This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. This Thistle Hotel is in Edinburgh's West End, only 800 metres from the shops of Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) are less than a mile away. With a digital TV, free tea/coffee and ironing facilities, each individually styled room also has an in room safe. Private bathrooms all have towel warmers and toiletries, and some rooms boast views of Edinburgh Castle. The Thistle serves a continental breakfast each morning, and a full cooked breakfast can be ordered as extra. A full Scottish breakfast is available at an additional cost. Original Georgian features are present throughout this family-run hotel. The Manor Lounge bar is decorated in a traditional Scottish style and stocks a range of whiskies.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.8
Low score for Edinburgh
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Thistle Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £20 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Thistle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash Thistle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Lift not vailable at the property. Staff members can help with luggage if required

Please inform Thistle Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Thistle Hotel

  • Check-in at Thistle Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Thistle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Thistle Hotel is 1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Thistle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Thistle Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Single
    • Suite

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