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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Reception
Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9.50 per person)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 211 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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

  • 131 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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

Edinburgh

West End stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End hotel, you'll find Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Murrayfield Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • George Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 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

  • ‪Cairngorm Coffee Co West End - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Plaza Bistro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 22 square feet (2 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Georgian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 22 sq ft of conference space
  • 2 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1750
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel to the airport?

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is 6.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Edinburgh Thistle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel.

How close is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.3 mi (19-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 15.7 mi (38-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 20.00 per night.

Does Edinburgh Thistle Hotel have a pool?

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Edinburgh Thistle Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 491 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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a nice place but but his best times are over
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was terrible - the shower didn't drain - you were standing in dirty water. Caulking was needed everywhere. I know it's a very old building but charging people to stay should result in applying more funds for upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
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

Brenda

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jody Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the proximity to downtown Edinburgh and the castle. Walking everywhere was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable but everything could definitely use some fresh paint & TLC. Wouldn’t stay there again especially for the $$$ Staff were ok but definitely not what I would call friendly. There was no TP in the bathroom when we got there so we had to go up & ask for it. He brought it but with no apology.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Below average

There wasn’t any cold water in the shower so water was scalding hot also when we turned the water on in the sink the water leaked under the toilet! we reported these issues and told they would be addressed but they were not!!!!!!! Bed was comfortable but room was in really bad shape! Front desk check person was super friendly but doesn’t make up for not being able to shower! I’m a budget traveler and I don’t mind an older hotel but this one is in serious need of repairs and a good cleaning! The location was pretty far from any stores or food when I asked the night person where we could get a bite to eat In the area he said he didn’t know!! It was pretty rough good thing we only booked for 2 nights and found another hotel for the rest of our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew Paul, Horley

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Filthy bathroom, tired hotel!

Wall paper behind bed acting as a dust trap
Dirt behind sink
Silicone layer upon layer!
Hair in plughole (not ours)!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking in the area was rough but arranging parking through the hotel made it easy. Hotel was a little outdated and rooms were sparse, but the staff was incredibly informative and friendly. Good area. Easy walk to the royal mile and very close to dean village.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satvir

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

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We arrived at 4:30 pm. Checking was anytime after 3. There was no parking and was told that nearest parking would be at least a 15 min walk. We had luggage and a guest with heart issue. We asked to see the room because the hotel desk area didn’t appear as the photos. The room had no been cleaned and rags and cleaner left in room. Bathroom was dirty. We said we couldn’t stay as this was not acceptable. We contacted Expedia. They contacted the manager who lied and said we never came to the hotel only called. That is not true. He would not refund our money. Very disappointed in both this Hotel and Expedia for not doing the right thing. It is not our fault that room was not cleaned and no parking except maybe at a public lots 15 minute walk away. Why lie? Very very poor business attitude towards their hotel conditions and their guests expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid Avoid Avoid!!! This review is a very honest review and only from the reception to our allotted basement room…room 2. The approach to the room is very dated and not very clean. The wallpaper around light switches at the bottom of the stairs was filthy. In the room it became very apparent that the room was not of a standard that we would have expected for the price that we had paid. It was very dirty, with stains on the carpet, the roller blind at the window had a couple of holes in it, there were holes in the wood work around the door and the bed had the drawers removed from the divan and ripped material hanging down. I appreciate that this is an old building but the overall decoration is very very poor. In the bathroom there was a horrible brown stain at the front of the basin and it looked like a chunk of the basin had been broken off and glued back on. The toilet had no fixings and was wobbling around loose. In the shower cubicle the grout in the tiles looked black and mouldy and as with the bedroom, the bathroom was very dirty and of a very poor standard. We actually looked at the possibilities of finding another hotel but on a Friday evening in Edinburgh, that’s an almost impossible task. I approached the chap on reception to express our thoughts within the hour of arrival and he said that he would pass them on to the manager. At no point did anyone try to make any contact with us. It wasn’t until checkout that I spoke with the manager and he was very dismissive.
The only fixing holding the toilet in place and it was loose and very dirty behind the toilet
The glued chunk in the basin
Filthy wallpaper in the hallway to room2
Horrible brown stain at the front of the basin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen Elaine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Traveled with family
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