Blending perfectly into the historic surroundings of the Royal Mile, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is an iconic element of the city. The building dates back to the 1900s and is part of the impressive North Bridge which links Edinburgh’s Old and New town together, giving you easy access to countless shopping, dining, and entertainment. Once one of Edinburgh’s top department stores, the building was fully refurbished in 2016 to bring the décor back to its stylish best.Our modern rooms offer complimentary WiFi, ergonomic work areas, and Suite Dreams by Serta® beds with luxurious linens. Select an executive room or suite for extra space and amenities, including access to the Executive Lounge, with complimentary breakfast and refreshments throughout the day.For an indulgent afternoon tea and a vast bar menu, pop into Nineteen Hundred Bar & Lounge. Twenty-four-hour room service is also available. Work in the business center with secretarial services and complimentary WiFi before re-energizing in the hotel’s fitness room.Hilton Edinburgh Carlton features seven meeting rooms, all located on the first floor with natural daylight. Host an informal reception for up to 300 guests or a wedding for up to 180, with panoramic city views as a breathtaking backdrop. The feature staircase creates some of the best wedding photography in the city.Situated just minutes from Edinburgh Waverley Station, the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton offers a grand Victorian building with a stylish, modern interior. Nestled in the heart of the city centre, the hotel is within easy walking distance of a myriad of city centre attractions, from the famous Royal Mile which it overlooks to the beautiful St. Giles’ Cathedral, which is just a four minute walk away. The hotel is also a short 10 minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and the lively Princes Street. Waverley Railway Station is adjacent to the hotel, just a 3 minute stroll for guests.
If arriving from Waverley Station by foot, the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is conveniently located just a 3 minute walk from the railway station. Come out of the station and turn left onto Market Street and then turn right onto Scotsman Steps and take the stairs. Turn right on North Bridge and the hotel will be on your left.
Edinburgh city centre is just 0.5 miles from the hotel. If on foot walk towards St. Andrew Square from George Street and turn right onto St Andrew Square. Continue onto South St. David Street and take a left onto Princes Street. From Princes Street take the first right onto North Bridge/A7. The hotel will be on your left.
If traveling by car from George Street, drive toward St Andrew Square and take a left onto North St. David Street. Turn right onto Queen Street and follow the road. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Leith Street/ A900 and use the right lane to stay on Leith Street/A900. Turn right onto Waterloo Place/A1 and then left onto North Bridge/A7. The hotel will be on the left.
Edinburgh international Airport is just 8.4 miles away.
By car
Exit the roundabout onto Eastfield Road and at the next roundabout, take the 1st exit to stay on Eastfield Road then stay slightly left and merge onto Glasgow Road/A8. After almost 4 miles turn right onto Balgreen Road and at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Stevenson Road. Continue onto Westfield Road and then straight onto West Approach Road turning right eventually onto Lothian Road/A700. Take the first left onto Bread Street and continue onto West Port, straight onto Grassmarket and at the roundabout go straight through onto Cowgatehead. Turn right onto Guthrie Street and then take a left onto Chambers Street and finally left onto South Bridge/A7. The hotel will be on your right.
By bus
Walk about 3 minutes from the airport to the Hilton hotel and take the number 100 bus to Waverley Bridge. From here it is a 5 minute walk to the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton hotel. The bus departs every 10 minutes and the journey takes approx. 35 minutes from door to door.
By tram
A tram is also available from the airport and brings passengers to Princes Street in approx. 35 minutes. From Princes Street it is a 10 minute walk to the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.
Public parking is possible at the Waverley Car Park whose entrance is on New Street. Guests staying at the hotel will receive a 20% discount on advertised car park rates.
From the hotel turn left onto High Street then along the Royal Mile, turn left on New Street and the car park entrance is towards the end of the street on your left hand side.
The car park is a 3 minute drive and a 7 minute walk from the hotel.
From Edinburgh International Airport, a taxi to the city centre takes about 20 minutes and costs about £20Accessible rooms: 12
Nonsmoking rooms: 235
Suites: 3
Floors: 6
Total rooms: 235
Buildings: 1RoomService
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