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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

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

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Junior Suite
Executive Double Room | Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is CA $178
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6

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Single Room

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

Executive Double Room

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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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

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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Triple Room

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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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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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Deep soaking bathtub

Twin Room

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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Double Room | View from room

Double Room

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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CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dean Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.8 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 - ‬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

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel puts you in a great location, 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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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

Fees & policies

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 window guards on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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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 Haymarket, 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.

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Location
Room
Bed
Breakfast
Shower
Bathroom
Bar
Parking
Clean room

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Gollup, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to sites
The staff was very helpful.
John, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Shelley, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rikilee, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Susan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The accommodation wasn’t really up to standard, but the staff were great.
Carmine, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.
Daniel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Michael, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The hotel was terribly understaffed. Bar wasn’t open first night. Bathroom with no soaps in the dispensers. Thankful I guess they were open.
Donna, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Darryl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Property was very dated and had a musty smell on all floors. Bed was ok and bedding clean but bathroom fittings all loose, and the shower was a joke - no temperature control (scalding or off) and water pressure was feeble - my nose runs faster in hay fever season. Won’t be staying again
Mark, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Night in Edinburgh
The Thistle hotel was very urban, in a Scottish town house with high ceilings, a spiral stairway and lovely windows. We were received in a very friendly manner. We enjoyed the quiet and bed. The early breakfast was awesome, even hot toast offered, alongside a good spread. 1.5 miles from the train station made it a bit far in the morning to walk and catch an early train. The hotel clerk called a timely cab!
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The staff were very friendly and helpful which was great. I had a small room which was adequate for a few nights but the bathroom needed attention, cupboards warped with water, rusty shelves and the shower tray didn’t drain properly. Although the bathroom was clean, it looked dirty. Bedroom was clean and cosy. Location was a short walk to the town and public transport.
Ann-Marie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Before arriving I had to adjust my dates and the owner worked with Expedia to work around the cancellation policy, which I appreciated greatly. The area is well placed so you can enjoy the local sites but are far enough removed that it’s quiet.
Rebecca, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this property because it has an authentic Scottish vibe. It is an old hotel but well managed and kept clean. The entire staff was so friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The property is rated as a 3-star hotel. The rooms are basic and could use some updates, and the internet connection is unreliable. Although the hotel staff replaced towels and emptied the trash bins daily, they did not make the beds. The location is convenient, situated just a 10-minute walk from the old city. Overall, the stay was acceptable. Despite the hotel being understaffed, the warm reception and helpful information provided upon arrival were much appreciated.
Laura, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

We did a 3-week trip through Scotland and this was the worst place we stayed. The property is in a nice neighborhood and was once probably a fancy hotel, but it's in desperate need of an update and some TLC. The carpet was worn and the way through in places and I questioned the cleanliness. The staff seemed to be just chilling and made checkin awkward. Be mindful that there's no elevator. We were put in the furthest room on the top floor and had to lug very heavy bags full of collected scotch up the many flights if stairs. The staff did provide assistance which was nice. If you're limited mobility, look elsewhere.
Bethany, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location.
patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Janine, 1-night trip
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