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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with a coffee shop and a bar

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Front of property
Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9.50 per person)
Reception
Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
The Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers a city center haven with a charming garden and terrace. Enjoy coffee at the on-site shop before exploring George Street. Amenities include in-room WiFi and dry cleaning. Multilingual staff help plan your Edinburgh experience.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥23,124
￥27,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15

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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
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 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

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

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Near Edinburgh Castle and George Street, 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 a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and 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 and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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 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 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 a smoke detector and 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 does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel on Oct 14, 2025 start from ￥23,124, excluding 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?

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 West End, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 1 mi (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 8 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 476 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with very friendly staff. If I’m ever back in the area, I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a challenge the first night. Had to park on the street. Edinburgh parking is expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satvir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Geert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aan renovatie toe en ontbijt stelde niets voor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Great property. Beautiful hotel. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness

Litet trevligt hotell

Litet, gammaldags, hotell. Perfekt för övernattning och trevlig personal. Ingen lyx men duger bra om syftet är att sova där bara
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Koksal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yataklar kötüydü, hepsi çökyordu, banyo çok soguktu, temiz değildi, ikinci gün geldiğimizde temizlik yapılmamıştı, Bodrum’da kalmak zorunda kaldık, hiç iyi bir yanını söyleyemem. Tek olumlu şey sabah otelden ayrılırken ücretsiz kahve vardı
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline Ann

The hotel was very tired and dirty. There was damp in the bedroom, black mould in the bathroom and tiles coming off the wall. The blind didn’t shut properly and the toilet and sink were loose. I had more photos, but could only submit 8!
Blind wouldn’t close
Damp
Dirt
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew

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

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely unhelpful desk clerk. Bedwas bunk bed type with springs very noisy. bed cover was stained. Bathroom had rust everywhere. I had a shower & left the hotel. Told the clerk he & the hotel were a complete waste of my time and money. Any positive reviews here are quite obviously fake !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to sites

The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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

Tobias

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gammalt och ej renoverat men läget var kanon och personalen var fantastisk
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

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

8/10 Good

patricia

Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a nightmare, hardly any available and reservation lot was blocks away and hard to locate. No heat in the boilers, electric heater kept falling off the wall. Room was not cleaned, never given fresh coffee cups and had to ask for additional coffee. No shampoo available. Bathroom had big windows, glass was fuzzed but no covers. Windows all nailed shut so felt unsafe in case of fire. Just overall run down with poor service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Brigitte

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything; staff service and friendliness, hotel facilities and location, clean and safe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Thistle Hotel was lovely. The staff were charming and helpful and the location was perfect. We plan on staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tyvärr mkt slitna rum. Mycket trevlig personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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