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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is RM766
RM919 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 cots/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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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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Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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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 area

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is near a metro station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers 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.
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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Coffee Co West End - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Haymarket Bar - ‬7 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 a TV in reception
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night); reservations required
  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and from 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 any lifts
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel on 16 Oct 2025 start from RM 765.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 8 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 480 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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Satvir

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

4/10 Poor

Geert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aan renovatie toe en ontbijt stelde niets voor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

6/10 Okay

Jesper

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
By hotel, ok placering, gammel og dårligt vedligeholdt, ingen elevator, sengen var dårlig, ikke ordentlig rent, vinduerne virkede ikke, servicen ok, og ok morgenmad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

6/10 Okay

Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness

Litet trevligt hotell

Litet, gammaldags, hotell. Perfekt för övernattning och trevlig personal. Ingen lyx men duger bra om syftet är att sova där bara
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Koksal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yataklar kötüydü, hepsi çökyordu, banyo çok soguktu, temiz değildi, ikinci gün geldiğimizde temizlik yapılmamıştı, Bodrum’da kalmak zorunda kaldık, hiç iyi bir yanını söyleyemem. Tek olumlu şey sabah otelden ayrılırken ücretsiz kahve vardı
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline Ann

The hotel was very tired and dirty. There was damp in the bedroom, black mould in the bathroom and tiles coming off the wall. The blind didn’t shut properly and the toilet and sink were loose. I had more photos, but could only submit 8!
Blind wouldn’t close
Damp
Dirt
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel, friendly staff, ideal central location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gammalt och ej renoverat men läget var kanon och personalen var fantastisk
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

patricia

Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

4/10 Poor

Courtney

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

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