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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
This peaceful Edinburgh retreat blends city access and comfort, with morning coffee setting the stage for exploring historic George Street.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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

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

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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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About the neighborhood

Located in West End, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is near a metro station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG

What's nearby

  • Dean Village in Edinburgh
    Dean Village
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • BDC34T Edinburgh international conference centre Scotland
    Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black Sheep Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Cairngorm Coffee Co West End
    7 min walk
  • The Jolly Botanist
    8 min walk
  • Platform 5
    8 min walk
  • The Palmerston
    5 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 newspapers in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • 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

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property is also known as

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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?

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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Reviews

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 493 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a gem in Edinburgh. we had a beautiful suite overlooking the street. The staff was warm and friendly... lots of good tips on visiting in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sila

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were super friendly and answered all of our questions with no problem. However, the bathroom in our room was very dirty. The silicone around the bath was orange which meant that it was quite old and dirty. We couldn’t really use the shower because of this. Beds had hairs on them right after we checked in which made us think that this place doesn’t have any cleaners. Location is very nice yes you can walk everywhere but I just wouldn’t stay here again. We really thought it was a waste of money because we paid around £700 for 3 nights and had to stay in a dirty room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

Christopher

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

Very happy with this hotel.

Manager could not have been more helpful. Quiet and comfortable rooms, at a great location! Excellent find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. One of the young men even used his phone to order dinner for us! They were helpful with guiding us to restaurants and helping take up our luggage. The only issue that was not great was the stairs and having to go up two flights. Otherwise, the hotel was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got in late and left early. Didn't interact directly with staff, but self check-in was easy, and the room was as described. Good value for that part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 2 nights. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I did not make use of bar or restaurant due to having other plans. The room was quite small but adequate. It was however rather tired and could have been a little cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

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

8/10 Good

chelsea

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

Ana

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

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel with lots of history and personality. Staff was wonderful. Friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Gethin

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

8/10 Good

Pete

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