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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with bar/lounge, near Princes Street

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Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9.50 per person)
Reception
Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, with its charming garden and terrace, is a haven in the heart of Edinburgh. Unwind with a coffee at the coffee shop or explore nearby George Street. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and multilingual staff on hand to help you plan your stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $124
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deep soaking bathtub

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • George Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 22 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 26 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 26 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Coffee Co West End - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

When you stay at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this Georgian hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Haymarket Tram Station is 8 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 20.00 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking nearby (GBP 20.00 per night; reservations required)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (22 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1750
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 20.00 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 20.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 20.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel and nearby?

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel has a garden.

What's the area around Edinburgh Thistle Hotel like?

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is in West End, a short 8-minute walk from Haymarket Tram Station and 9 minutes' walk from Princes Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
Bed
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Bathroom
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Bar
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Reviews

2/10 Poor

The hotel is full of mold and it looks like the room has been never ventilated also the brakefast was horrible and make us have stomach aches
Auhoo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with this hotel.

Manager could not have been more helpful. Quiet and comfortable rooms, at a great location! Excellent find.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with very friendly staff. If I’m ever back in the area, I’d stay there again.
Anne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was great to stay in a beautiful area of Edinburgh close to a tram line and within walking distance of many sights and amenities
Sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Got in late and left early. Didn't interact directly with staff, but self check-in was easy, and the room was as described. Good value for that part of town.
William, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I stayed for 2 nights. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I did not make use of bar or restaurant due to having other plans. The room was quite small but adequate. It was however rather tired and could have been a little cleaner.
Matthew Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint. Great staff. Especially Andrew
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Over all very nice
Satvir, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are very nice and helpful.
Debbie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Beautiful hotel. Great service.
Shirley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay there again.
David Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great location
Gordon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean hotel, friendly staff, ideal central location
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was excellent. The location was quiet. Areas of interest were a quick cab ride away. I would definitely recommend to any traveller.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff good location by well work facility in need of a major facelift
John, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to sites

The staff was very helpful.
John, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location.
patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great service, great breakfast, great location, the property and rooms a little run down and could do with a little upkeep - however, would come back next time in town
Lars, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.
Daniel, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Below average

There wasn’t any cold water in the shower so water was scalding hot also when we turned the water on in the sink the water leaked under the toilet! we reported these issues and told they would be addressed but they were not!!!!!!! Bed was comfortable but room was in really bad shape! Front desk check person was super friendly but doesn’t make up for not being able to shower! I’m a budget traveler and I don’t mind an older hotel but this one is in serious need of repairs and a good cleaning! The location was pretty far from any stores or food when I asked the night person where we could get a bite to eat In the area he said he didn’t know!! It was pretty rough good thing we only booked for 2 nights and found another hotel for the rest of our trip
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one short night and will do so again.
Abdul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Thistle Hotel was lovely. The staff were charming and helpful and the location was perfect. We plan on staying again.
Mara, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked everything; staff service and friendliness, hotel facilities and location, clean and safe
Jose, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really cute little hotel. Could use a good repaint and refurbishment but the staff were really accommodating and it was a very safe place to stay
Brigitte, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at the Thistle Hotel while a short one, was wonderful! The hotel staff is incredibly accommodating and helpful. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Ashley, 1-night trip