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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Georgian hotel, walk to Princes Street

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Front of property
Executive Double Room | Terrace/patio
Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9.50 per person)
Reception
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Housekeeping
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Map
59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGeorge Street11 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)22 min drive

Room options

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Front of property
Cityroomz Edinburgh
Free WiFi
Laundry
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1013)
The price is SAR 676
SAR 787 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Cityroomz Edinburgh

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is located in Haymarket, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is near a metro station. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • George Street - 11 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Near Edinburgh International Conference Centre and 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 newspapers in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20.00 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Offsite parking for GBP 20.00 per night; reservations required

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9 AM: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and 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

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 elevators
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 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street, Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 1 mi (2 km). 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. 126 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 389 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Bethany

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

patricia

Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service . Clean tidy. Helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but much further out than we anticipated. Added a bit more walking than desired. Good room size and bed for 2. Enjoyed the breakfast /bar area. Stairs. Great price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Andrew & Sam were the best! Excellent service, very knowledgeable & went out there of their way to help at anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul, Forest Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one short night and will do so again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pete

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A one night stay, but could not fault it. Room clean and comfortable. Customer service exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a quick stay, but very rundown
The staff at this hotel were incredibly friendly, but unfortunately there is no way that this is a three star hotel incredibly rundown with poor heating which is not appreciated in an Edinburgh winter. The location is very nice and easy walk from Haymarket but overall this hotel misses the mark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rodger

Traveled with family
Hotel was simply basic since being an old building
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, knowledgeable of the local area. Easily walkable to Princes Street but in a very quiet area this hotel is ideal. The rooms are large and spacious as befits a listed building. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you love historic, Victorian buildings, you will love this one. It is very Sherlock Holmes meets Fawlty Towers. The rooms are high ceilinged with cornices and there is an amazing staircase to get to your room. Great stay despite there being only 6 tv channels, internet going on and off and rooms in need of updating.

8/10 Good

chelsea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, the bed was comfortable and the location is good! Close to all restaurants, shops and grain station. Only downside was all the stairs!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel, friendly staff, ideal central location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable & safe area. Hotel has great character & fairly helpful front desk staff, especially Andrew. Walkable to city center. We had a large queen room on the 3rd floor, w/ nice desk, mirror area outside bathroom, & newer sectional couch. Unfortunately we couldnt get anything on the TV, not even local news. The bed was comfortable, but the carpet was old, stained & needs replacing; the bathroom was in great need of a new caulk job around shower, floor & baseboards as it was discolored & did not appear clean. The large antique wardrobe in bedroom was dusty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gethin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice central location. Very comfortable bed. Professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building close to everything in a lovely part of town. Morning staff was extremely pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023