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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Executive Double Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG
  • Princes Street
    9 min walk
  • Dean Village
    9 min walk
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    22 min drive

Room options

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

Single Room

  • 131 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deep soaking bathtub

Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | View from room

Double Room

  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3-star hotel in Haymarket
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers 16 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 22 square feet (2 square meters) include conference space. This Georgian hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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

  • Free 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 425 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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

Janine

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

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with group
I felt super comfortable and the staff were extraordinary. They went above and beyond making our stay amazing. Ana Lara
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