A stay at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Royal Mile.
What's nearby
Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Dean Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
George Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.8 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 - 6 min walk
Wee Vault Edinburgh - 7 min walk
The Haymarket Bar - 7 min walk
Platform 5 - 8 min walk
The Palmerston - 5 min walk
About this property
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel
Georgian Edinburgh hotel in Haymarket with a coffee shop
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.
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Georgian hotel also features concierge services, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 22 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (GBP 20.00 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Off-site parking for GBP 20.00 per night; booking required
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekends: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Library
Newspapers in reception
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Conference space (22 square feet)
A meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
TV/satellite channels
Premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individually decorated
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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)
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 window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 425 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 425 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 425 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Ryan
3 Aug 2024
Ryan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Carmine
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The accommodation wasn’t really up to standard, but the staff were great.
The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Lars
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service, great breakfast, great location, the property and rooms a little run down and could do with a little upkeep - however, would come back next time in town
The Hotel room was very poor standard. The furniture was very old, the carpet was thin and the floor very uneven. The bathroom was appalling, the tap in the sink was very loose and laying at an angle. The pressure of the water was so poor it dribbled out. The lack of attention to ensuring the curtains were hung properly or lined so at least you had a decent nights sleep left me feeling I had been ripped off for the price paid.
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Michael
Travelled with family
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to Dean Gardens
The Thistle is a quaint hotel off the main thoroughfare. It is quiet, and building their business up. Staying in a “family” room has a few challenges, but the staff was courteous and kind.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Donna
Travelled with partner
5 Jul 2024
The hotel was terribly understaffed. Bar wasn’t open first night. Bathroom with no soaps in the dispensers. Thankful I guess they were open.
Property was very dated and had a musty smell on all floors. Bed was ok and bedding clean but bathroom fittings all loose, and the shower was a joke - no temperature control (scalding or off) and water pressure was feeble - my nose runs faster in hay fever season. Won’t be staying again
The Thistle hotel was very urban, in a Scottish town house with high ceilings, a spiral stairway and lovely windows. We were received in a very friendly manner. We enjoyed the quiet and bed. The early breakfast was awesome, even hot toast offered, alongside a good spread. 1.5 miles from the train station made it a bit far in the morning to walk and catch an early train. The hotel clerk called a timely cab!
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Ann-Marie
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and helpful which was great. I had a small room which was adequate for a few nights but the bathroom needed attention, cupboards warped with water, rusty shelves and the shower tray didn’t drain properly. Although the bathroom was clean, it looked dirty. Bedroom was clean and cosy. Location was a short walk to the town and public transport.
Ann-Marie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Rebecca
Travelled with partner
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Before arriving I had to adjust my dates and the owner worked with Expedia to work around the cancellation policy, which I appreciated greatly. The area is well placed so you can enjoy the local sites but are far enough removed that it’s quiet.
Loved this property because it has an authentic Scottish vibe. It is an old hotel but well managed and kept clean. The entire staff was so friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!
Courtney
8/10 Good
Laura
Travelled with family
26 May 2024
The property is rated as a 3-star hotel. The rooms are basic and could use some updates, and the internet connection is unreliable. Although the hotel staff replaced towels and emptied the trash bins daily, they did not make the beds. The location is convenient, situated just a 10-minute walk from the old city. Overall, the stay was acceptable. Despite the hotel being understaffed, the warm reception and helpful information provided upon arrival were much appreciated.
We did a 3-week trip through Scotland and this was the worst place we stayed. The property is in a nice neighborhood and was once probably a fancy hotel, but it's in desperate need of an update and some TLC. The carpet was worn and the way through in places and I questioned the cleanliness. The staff seemed to be just chilling and made checkin awkward. Be mindful that there's no elevator. We were put in the furthest room on the top floor and had to lug very heavy bags full of collected scotch up the many flights if stairs. The staff did provide assistance which was nice. If you're limited mobility, look elsewhere.
Nice place, but much further out than we anticipated. Added a bit more walking than desired. Good room size and bed for 2. Enjoyed the breakfast /bar area. Stairs. Great price
Melissa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
22 Apr 2024
Andrew & Sam were the best! Excellent service, very knowledgeable & went out there of their way to help at anytime
Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim
18 Apr 2024
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Ana
Travelled with group
16 Apr 2024
I felt super comfortable and the staff were extraordinary. They went above and beyond making our stay amazing.
Ana Lara