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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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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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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Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Edinburgh

West End stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this West End hotel, you'll find Princes Street and Dean Village. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • George Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Herbie West End - ‬6 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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, 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.

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

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel on Apr 19, 2026 start from CA $119, 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.

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 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 496 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Federico

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room in the basement, musty smell, dirty and with only one window facing the rubbish. TV not working.. It was more like a furnished cellar than a room. Breakfast was ridicolous.Simply shameful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sila

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were super friendly and answered all of our questions with no problem. However, the bathroom in our room was very dirty. The silicone around the bath was orange which meant that it was quite old and dirty. We couldn’t really use the shower because of this. Beds had hairs on them right after we checked in which made us think that this place doesn’t have any cleaners. Location is very nice yes you can walk everywhere but I just wouldn’t stay here again. We really thought it was a waste of money because we paid around £700 for 3 nights and had to stay in a dirty room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean a little dated but this what you expect in a older building you go for the agriculture of the building the cornices the staircases. The staff were amazing all were so helpful and friendly lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room allocated was a basement room smelled damp and like a dungeon. We did change it but the staff situation was not good as we had to find them firs. We shall not return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Auhoo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is full of mold and it looks like the room has been never ventilated also the brakefast was horrible and make us have stomach aches
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower room needed a good clean and freshen up. The silicon all needs replaced and the toilet was wobbly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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