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This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 2297 feet from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large rooms with attached bathroom and a traditional Scottish-style bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. This Thistle Hotel is in Edinburgh's West End, only 2625 feet from the shops of Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh International Conference Center (EICC) are less than a mile away. With a digital TV, free tea/coffee and ironing facilities, each individually styled room also has an in room safe. Private bathrooms all have towel warmers and toiletries, and some rooms boast views of Edinburgh Castle. Original Georgian features are present throughout this family-run hotel. The Manor Lounge bar is decorated in a traditional Scottish style and stocks a range of whiskeys.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
7.8
Low score for Edinburgh
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Hotel area info

Amenities of Thistle Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs £20 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Thistle Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Elevator not vailable at the property. Staff members can help with luggage if required

Please inform Thistle Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Thistle Hotel

  • Thistle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Thistle Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Thistle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Thistle Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Single
      • Suite
    • Thistle Hotel is 1 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Thistle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go