super with a great view. The breakfast was exceptional with a very efficient staff.
Disliked: Many on-going renovations and the lifts were very slow

Staff were so nice and...

Liked: Very central - close to station - just easy to get around to anywhere you wanted to go.
Disliked: Works being done - banging from 9am - squeaking floor (could hear those from floor above).

Perfect hotel to stay at...

Liked: Newly renovated rooms were really spacious, clean and a pleasure to stay in.
Disliked: As all city hotels, parking was complicated. There was also building work happening. And it seems check out time is an excuse for all guests to congregate at the reception desk at the same time, perhaps this could be looked ot, or check out before breakfast?

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Liked: Room would have been nice if not for the scaffolding and work men literally outside the window - they could see in and made my wife feel awkward getting ready.
Disliked: They didn’t tell us work was going on. Woke up early with men working. The lounge staff weren’t refilling the canapé parts. It’s not really acceptable to charge £200 plus for a room with no privacy unless you shut the curtains. It would have been a really nice hotel but they need to be making guests aware of the conditions especially saying that men will be working within feet of your window and can see in. It was my wife and her mam staying in the room. No tea but room had coffee. Minibar was empty. Photo attached - we would have booked a different hotel had we known.

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Ideal location for exploring the...

Liked: Location was ideal for exploring Edinburgh. The room was very large but I didn't have a very good view. There were obviously very old wood floors under the carpet because they would squeak when I walked. The bathroom was great. Large walk-in shower, very hot water with good spray power. The restaurant had a small bar section which was ideal for relaxing after a long day exploring.
Disliked: Hotel is on the High Street which requires walking up 104 stairs up from the train station. Or you walk around the "block" which is about a mile. Suggest taking a taxi if towing luggage from the train station. Hotel had an elevator that accessed the Market Street Train Station level (-4) but couldn't access it going back up to the hotel. Staff said the reader didn't work...and they never answered the intercom.... Had to walk another mile just to get up to the High Street level.