Name: Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Address: 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh
Telephone: 0745 127 3975

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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Pleasant

Liked: Spacious room with air-con
Disliked: Requiring deposits at check in, which is the first time among all the hotels I’ve stayed in.Parking costs £20 per night after discount

Did not meet expectations given...

Liked: Was chosen for location which was perfect
Disliked: Kids running up and down the corridor to late at night. Works being performed in street next to accommodation.

Very decent stay, Very nice...

Liked: Staff is nice, they allowed me to keep the luggage. Rooms were very clean. due to upgrading work slight inconvenience. Overall very good stay.
Disliked: Slightly slower room service. Due to upgrading work slight inconenience.

Liked: The location of the hotel
Disliked: The clean was badThe receptionists were no cooperative I raise the complaint anyways

Completely disappointing

Liked: Beds comfortable room is clean and good sizeStaff were generally helpful
Disliked: It’s been the most horrifying hotel to stay in for that price!I came with a toddler who has difficulty walking on his own. I chose the hotel based on proximity to the train station but little did I know that with all the construction going on, it was impossible to access the hotel even when I could see it on e market street. Granted after getting lost for awhile carrying a sleeping toddler in my arms with luggage to lug, the hotel staff did come and get me through an unofficial door leading to the street. I had to ask the doorman of the Scotsman hotel to direct me to Hilton.Hotel is completely DIFFICULT TO ACCESS, even taking the cab back the uber driver dropped me in the next street and another uber driver cancelled on me to pick me up because of the hotel location.The air within the hotel is musty with very low ceilings. Lifts are limited (only 2 with only 1 to access the lounge/ breakfast area) so there is always a queue to wait for the lift and it is so small that only 4-5 people can barely get in the lift if there are no luggages.We just walked the stairs daily to breakfast as a result.Walls are porous in the hotel. I had to put up with giggling gossiping girls (next door to me) throughout the night and in the early morning because of an interconnecting door which was completely unwarranted. I stayed in an executive king room. I had to endure this for all 3 nights and so did my toddler who ended up sleeping late and being dysregulated. I had very poor sleep as a result.Access to the hotel room was like a maze. Having to managed stairs going up and down on the same floor. For me it was fine, but elderly people or people with motor issues should avoid.I have made 6 bookings over the last 2 months and travel very often. This is the most disappointing hotel I’ve stayed in. I wouldn’t choose Hilton ever again.There is NO SECURITY in the hotel as anyone can get to the room floors as the lifts do not require cards to access the specific floors.

Nice place as you’d expect...

Liked: The location, it was excellent.
Disliked: Having only one way in/out, through the main entrance only, was a bit inconvenient as our room was as far from the main entrance as it could be.

Glad we stayed. Hilton did...

Liked: Good size room with all the amenities you need when traveling long distance. There was plenty of space to house 2 large suitcases and two carry on bags without the room looking like a tornado hit and still had plenty of room to walk around. Absolutely excellent location.
Disliked: The dining room is in a windowless basement. While ok for breakfast, I could not imagine eating there at any other time. Also staff not accommodating. On our last day we had to leave before breakfast which was included We went downstairs to get a take out coffee, and we were told not possible. . It was almost 7, but they were rigid on that. Paris would not be happy with that.