Edinburgh Thistle is a 3-star prestigious venue, situated close to St. Mary's Cathedral. The accommodation consists of 5 storeys with 10 non-smoking rooms. It offers bureau de change, a safe deposit box and a carpark on the premises.
A short walk will take you to Georgian House in 10 minutes. It is located approximately 2 km from the centre of Edinburgh.In the vicinity of the hotel there is New Town.
Most rooms feature television, a trouser press and a stereo system as well as views of the garden. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers a spectacular view to its guests. They are fitted with double beds, single beds and couch bed and hypoallergenic pillows and foam pillows.
A continental breakfast is served each morning at the accommodation. Dining options include an onsite gastronomic restaurant serving a wide range of local dishes. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. Guests can dine at The Sherlock Holmes Tearoom, The Edinburgh Residence Restaurant and Number Seven Restaurant 5 minutes walking distance from the venue.The property is less than 20-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.A Jacuzzi and a spa therapy are provided at no cost. It offers a patio, a library and a golf course as well.
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Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:00
Check-out:until 11:00
Children and extra beds
All children under the age of 1 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under the age of 2 may stay for free in a cot.
Older children/adults may stay at the price of GBP 30 per person per night in an extra bed.
Set within 0.7 km from the history Museum of Edinburgh, the 3-star Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel features free WiFi in public areas as well as public parking nearby.
Featuring a lift and a vending machine, Britannia Edinburgh Hotel is nestled in Edinburgh, 10 minutes' drive from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". This hotel also includes parking.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Parking
Services
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Children's buffet
Leisure facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
Edinburgh Zoo
3.3 km
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
1.8 km
Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art
500 m
Holyrood House
1.6 km
City Art Centre
1.5 km
Newhaven Heritage Museum
3.6 km
King's Theatre
1.3 km
Airports
Edinburgh
12 km
Train stations
Haymarket Train Station
500 m
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Most rooms feature television, a trouser press and a stereo system as well as views of the garden. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers a spectacular view to its guests. They are fitted with double beds, single beds and couch bed and hypoallergenic pillows and foam pillows.
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Graham
2024-05-11
7/10
Very clean bed, a nice size and great value room.
Katherine
2024-04-18
8/10
Would stay here again, truly enjoyed its location. Make sure you stay in the twin room with a big bathroom.
Jane
2024-02-28
8/10
The hotel's location was reasonable, right by all the major tourist attractions, and Princes Street and other attractions City Center.
William
2024-02-15
7/10
Family-friendly hotel with caring and hard-working staff at reception desk. Prime and secure location in the pretty area, near to all the touristy attractions, and restaurants on Prince Street- very central. Great value units on a higher level. Freshly made meals.
Louis
2024-01-25
8/10
A huge variety of options, fresh food.
William
2024-01-23
7/10
I really enjoyed the room with large comfortable bed, the bed was very clean. The breakfast was delicious, a huge variety of lovely food. The location was quiet and so ideal for exploring this nice quiet area, just next door to the center, and all the major tourist attractions. Also, Royal Mile was 25 minutes walk from the hotel. The service was exceptional, just like I expected. Reception had a TV.
Alice
2024-01-19
8/10
Had double room with a bath, coffee, for example. Exceptional service overall and parking on site. A TV in the reception.
Sam
2023-12-16
9/10
The staff was service-oriented, the room was recently renovated and generous sized on a higher level. The amenities included a high ceiling, coffee-making facilities, and a dining area. The location was in a prime spot for our trip.
Peter
2023-12-07
9/10
The bedroom was generous sized and recently renovated. The breakfast with pastries and yogurts, for example was delicious, you'll find what you need. The location was quiet and so ideal for me, in the town centre. Had lunch/dinner at La Tasca, which I found within easy walking distance of the hotel.
Leonard
2023-11-26
7/10
Had very pleasant stay at £ 95 a night, the staff were hard-working, location was reasonable to park for the weekend.
John
2023-11-16
9/10
This is a clean, stylish hotel. We stay in quadruple room quite often, it is decent size and airy. Wonderful location in general, amiable staff at reception desk.
Ricky
2023-11-13
7/10
The staff were all hard-working, incredibly helpful. The hotel was situated in the residential location close to train station.
Sam
2023-11-03
7/10
The quadruple room was airy with tea making facilities, the bed was very clean.
Leonard
2023-11-01
8/10
Clean and stylish accom with excellent location near to the castle and Princess Street, all the main attractions such as the castle and Princess Street and surround by shopping mall. Freshly made food, superfriendly staff at reception desk.
Katherine
2023-10-28
8/10
The hotel was reasonably clean based in a classical style building with hard-working and delightfully helpful staff. I really enjoyed the room with nice views. The property had a quiet and so ideal location close to Saint Mary's Cathedral.
Dave
2023-10-12
9/10
The staff was super friendly, absolutely kind, provided a quiet atmosphere. The rooms were fashionable and airy with nice view of castle, a huge window, for instance, just what was needed.
Anthony
2023-10-01
7/10
I appreciated staying at this affordable hotel because of the quiet ambience. Booked a room with nice views of the castle. The location was excellent and at the end of the road. Moreover, the area was lovely quiet.
Jim
2023-09-30
8/10
Wonderful little hotel located near the Edinburgh castle, the centre of Edinburgh and the shopping street and Edinburg castle. The twin room in double bedroom, facilities worked for us.
Gareth
2023-09-27
8/10
We stayed in quadruple room with free wi-fi, everything was fine. We got a bath too.
Stuart
2023-09-25
8/10
Nicely decorated and well heated room and big size bathroom with shower facilities, a hair dryer, and bath sheets.
Steve
2023-09-22
8/10
The queen room I stayed in was great value for money with amenities. This was a prime and reasonably priced location close enough to convenient for buses into town and out to the Airport, Zoo etc, located on a very quiet road close to St Mary's Cathedral and the centre of the mattress.
Phyllis
2023-09-20
9/10
Overall - good small place with excellent staff at reception desk. Very impressed with quadruple room in double bedroom. Fresh food.
Josh
2023-09-19
9/10
Recently refurbished, fashionable room with a private bathroom and shower facilities, a hairdryer, and fresh towels. The bed is spacious and the location is good.
Sarah
2023-09-03
7/10
The food for breakfast was freshly made. Appreciated the good-sized twin room with comfortable bed and the way it was setup. The experience was really really nice, would stay here again.
We thoroughly enjoyed the double room which was great value for money with beautiful view. The location was prime and the private parking was on site.
Paul
2023-08-04
8/10
Fresh food for dinner and breakfast.
Brian
2023-07-24
7/10
I had the double room which was generous sized and recently renovated with amenities.
Chris
2023-07-22
9/10
The rooms here are recently renovated and stylish with a view of the castle. The breakfast choices are delicious with boiled eggs, yogurts and juices.
Alan
2023-07-18
8/10
When I am in Edinburgh, I like staying here. The location is excellent, near to everything. The onsite bar is pleasant, the barmen offers cold drinks.
Donald
2023-06-25
7/10
I was offered a room with fantastic views of the castle. It was stylish and newly remodelled, I felt like home.
David
2023-05-30
9/10
Had residential location in friendly neighbourhood. We enjoyed rooms with breakfast. The daily service was exceptional.
Edward
2023-05-22
7/10
Exceptionally clean accommodation, very professional staff at reception desk. Great value for money rooms with the view for hotel guests. Prime location in West End district so close to buses.
Sophie
2023-05-05
8/10
Got generous sized twin room with beautiful view as expected, enjoyed it. The location was good in the lovely quiet area.
John
2023-04-20
8/10
Easy base for discovering Edinburgh with supper friendly staff at reception desk.
Wayne
2023-04-09
9/10
The location was perfect and secure for walking around Saint Mary's Cathedral. The hotel was an amazing base for enjoying a nice quiet area. Enjoyed the room, it was airy and huge with the shower, clean towels, for instance.
Penelope
2023-04-08
9/10
Everything was perfect, cooperative staff, nice views of the castle. The quadruple room was large with big beds. A bath in the private bathroom was a plus. The hotel was in an incredible location adjacent to central Edinburgh, the Playhouse and Princes Street. We had lunch in La Campagnola, located nearby.
Jimmy
2023-03-31
8/10
A wonderful little hotel with really accommodating employees at reception desk.
Tom
2023-03-30
7/10
The hotel is stylish, nestled in a really beautiful building with a quiet atmosphere. The units are airy, neat. Private bathroom is spotless.
Jack
2023-03-26
9/10
Everything was fine here - attentive staff and bright rooms. Magnificent location close to the centre as well as the city center.
John
2023-03-20
7/10
Stylish affordable property with amiable staff at reception desk. Newly remodelled room with clean towels provided, comfortable bed and a clear view of the castle, and smoke detectors too for guests' safety.
Beds were a bit lumpy.
Gordon
2023-03-16
9/10
The hotel is spotlessly clean and has hard-working and incredibly helpful staff. The positives include quiet and so ideal location and parking on site.
James
2023-03-12
9/10
We had a really enjoyable time in this classy hotel in Edinburgh. The property had a residential setting to Princess Street. Plus, it was just off all the attractions, pubs, and a back alley. Really enjoyed the restaurant of which the staff gave recommendations when asked.
Isaac
2023-03-05
7/10
The location was convenient - so close to the Castle and other amenities, city centre and the highlands and discounted prices.
Rob
2023-02-24
9/10
Secure location quick to offer a taxi as well at cost of about 10 pounds to get to the tourist sites, in the pretty area. Besides, excellent for visiting Saint Mary's Cathedral.
Doug
2023-02-24
9/10
Marvellous location, 10 minutes' walk to Usher Hall. 10 minutes walk to bus station.
Derek
2023-02-12
8/10
Pleasant place with great service. Efficient staff, free wake up service and ironing. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Nice design.
Michael
2023-01-31
9/10
The location was central, decent close to city centre. Further, it was very close to convenient for buses into town and out to the Airport, Zoo etc, located on a very quiet road close to St Mary's Cathedral, all the touristy attractions and good restaurants.
Joy
2023-01-25
8/10
The rooms are spotless with the view. They have an individual safe, a sofa bed and central heating. The hotel has a very central location in the area we love. It offers excellent service.
Helen
2023-01-20
9/10
The hotel was tidy and the location was peaceful and decent in the area we love. Airy units with beautiful view, comfortable bed plus the hand-washing soap, and the stuff were attentive.
David
2023-01-18
7/10
We had an airy room with quiet atmosphere. The view over castle was incredible!
Lucy
2023-01-04
9/10
Homely and tidy hotel with excellent and attentive staff. Marvellous and peaceful location, close to Saint Mary's Cathedral. Speedy check-in, parking on-site.
John
2022-12-31
7/10
Amicable staff and the place was clean. Neat and airy unit with nice view, the hand-washing soap, for instance. Secure, prime location in the area we love.
Nick
2022-12-25
7/10
Caring staff, suggested places to visit. We truly enjoyed the double room which was airy on a higher level.
Charlie
2022-12-23
8/10
The total stay was very enjoyable for two nights. The unit we got was airy and tidy with the bathroom, large comfortable bed, as example.
Alex
2022-12-04
9/10
Location: the hotel was adjacent to restaurants and bars and Edinburgh and pubs. The staff was pleasant, took good care of everyone. Had a safe box, central heating and an iron in my queen room.
Mick
2022-12-01
9/10
Pleasant staff, I thoroughly enjoyed warm welcome. The twin room had basic facilities you need, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea makers and a work desk. And it was facing garden...
John
2022-11-25
7/10
Asked for the double room and it was ready when we arrived.
Matthew
2022-10-14
9/10
Exceptional service, tastefully decorated king room with comfortable bed as well as the hand-washing soap.
Allan
2022-10-11
9/10
Very central location was a plus. It was located in a domestic area. I booked a twin room, it was new-fashioned and had iron/ironing board, coffee/tea makers and a work desk. The best bathroom and the rest was fairly clean.
Judith
2022-08-29
9/10
I booked stylish quadruple room here with comfortable bed, beautiful view plus the hand-washing soap. Shower facilities, a hair dryer and bath sheets were available there.
Sheila
2022-07-16
9/10
Units with comfortable bed. Totally very nice stay for two nights.
Gerald
2021-12-20
9/10
The place was fairly clean, I loved its staff and rooms. Bed was comfy, I enjoyed it:)))
Edgar
2021-11-19
8/10
Stylish, clean hotel with good food and brilliant staff. My queen room was bright, had an extremely comfy bed. They made my stay relaxing.
Martin
2021-09-30
8/10
Attentive service, extremely basic rooms, and a GREAT looking hotel altogether. Captivating view, a great balcony, big bed, too. I loved to spend time in the huge English bar. The building itself was elegant with a well-maintained garden.
Wi-Fi signal was not very good, made me a little nervous.
Roger
2021-09-04
8/10
It's housed in a pretty building, modern interior.
Jon
2020-11-21
8/10
moreover, there was a private parking. 20 mins walk to the centre.
Bill
2020-05-22
7/10
A huge variety various drinks, such as whiskies and beers in the bar. Meals in hotel were excellent!
Eric
2020-04-02
9/10
If you plan to visit scottish national gallery, don't miss this place, it's 15 minutes walk. The hotel was so close to haymarket train station: D
