Best for
The Caledonian suits an Edinburgh city break spanning Old Town and Princes Street Gardens, with both close to its Princes Street address.
Best for
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.
Room to consider
Choose the King Premier Room with Castle View to see Edinburgh Castle from your window, with the rock rising above Princes Street Gardens.
Insider tip
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, 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.
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...
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 queen room averages 20. Both have the hotel’s Victorian design cues, with blackout curtains if you would like a late start.
An espresso machine and tea facilities let you make a drink before heading out onto Princes Street. There is a flat screen television, and the bathroom has bath products, robes and slippers. Air conditioning and a safe are useful if you are staying for a few days.
The layouts make a practical base for time spent in Edinburgh. Come back for a change of clothes between an afternoon in the city and an evening out, with an iron and ironing board available in the room.
An in-room safe is available for valuables, and there is a hair dryer in the bathroom. Evening room service gives you another option after a long day in the city.
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...
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 square meters, and up to two people can stay.
The room has blackout curtains and air conditioning. An in-room minibar holds a range of drinks, and there is an espresso machine, with tea and coffee facilities also provided.
A flatscreen TV is available, along with a safe for belongings. You have bathrobes and slippers, with bath products and a hair dryer also supplied.
An iron and ironing board are also provided. Wi-Fi is free, with room service offered in the evening.
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...
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 beds or twin beds. Layouts and sizes vary with the bed choice: king rooms average 30 square metres, while queen rooms average 23 square metres.
An espresso machine lets you prepare coffee before heading out, and Wi-Fi is provided at no charge for making plans or keeping in touch. An LCD television is available for time spent indoors. Bathrobes, slippers and bath products are also supplied, so you can settle in after a day around Edinburgh. The castle view remains a feature across the room's different bed layouts.
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...
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 people.
The living area has a sofa and a workstation. The sheets have a 250-thread count, while blackout curtains and air conditioning are also provided.
You have an espresso machine, tea and coffee facilities and an LCD TV. Bathrobes, slippers and bath products are supplied, along with a hair dryer.
An iron, ironing board and safe are part of the room's equipment. Evening room service is offered, and Wi-Fi is available at no charge.
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...
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 60 square meters a sense of separation. If one person wants to turn in early, the other can still sit in the living room.
Blackout curtains make it easier to sleep in after a late evening. There is an espresso machine for a first coffee and a kettle if you would rather make tea. You will find robes, slippers and a hair dryer in the bathroom.
The Caledonian sits at the west end of Princes Street. It is easy to head out for a walk and come back to the suite for a while before dinner.
A television and a safe are available in the suite. You can also keep an iron and ironing board close at hand for clothes packed for an evening out.
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...
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 a king bed and a sofa in the same room, with about 48 square meters to move around. Take a seat with a book after a day in Edinburgh or leave your laptop at the desk while you go out.
Blackout curtains help if you want to sleep past sunrise. There is an espresso machine as well as tea facilities, and the bathroom comes with robes, slippers and bath products.
The Caledonian is at the west end of Princes Street. Its location makes it easy to take a break back in the suite before going out for the evening.
An iron and ironing board are in the suite if you need them. The bathroom also has a hair dryer, and you can keep valuables in the in-room safe.
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...
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 sit within a layout that averages 50 square meters. It suits a stay where you would like a little more space between coming in from the city and turning in for the night.
Make a coffee or a cup of tea in the suite before you set out. Blackout curtains and air conditioning are provided, and the bathroom has robes, slippers and a hair dryer.
The Caledonian’s Princes Street address makes it straightforward to come and go throughout the day. When you are back, the castle is still there to look at over a last coffee.
A television is available in the suite when you come inside. There is also an iron and ironing board if you are getting ready for dinner.
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...
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 toward Edinburgh Castle. There is room to leave a book or a plan for the day out in the living room, while the bedroom remains a place to wind down.
Coffee and tea are on hand in the suite, and blackout curtains help if your plans allow for a slow morning. In the bathroom you will find a hair dryer and bath products, with robes and slippers ready to use.
The separate living space makes the suite a comfortable choice for a few days in Edinburgh. Use it for a quiet break before going back out to Princes Street.
A television and air conditioning are provided. There is an iron and ironing board in the suite, so you can get ready without leaving the room.
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...
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, with space for up to three people.
The living room brings together a lounge and dining area, with a large LCD TV. A workstation and dining table are also provided.
The bathroom has marble finishes, with bathrobes, slippers, bath products and a hair dryer provided. The bedroom has blackout curtains, and the suite has air conditioning.
An espresso machine, tea and coffee facilities, an iron, an ironing board and a safe are supplied. Wi-Fi is complimentary; room service is available in the evening.
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,...
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 the suite sleeps up to three people.
The bedroom has a Serta mattress and Egyptian cotton sheets, with a 250-thread count. Blackout curtains and air conditioning are provided.
An LCD TV and a workstation are provided. You can make coffee with the Nespresso machine, with tea and coffee facilities also supplied.
A bathtub and separate shower feature in the bathroom, alongside bathrobes, slippers, bath products and a hair dryer. An iron, ironing board and safe are available. Wi-Fi is complimentary, and room service is offered in the evening.
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...
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 to three people.
The living room has a lounge, workstation and dining area, together with a large LCD TV. The bedroom has blackout curtains, while the suite also has air conditioning.
The Carrara marble bathroom contains a freestanding bath and a waterfall-style shower. Bathrobes, slippers, bath products and a hair dryer are provided.
An espresso machine and tea and coffee facilities are supplied, with a safe, an iron and an ironing board also available. Wi-Fi is complimentary in the suite, with room service offered during the evening.
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...
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 three people can stay. Blackout curtains are fitted in the bedroom.
A living room includes a lounge, a workstation and a dining area facing the castle. A large LCD TV and an espresso machine are provided, with tea and coffee facilities also available.
Carrara marble finishes the bathroom, which has a freestanding bath and a waterfall-style shower. The bathroom supplies include bath products, robes, slippers and a hair dryer.
The suite has air conditioning, a safe, an iron and an ironing board. Wi-Fi is free to use, and evening room service is offered.
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...
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 king bed plus a sofa bed. It sleeps up to three people.
The living room includes a lounge, a dining table and a workstation. An LCD TV and an espresso machine are provided, with tea and coffee facilities also available.
The bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower. Bathrobes, slippers, bath products and a hair dryer are supplied.
Blackout curtains, air conditioning and a safe are further features. An iron and ironing board are provided. Wi-Fi is free in the suite; room service is available in the evening.
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...
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 sleeps up to six people. The suite looks towards Edinburgh Castle.
A separate living room brings together a lounge, eclectic artworks and a sofa. There is a dining table and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV, and the room also has a fireplace.
The beds have 250-thread-count sheets, and blackout curtains are provided. An espresso machine and tea and coffee facilities are available, along with bathrobes, slippers and bath products.
Air conditioning, a hair dryer and a safe are further in-room features. Wi-Fi is complimentary, and evening room service is available.
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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