Is Destiny Scotland - Thistle Street Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Destiny Scotland - Thistle Street Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

Where is Destiny Scotland - Thistle Street Apartments located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from St. Andrew Square and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Destiny Scotland - Thistle Street Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Terence

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was warm and comfortable and plenty of space for the 2 of us. It was centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh and close to main transport options of the tram and buses.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

7 Nov 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The view from the 4th floor was beautiful with balconies on each side of the living room and kitchen. The living room/kitchen was large and comfortable. The only negative was no lift/elevator. Four floors of steps is quite a challenge several times daily and lifting luggage up and down. But it was nice and served us well. Staff was friendly, outstanding with directions and assistance.

6/10 Okay

Joanne

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great apartment but noisy!

Stayed 4 nights in number 1 apartment Thistle Street. The apartment is in a great location for the new town and hopping on the tram or a bus. It had everything you needed for a great stay, kitchen kitted out, sofa, table, chairs, heating. Bed was comfortable and apartment spacious. If you want a view though and from the pictures on the website you think you'll be getting a lovely view and the apartment will be bright. Not in apartment 1, ground floor which is good as no lift but living room view was just other offices and bedroom view with the balcony was the carpark. Not very private either as people can just look straight into the living area and bedroom walking passed. It is really noisy on the ground floor too, you're right next to the entrance so hear everyone coming and going, bins being emptied at stupid o'clock on the street and in the entrance hall of the building. Then you have the car park and road noise. Communication and instructions were great, we left our luggage at the office on the day of departure so that was a bonus. We would stay again but request an apartment higher up

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jed

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was very clean and spacious. It is close to many amenities and near the rail station.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fabulous

In a quiet back street not far from the city centre - ideal

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great little apartment in the heart of New Town Edinburgh. A lot within walking distance, yet on a quiet side street. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

1 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Brilliant stay

Fantastic apartment very comfortable On first night we had a problem with no hot water or heating but I rang the maintenance number provided and someone was out within an hour and a half to sort it. Fantastic service definitely recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Heidi

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Brilliant

Excellent stay. Location superb, literally in the middle of everything. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tobi

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful view and very friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gerarda, Schijndel

19 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Net, ruim en centraal gelegen appartement. Je bent zo in de oude stad en om de hoek gelegenheden om te eten of drinken, ook een supermarkt op ong 5 minuten lopen.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

13 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great location and lovely apartment

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

JIAWEN

6 May 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Looked good based on the reviews, but toilet had fecal stains that were brushed off by management when I mentioned concerns. No confirmation email was sent to me despite requesting it to the agent. Good location though.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

12 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing apartments in Edinburgh

What an amazing apartment we had , it was spacious clean & so close to the centre. Perfect for everything. Could not fault it & would certainly come back & stay there again. Excellent. Perfect location for sightseeing .

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah

8 Nov 2021

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Beautiful well equipped apartment. Ideal location. Very comfortable for a couple of nights. Unfortunately one rug had a stain on it that wasn’t ideal. This was reported to the office at the time they said they were aware of it but failed to remove/clean it. This wouldn’t put me off booking again though.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Louise

28 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect location & beautiful apartments

Absolutely perfect location. We were central to everything we wanted to get to & very close to bus stops and train station. Apartment was quite clean & felt very Covid safe there. We had flat 1. The living room windows looked right into the street, so grateful for the shutters to have privacy, but was awesome for people watching. The kitchen had all the plates, mugs, knife and forks etc. The mugs were very well used as had old tea/coffee marks in 2 of them. Kitchen had basic cooking tools. If you intend to whip up regular meals, bring your favourite cooking utensils. Sainsbury’s, M&S food & Tesco express close by. The bedroom was cozy and comfy & the bathroom has underfloor heating which we loved. The apartments mention a balcony & my husband being Deaf (he’s very visual due to this) had psyched himself up for having a wonderful view from this balcony as per the pictures. The view we had overlooked the back of a business property where they parked their cars & every morning when we opened the patio doors to let in some air we were greeted with a business man on his mobile phone discussing business for a few hours. It’s not a complaint, but an observation. Don’t get your hopes up unless u request a high floor apartment (which I’m not sure if you can). We did email to ask for an early check-in about 2pm. We’d already walked past the apartments and guessed which was ours. It was empty & lights off, but they still said no. (In a polite way).

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Glenn

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay ~ Destiny are great!

Great stay Well located apartment short walk from Princes Street. Comfortable apartment - number 1 - on ground floor which is probably the downside to it. Some road noise at the front of apartment and door noise from other residents. Spacious and well equipped flat - as always destiny is a good, reliable company.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

george

21 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay but little parking issues

Great place and very clean also only a short walk to shopping streets .Downside is no parking available except outside for residents of area small bays for street parking but only short term .while we were there saw 3 cars getting parking tickets perhaps the company running here could get some permits for guests

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Apartment and Location

Great location, stunning apartment and only a 10 minute walk from Waverley station. Great for a group of friends looking for a weekend get away, would book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

20 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

tay again - amazing place

Well located, spacious duplex apartment with great views across two balconies. Well equipped and comfortable and an amazing apartment - could do with a bit of redecoration

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

9 Jan 2020

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

Excellent

Brilliant location and great apartment. Just as pictured. Stored our luggage in their office after checkout and staff were quick to respond to any early/late check in/out requests. A far better alternative to a hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda

17 Dec 2019

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

Found the apartment difficult to find at first as I hadn't seen that they had sent an instruction email to my spam address. Sorted easily with a call to reception though... Absolutely loved the apartment and would definitely stay again, close enough to the good night life and sights too. Very comfortable bed, clean and spacious. A+

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shona

15 Nov 2019

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

Fabulous apartment, great location

Absolutely fantastic apartment, clean, modern and fully equipped. Beds extremely comfortable. Location is perfect for everything. Would I definitely stay again

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

3 Nov 2019

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

What a lovely apartment very clean and spacious and right in the centre of Edinburgh some parking in the street and more just a 5 minute walk away . The price was really good I am recommending it to friends and I will stay here again , perfect if you are going to the theatre and want an overnight stay lots of places to eat close by

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom

27 Oct 2019

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

Great apartment in a superb location, very well decorated and an all round great place to stay for a short break.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela

6 Oct 2019

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

Centrally located, clean, well equipped apartment

We stayed in these apartments as they were so central. Fantastic position in the new town. Beautifully clean, well equipped apartment. Ours was a one bedroom with king size bed but my only criticism was the fact that the sofa in the living area was quite small for 2 people. The booking office was just around the corner, so was very handy to store your luggage. Overall a great stay and would definitely return to these fab apartments.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

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