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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
Step into this tranquil retreat where city meets comfort. Plan your day over a cup of coffee then stroll along historic George Street.

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Front of property
Double Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Executive Double Room

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Deep-soaking bathtub

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Dean Village - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 10 min walk
  • George Street - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Coffee Co West End - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Haymarket Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night); reservations required
  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10 AM on weekends; GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 22 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and from GBP 9.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 20.00 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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

Is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

As of 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel on 26 Jan 2025 start from €88.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and Murrayfield Stadium. Royal Mile is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away. Haymarket Tram Station is 8 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 8 minutes.

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 427 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff good location by well work facility in need of a major facelift
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The location was quiet. Areas of interest were a quick cab ride away. I would definitely recommend to any traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taranjit

Single bed was tiny set in middle of room. Window wouldnt open and when opened has no stopper and it kept falling and closing and it was hot day. Very uncomfortable stay. Couldn’t sleep all night. Breakfast was terrible. No hot food just cold boiled eggs and cold cheese. Coffee was terrible. Waste of money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom in Rm. 1 is in need of some work about the tub. Mouldy and ugly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Meaghan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elise, Seattle

Travelled with partner
The staff was nice the accommodations were three star, maybe less. Our room had a broken down couch-bed they reclaimed as a second bed, there is no way anyone could sleep on it. The beds were also haphazard made.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a historical property. Beautiful iron railings, high ceilings. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will draw you a map and write directions. No AC, No elevator. But if you want authentic, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We have just returned from a 2 night stay at the Edinburgh Thistle. The staff Andrew and Neil were really welcoming, helpful, personable and couldn't do enough for us - especially Andrew (what a sweetie) The property was in a nice location. A 20 minute walk into the shopping district and a 30 minutes walk to the royal mile and historic areas. The property - although very dated had character but unfortunately the bathroom was the most disappointing bit. There was mould all around the grouting - a simple fix. And the bath tub was unusable for a bath as the taps were only useable as a shower. This would have been welcomer after a long day on our feet. We stayed on the top floor having requested a twin room and there were 78 steps to the top. Which is fine but we wouldn't recommend if you have mobility issues. We didn't have breakfast there so couldn't comment on that but the coffee was nice. The Pillows in our room were quite unusable also. One rock hard and huge and the other thin and lank. Overall we had a lovely stay. I would say that the price we paid did not reflect in the quality of the hotel especially as we didn't have breakfast included but we enjoyed the staff and our time there nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a beautiful and charming hotel. The front desk guys both morning and evening (sorry forgot your names) were so welcoming and friendly. They both were full of great information about the town along with wonderful recommendations for dinner. We will definitely be visiting again, thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in terrible condition. The comforter and chair had stains on them. The shower was also stained with some red stuff, there was also rust in the bathroom, holes in the ceiling, torn carpet, the TV did not work, and there was a log holding the window up. I also killed a big brown spider in room 28. Very awful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful (and each also wore many hats). Nice breakfast but staff was limited and unable to keep up with replenishment. Room we had was charming, (which also means not very updated). Almost impossible to keep water off the floor during showers. All in all, we enjoyed our stay, and that was because the staff's efforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikilee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The accommodation wasn’t really up to standard, but the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay in room 28!
The Hotel room was very poor standard. The furniture was very old, the carpet was thin and the floor very uneven. The bathroom was appalling, the tap in the sink was very loose and laying at an angle. The pressure of the water was so poor it dribbled out. The lack of attention to ensuring the curtains were hung properly or lined so at least you had a decent nights sleep left me feeling I had been ripped off for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to Dean Gardens
The Thistle is a quaint hotel off the main thoroughfare. It is quiet, and building their business up. Staying in a “family” room has a few challenges, but the staff was courteous and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with partner
The hotel was terribly understaffed. Bar wasn’t open first night. Bathroom with no soaps in the dispensers. Thankful I guess they were open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024