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The Thistle House

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Royal Mile

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Exterior
Garden
Staircase

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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1 Kilmaurs Terrace, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5BZ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room (Grand 4 persons)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (3 persons)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Prestonfield stay.Your stay at this Prestonfield B&B places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Thistle House

3-star B&B near Royal Mile
As a guest of The Thistle House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
The Thistle House offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Edinburgh bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

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The price is $241
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited onsite parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Thistle House to the airport?

The Thistle House is 13.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Thistle House have an airport shuttle?

The Thistle House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GBP 35 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Thistle House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 3.9 mi (20-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 12.8 mi (35-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Thistle House offer free breakfast?

The Thistle House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Thistle House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Thistle House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Thistle House?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Thistle House have a pool?

The Thistle House does not have a pool.

Does The Thistle House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Thistle House to downtown Edinburgh?

The Thistle House is 1.6 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Thistle House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable night

£4-6 to get into the centre of town. Very helpful staff and nice and cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Chokri

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Andy, Scotland

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

Convenient location

Accommodation clean and acceptable although room was small and on 3rd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Poor & overpriced

I wouldn’t call this a hotel, rather a shabby ,run down , grubby, dingy guest house. The curtains were tatty & almost hanging off the track in room 11. Pillows cheap nasty clumps of foam. En suite .... if u could call it that was so small you could hardly turn around in it. My cake mixing bowl is bigger than the sink in there! Absurdly expensive @£80 for single occupancy. No where to eat nearby apart from 1 restaurant offering a £50 taster menu. Shame as it is a beautiful building but needs a comprehensive up grade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely place to stay. Quiet. Great location.

Great. Location good. Helpful host. Breakfast available. All amenities as stated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Charlie, London

Liked: Cleanliness

Well placed, but single room not great

The hotel was in a nice road in quite a smart bit of Edinburgh, with a bus stop just round the corner – so perfect for returning home late at night on my own. The room was clean – small, but I knew it would be. Teas and coffees provided. When I booked it I hadn't realised it said private bathroom rather than ensuite, but I didn't mind this, assuming that meant it was my own bathroom, but outside the room rather than within it. Turns out that 'private bathroom' actually means 'with lock' as it was very much a shared bathroom, on the floor below, although there is a tiny loo on the top floor. The worst thing about the room, however, is the fact that there's no window, just a skylight covered with a sort of lace curtain thing. So there is no view, and no way of seeing what the weather's doing, and it felt very claustrophobic in there. While I would consider booking this hotel again, I wouldn't book that room again, and I would suggest that Expedia should review the mention of 'private bathroom' and change it to 'shared bathroom'.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a dump, the rooms smelt awful in fact as soon as you walk into the building the smell hits you. Room was spacious but windows would not open properly as gunked up with paint and grime Staff were unhelpful I told them I had to see a client first thing in the morning, I was too early for breakfast which is only open for 1 hour and when i went into the breakfast area there was sheets drapped over the tables and chairs vey hygienic, she gave me a Banana and a yogurt I would not of ate anything else from the kitchen as it looked appalling dirty. This is with out doubt the worst hotel I have ever stopped in Parking is on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Karin

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

Pleasant stay in Edinburgh

A pleasant stay in a quiet area. Had a small room at the top overlooking gardens. Although I did have a car ( street parking) it was handy to get a bus to the Royal Mile or Princes Street. Not really anywhere local to eat or shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

shenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tenant nice and willing to help you. Room clean and simple. Breakfast a bit too small. 30min walk to city center. Major black point: no free parking as described when I booked, got a 30£ fine... => 110£ for one night ; a bit too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B, close to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stench

It was smelling of curry and permeated through the room therefore we did not stay for breakfast.

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

emma, london

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

Nice place where to spend few nights

Changed towels and cleaned room every day. The lady (I guess the owner) welcomed us in a very nice way..bus stop for the city centre just 1 minute from the building..totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

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

Great deal for the money

I stayed in a separate room with shared facilities. The room was clean, warm enough, but additional heaters were provided if needed. Shared facilities were clean and I never had to queu to get there. The hotel people were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Giovanni, manchester

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

Value for money

Budget hotel ideal for a short stay. Overall everything was ok. The room and the toilet were small but nice and comfy, the area is really quite and close to the Arthur 's seat. It's 30 minutes walking far from the city centre, but there are buses just out in the street (anyway the walk is pleasant). The staff is kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Lolly, London

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

Lovely stay

It was exactly as the pictured showed. Good transport connections in the city centre (but make sure you have small change to pay for the buses). I felt very at home, Herman was a great host with loads of local knowledge and even offering to take me on a wee tour in the car on a miserable day. I had a lovely stay and I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a nice stay over NYE at tgis B&B. The room was very spacious and clean. The manager was very friendly and gave us many good suggestions on where to go and what to see in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Paige, Plymouth

Suitable for short stay

The room was good for a short stay and had just what we needed ie. kettle and ensuite bathroom. Would recommend requesting additional bedding as the room was cold during the night despite the heater being on.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017