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The Caledonian suits an Edinburgh city break spanning Old Town and Princes Street Gardens, with both close to its Princes Street address.

What makes it special

Pause for afternoon tea at The Court, giving yourself a leisurely break between Edinburgh's galleries, shops, and sightseeing.

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Choose the King Premier Room with Castle View to see Edinburgh Castle from your window, with the rock rising above Princes Street Gardens.

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Walk from The Caledonian to the Ross Fountain in West Princes Street Gardens for a castle view from below the rock.

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The Caledonian Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton is a historic Princes Street hotel with rooms looking toward Edinburgh Castle. Still known as The Caley, it has the presence of a grand railway hotel and the facilities for a longer city stay. Castle-view accommodation, Scottish dining, and an indoor pool give you good reasons to spend time here between visits to the Old Town and New Town.

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Rooms

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Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at The Caledonian Edinburgh

Premier Room
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Premier Room

355 ft2
From 388 USD

The Premier Room is designed to be both comfortable and stylish. Guests can choose a king, queen, or twin bed for the best rest. The...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

215–323 sqft
From 397 USD

At the Caledonian, the Deluxe Room comes with a king or queen bed. The king layout ranges from 20 to 30 square meters, and the...

Superior Urban View Room
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Superior Urban View Room

215–323 sqft
From 451 USD

A king bed with a Serta mattress and luxury linen sheets is the focus of this room. The room size ranges from 20 to 30...

Premier Castle View Room
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Premier Castle View Room

From 558 USD

Edinburgh Castle forms the outlook from this Premier category. Depending on the rate selected, the room has a king bed, a queen bed, two queen...

Junior Castle View Suite
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Junior Castle View Suite

474 sqft
From 885 USD

This 44-square-meter suite has a queen bedroom and a separate living room. The view takes in Edinburgh Castle, and the suite sleeps up to three...

Billy Garioch Castle View Suite
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Billy Garioch Castle View Suite

646 sqft
From 936 USD

Edinburgh Castle is the view to take in from the Billy Garioch Castle View Suite. A living room leads into the king bedroom, giving the...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

517 sqft
From 952 USD

A good desk and a place to sit make the Junior Suite useful for more than the hours you spend asleep. Its open layout puts...

Castle View Terrace Suite
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Castle View Terrace Suite

538 sqft
From 986 USD

This suite looks toward Edinburgh Castle, with a terrace that gives you a reason to spend some time outside. The king bedroom and living area...

Billy Garioch Suite
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Billy Garioch Suite

646 sqft
From 1’387 USD

The Billy Garioch Suite has a living room of its own, with a king bedroom opening off it. It measures 60 square meters and looks...

Sir Conan Doyle Suite
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Sir Conan Doyle Suite

603 sqft
From 1’521 USD

This suite has a king bedroom, a spacious living room and views of Edinburgh's streets. It measures 56 square meters and has a sofa bed,...

Castle View Suite
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Castle View Suite

678 sqft
From 1’587 USD

A living area opens into a king bedroom in this 63-square-meter suite. The outlook is towards Edinburgh Castle. A sofa bed is also provided, and...

Sir Walter Scott Suite
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Sir Walter Scott Suite

883 sqft
From 1’721 USD

Panoramic castle views and author-inspired pieces are features of this 82-square-meter suite. It has a king bed and a sofa bed, with room for up...

Robert Louis Stevenson Suite
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Robert Louis Stevenson Suite

840 sqft
From 1’751 USD

Views of Edinburgh and its castle accompany this 78-square-meter suite. The bedroom has a king bed, and a sofa bed is also provided. Up to...

Alexander Graham Bell Suite
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Alexander Graham Bell Suite

947 sqft
From 2’010 USD

Ornate high ceilings, a gilt-framed mirror and a traditional fireplace give this suite its character. The 88-square-meter space looks towards Edinburgh Castle and has a...

Caledonian Castle View Suite
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Caledonian Castle View Suite

1,292 sqft
From 2’921 USD

Three linked en suite bedrooms make up this suite, with two king beds and one queen bed. The space measures about 120 square meters and...

Deluxe Single Room
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Deluxe Single Room

194 ft2
On Request

The Deluxe Single Room is a cozy retreat with a beautiful view of Edinburgh Castle, the city's most famous landmark. The room is 18 square...

The hotel opened in 1903 beside Princes Street Station. The station closed in 1965, but the hotel remained, retaining a connection to the city's railway history. Its former concourse and ticket-office area now houses The Court, where meals and afternoon tea give a once-busy transport space a different daily rhythm.

The grand staircase and its stained-glass windows help explain the room design. Hilton describes the coats of arms in those windows as an inspiration for the interiors, tying the accommodation to details within the building itself. It is a more specific approach than adding Scottish references to an otherwise anonymous room.

Travelers who remember this address as Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh will find the same historic property under its current name. It joined Curio Collection by Hilton in 2024. That change is worth knowing when comparing older reviews or searching for a restaurant remembered from a previous visit, since the dining and spa names have also evolved.

Hilton's current inventory lists 235 guestrooms. The range covers rooms for a solo trip or a couple, larger bedding arrangements, and suites named after notable Scots. The view is a meaningful part of the decision: select a category that explicitly includes Edinburgh Castle if seeing it from your room is a priority.

A King Deluxe Room is listed for two guests, while a Two Queen Beds Premier Room accommodates four. There is also a two-queen option with a castle view. Connecting rooms can be requested through the hotel, making them worth considering when a family would benefit from separate sleeping spaces rather than sharing one room.

Among the named suites are Sir Conan Doyle, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Alexander Graham Bell, each listed for up to three guests. Castle-view options are clearly identified in the room names. The Caledonian Suite with Castle View is listed for six. Choose against the published occupancy and actual bedroom arrangement rather than assuming that every suite suits the same party.

Espresso machines, robes, and slippers are part of the room provision. Beyond those details, the most useful comparison is how you expect to use the room. A couple spending most days out may value the outlook first; for a longer family stay, bedding and separation usually deserve equal attention. Confirm any connecting arrangement when reserving.

The Court is the hotel's all-day restaurant and social space, with patisserie, afternoon tea, dinner, and bar service. Its connection to Mark Greenaway brings a Scottish-produce focus through the Progression a la carte menu. For guests who enjoy following the local food scene, this provides a reason to dine at the hotel rather than treating it purely as a convenient fallback.

Breakfast choices include Scottish porridge, smoked salmon, and a full Scottish breakfast; a vegan Scottish breakfast is also listed. Later, the menu moves toward lunch, tea, and dinner. Sunday lunch includes roast dishes and Beef Wellington to share, while a live-music program gives selected services a more social feel. Check the current program if music or a particular tea menu is central to your plans.

1925 at The Pompadour takes its name from the year the dining room first opened. The room has hand-painted walls and Edinburgh Castle views, giving dinner an architectural setting quite different from The Court. It is a place to consider when the room itself matters as much as the menu.

The restaurant's current approach centers on Scottish steaks, seafood, and British produce. A la carte, lunch and pre-theater, and evening set menus are listed, so an older account describing only an extended tasting menu is not a complete guide to dining here now. For a celebration, the hotel lists private dining for up to 20 or the full restaurant for 60. Those arrangements should be planned with the restaurant team.

The Caley Bar now operates as a cocktail and listening bar, with vinyl tracks, scheduled DJ sessions, and light evening dishes. Its drinks draw on local flavors alongside a broader spirits selection. This is a change of pace from a traditional, hushed whisky lounge, particularly on the Friday and Saturday evenings when resident DJs are scheduled.

For a drink after dinner, the choice is therefore partly about atmosphere. The Caley Bar makes sense when you want music to be part of the evening. Look at the program before arranging a conversation-heavy gathering, rather than relying on the quieter image suggested by older descriptions.

The Spa at The Caledonian partners with ishga for treatments using Scottish seaweed-based products. Massages and facials sit alongside a relaxation room and a couples' treatment room. The leisure facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and a two-floor gym with weights, resistance machines, and cardio equipment.

Families should plan around the children's swimming hours. Guests aged 11 and under are welcome in the pool from 8 to 10 in the morning and from 3 to 6 in the afternoon. The pool and fitness facilities otherwise publish hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., with treatment appointments running on a separate schedule. This makes the pool useful for a family break without implying unrestricted access throughout the day.

The location puts Edinburgh's contrasting historic districts within reach. The UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns pair medieval streets and narrow closes with the planned Georgian city. From this hotel, the castle side of a visit and the New Town side need not be separate excursions built around transport.

Hilton lists Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile around half a mile away, with the Palace of Holyroodhouse farther on at approximately 1.4 miles. Leave time for the route as well as the destination, particularly when your day involves walking between the two parts of the city.

Edinburgh Airport is around seven miles away; Haymarket station is approximately half a mile from the hotel and Waverley about a mile. There is no hotel airport shuttle. On-site self-parking and valet parking are not available, with the hotel directing drivers to the nearby NCP Castle Terrace car park.

Check Edinburgh Trams before relying on the Princes Street stop. The operator's current disruption notice limits service to the route between the airport and West End, with stops beyond West End suspended. A fixed airport journey time would be misleading while those arrangements are in place.

For meetings or celebrations, eight event spaces provide another reason to stay together here. The Castle Suite is listed for 160 at a banquet or 250 at a reception, while The Connery accommodates 50 for a banquet. Choose the room and layout around the gathering, then leave enough time in the visit to enjoy Edinburgh beyond the event itself.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Original Victorian stained-glass windows remain on the grand staircase, letting guests encounter the hotel's heritage as they move through the building.

Rooms provide a yoga mat and block, plus digital practices, making it straightforward to keep up a routine in your own space.

The Caley Bar pairs cocktails with vinyl tracks and live DJs, bringing a dedicated listening-bar setting to evenings at the hotel.

Location of THE CALEDONIAN EDINBURGH

Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, United Kingdom

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What to Know About The Caledonian Edinburgh

Who is The Caledonian Edinburgh best for?

The Caledonian Edinburgh is best for luxury travelers who want castle views, a Princes Street location, railway-hotel history, spa facilities and easy walking access to both Old Town and New Town. It suits couples, first-time Edinburgh visitors, culture trips, business travelers and guests who want a landmark address.

Does The Caledonian Edinburgh have a spa and pool?

Yes. The Spa at The Caledonian has an indoor pool with Edinburgh Castle views, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, relaxation areas, treatment rooms and a two-floor gym. This is a major advantage in Edinburgh, where many historic city hotels do not have such complete wellness facilities.

What is The Caley Bar?

The Caley Bar is the hotel's characterful cocktail bar, shaped by the heritage of the former Caledonian Railway hotel. It is well suited to pre-dinner drinks, whisky, cocktails and a quieter evening after exploring Edinburgh. The mood is more historic and club-like than a standard lobby bar.

What is The Court at The Caledonian Edinburgh?

The Court is the hotel's main restaurant and bar setting, with seasonal Scottish produce, lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch, afternoon tea, patisserie and Caley classics. It is useful for guests who want a polished meal inside the hotel without losing the historic character of The Caledonian.

What restaurants and bars are at The Caledonian Edinburgh?

Current dining and drinking spaces at The Caledonian Edinburgh include The Court, The Caley Bar and Peacock Alley. The Court focuses on locally inspired Scottish dining, The Caley Bar connects to the hotel's railway heritage, and Peacock Alley is closely associated with afternoon tea and elegant drinks.

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