Market Street
Scottish-Scandi design hotel — think Scandi minimalism colliding with Edinburgh heritage. Pale green headboards, thistle-topped tables, industrial taps designed to echo train wheels from adjacent Waverley Station, five copper fireplaces shaped after the opening notes of 'Flower of Scotland'. Smart and design-conscious without being cold or try-hard.
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Why It Matters
Scotland's first and only Design Hotels™ member. Built into a formerly derelict gap site on one of Edinburgh's most storied streets, the building itself is part of the UNESCO World Heritage skyline. Stone sourced from within 90 miles to visually match the rare Craigleith sandstone of Old Town. Reception and lounge sit on the 7th floor — so you arrive by lift into a panoramic view rather than a lobby.
Market Street Hotel was built into a 50-year-derelict gap in Edinburgh's Old Town skyline — and it makes no apology for being conspicuously modern. Designed by Amsterdam's FG Stijl and Edinburgh's JM Architects, the building channels what its creators call 'brutal beauty': cracked stone walls, white oak floors, black marble bathrooms, and over 30 tartans woven into the fabric. Scotland's first member of Design Hotels™, with 98 rooms and one suite, plus a 7th-floor rooftop champagne lounge where your lift arrives directly into panoramic views of the New Town.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Accessible Room
Five accessible rooms available, designed with full luxury amenities alongside proper accessibility features. Roll-in shower with grab bar, height-adjustable head and portable seat. Vibrating pillow alarm and visual fire alarm. Wheelchair-width doorways throughout.
King (150x200cm) · 20 sqm
Artist's Vista
Same footprint as the Cozy (19-22 sqm) but positioned on the lower floors looking out onto Market Street, home to the city's contemporary art galleries. Scottish-Scandi interiors with thistle-topped tables and tartan accent touches. Complimentary minibar, ante bathroom, rainfall shower.
King (150x200cm) · 20 sqmCozy
The entry-level category and genuinely compact — 19 to 22 sqm. Edinburgh's Old Town is right outside the window. Smart ante-bathroom layout maximises the space, with a sliding wooden door separating the wet room from the bedroom. White oak floors, pale green headboard, black marble basin. Complimentary minibar included.
King (150x200cm) or twin on request · 20 sqmMhor Suite
The only suite. 45 sqm on the 6th floor facing Princes Street. A sliding door separates bedroom from a proper living room with sofa, dining table and four chairs. Private outdoor terrace looks across Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument and New Town. The bathroom has a double-headed marble rainfall shower and a separate freestanding tub. Two smart TVs (including one 55-inch OLED). Binoculars and a stargazer kit are in the room. Complimentary bottle of house Champagne on arrival.
Super King (180x200cm) · 45 sqmRoomy
24-29 sqm with noticeably more floor space and a dedicated workspace — the category the hotel recommends for longer stays or if you need room to spread out. Super king zip-and-link bed can be separated into twins on request. Ante bathroom with rainfall shower, complimentary minibar.
Super King (180x200cm) or twin on request · 26 sqmRoomy Bath
At 34 sqm, the Roomy Bath is the most spacious standard room. The headline feature: a separate freestanding bathtub alongside a rainfall shower — both with Scottish marble and industrial-style taps. Two Scottish marble basins. Dedicated workspace. Good choice for a treat-yourself stay without splashing out on the full suite.
Super King (180x200cm) · 34 sqmVista
21 sqm, on the highest floors, facing the front of the hotel. This is the category to choose if you want guaranteed New Town views — Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument, the lot. Dyson hairdryer and GHD straighteners step up from Cozy. Complimentary minibar and ante bathroom included.
King (150x200cm) · 21 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Seasonal afternoon tea served in the rooftop lounge. Past editions have included Easter Afternoon Tea with handcrafted patisserie and Mother's Day Afternoon Tea. Open to hotel guests and the public.
Nor' Loft stocks 20+ champagne labels from independent growers to prestigious houses, with the Luxury Half and Half pairing — a dram of The Balvenie alongside a glass of Laurent-Perrier Rosé. Seasonal cocktail menu and Scotland's best distillers on the gantry.
The hotel maintains a curated Edinburgh city guide online covering galleries, restaurants, experiences and local culture. Staff help personalise recommendations for each guest.
The hotel's 'Local Heroes' are staff who act as knowledgeable local guides, helping guests find the Edinburgh that isn't in every guidebook. They can arrange private tours, airport transfers, and bespoke city itineraries.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
7th-floor rooftop champagne bar open to hotel guests and public. Panoramic views, 20+ champagne labels, sharing plates and caviar.
Specialty coffee roasted on the ground floor of the hotel. Available in all guest rooms.
All rooms include a complimentary minibar stocked with locally sourced products. The Mhor Suite has an upgraded 'indulgence cabinet'.
No hotel car park. Waverley Station APCOA car park nearby has 84 EV charging spaces and 537 spaces in total. Hotel guests receive 20% discount when ticket is presented at reception.
Unusually, the reception is on the 7th floor accessed by lift — so the first thing you see on arrival is a panoramic view of Edinburgh, not a lobby.
Complimentary luggage storage on the day of check-in or check-out.
The hotel can arrange in-room celebratory surprises for special occasions on request.
Luxury gift experiences available for stays at Market Street Hotel and dining at Nor' Loft.
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