100 Princes Street
Facing Edinburgh Castle, 100 Princes Street is an intimate 30-room hotel inspired by Scottish explorers, with richly layered interiors, a dramatic mural, and a strong sense of place.
100 Princes Street takes one of Edinburgh’s most prominent addresses and treats it more like a private club than a grand city hotel. The property occupies the former Royal Overseas League headquarters, a history that informs its focus on travel, exploration, and Scottish identity.
The central staircase is the visual centerpiece. A hand-painted mural follows Scottish explorers across several stories, while a hot-air-balloon chandelier, custom tartans, polished wood, and nautical details create an atmosphere that is intentionally layered rather than minimalist.
With only 30 rooms, the hotel feels unusually intimate for such a central location. Many spaces look directly toward Edinburgh Castle, and the smaller scale allows the service to feel personal without turning the experience overly formal.
The Wallace lounge is a key part of the hotel’s personality, particularly for whisky tastings and relaxed dining with castle views. The property also leans into locally rooted experiences, from gin and scent creation to bespoke tartan and kilt commissions.
This is a hotel for travelers who want Edinburgh to remain present even when they are indoors. Its strongest feature is not a single amenity, but the way history, Scottish craft, and a highly specific design narrative are carried consistently through the stay.
