Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, EdinburghHilton Edinburgh Carlton in Edinburgh, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 68 of 119 hotels we score in Edinburgh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.4, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $511 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at the corner of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, this 4-star hotel occupies a historic building dating back to 1900. It is positioned near Waverley railway station and within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. The property contains air-conditioned rooms featuring Egyptian cotton sheets and laptop-compatible safes. Guests can use the 24-hour gym, the 1900 Brasserie restaurant, or access complimentary vegetarian breakfast options. The hotel suits travellers wanting central access to city attractions, though some guests may find the 7.2 rating on review platforms lower than expected for this category.What stands out

Central Old Town location

Near Waverley railway station

On-site gym and restaurant

Complimentary vegetarian breakfast

Watch out for

Lower guest review scores

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