Title: Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre Apartment with kitchen, steps from George Street ## Photo gallery for Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Living room | 20-inch TV with digital channels - Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44300000/44299200/44299198/85670bc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44300000/44299200/44299198/7d35d219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44300000/44299200/44299198/386c4dcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Living room | 20-inch TV with digital channels - Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44300000/44299200/44299198/5f3df34d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44300000/44299200/44299198/f1574611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre Apartment with kitchen, steps from George Street This smoke-free apartment building features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find a TV with digital channels, and other amenities include free WiFi and a washer/dryer. Guest accommodation at this apartment offers washers/dryers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital televisions are provided. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 20-inch TV with digital channels ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24990000/24984500/24984484/038830b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy & Modern Apartment in Central Edinburgh Broughton - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=24984484&PinnedHotelID=24984484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54690000/54687300/54687233/f66e31c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOIVY Royal Mile View Old Town Edinburgh - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=54687233&PinnedHotelID=54687233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32130000/32123300/32123266/49d18792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright, Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment in Stockbridge Stockbridge - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=32123266&PinnedHotelID=32123266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985600/36985594/4e00976e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOIVY City Centre Chic for two Next to Calton Hill Leith - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=36985594&PinnedHotelID=36985594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985600/36985549/d4208408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOIVY Amazing Location! 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Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in. ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate ### Property is also known as Thistle At Heart Of The City 1 Bedroom Thistle Street Apartment Thistle Street Apartment Heart of the City Centre Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre Apartment Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre Edinburgh ## About the area Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. 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. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Apartments in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Apartments.d6069845-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95394%2C-3.19947&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cgBngs3fQlYt24ZzeRidOjNepdk=) Thistle Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EN ### What's nearby - ![street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152386/71e8313a-bb03-4920-b0db-8a1c587b45df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) George Street 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Princes Street Gardens which includes a fountain and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081311/a5bc4b4c-a11b-4090-9981-7283ade2fb85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street Gardens 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Gorgeous Edinburgh architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/a7125417-d159-4ff0-93da-4eae99ad1e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Andrew Square 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Castle 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Princes Street Tram Stop 5 min walk - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 12 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - The Standing Order 3 min walk - Lowdown 3 min walk - Starbucks 3 min walk - Urban Angel 2 min walk - Greenwoods 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre? ### What time is check-in at Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre? ### What time is check-out at Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre? ### Where is Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Thistle Street Apartment at Heart of the City Centre Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah 26 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This lovely flat is exactly as pictured. An ideal location for Waverly, groceries and all of the sites. Communication was spot on with easy to follow instruction and guidance. Absolutely could not have been better, looking forward to a return stay. ##### Leah ### 4/10 Poor #### Seon-Tae 21 Jun 2024 Disliked: Room comfort, communication #### Ugly sofa bed Sofa.bed was very uncomfortableand ugly. I have experienced the spring hardness directly I should have a sleep on the spring . The sofa bed was.trash. I have a bak pain after sleeping. The owner of this house should change the sofa bed The sofa was old and dirty. The environment does not match with the photo in the inrtnet site. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D3FA655576192D36168D81223271DF5D608116B91718978880340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Seon-Tae Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 24 Jun 2024 Disliked: Room comfort, communication #### uncomfortable sofa bed Sofa.bed was very uncomfortable and ugly. I have feeled the spring hardness directly. There was no blanket on the spring. I have a back pain after sleeping. The owner of this house should change the sofa bed urgently. The interior of this house was very different with the picture in the site. The sofa was old and dirty. The environment does not match with the photo in the internet site. The location was very near the downtown. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D3FA655576192D36168D81223271DF5D608116B91718978880340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kristen 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Kristen Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Shrubhill.h12691487.Hotel-Information) > > [Tynecastle Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tynecastle-Park-Hotel.h99931255.Hotel-Information) > > [CODE - The Court, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-CoDE-Pod-Hostels-THE-CoURT.h36150915.Hotel-Information) > > [Goblin Ha'](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Goblin-Ha.h9843141.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beaverbank-Place-Campus-Residence.h6915060.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > > [Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Garner-Edinburgh-Haymarket-By-IHG.h5589159.Hotel-Information) > > [House of Gods Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-House-Of-Gods-Royal-Mile.h38206083.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Vin-Bistro-Edinburgh.h7728219.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-West.h13364.Hotel-Information) > > [Quartermile serviced apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quartermile-Serviced-Apartments.h74811613.Hotel-Information) > > [Princes Street Party Palace Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Princes-Street-Party-Palace-Edinburgh.h17520400.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Edinburgh.h115987.Hotel-Information) > > [a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-St-Christophers-Edinburgh-Old-Town.h45754941.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [The Roseate Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Roseate-Edinburgh.h1381332.Hotel-Information) > > [Adelphi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Adelphi-Hotel.h7734202.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Edinburgh-Murrayfield.h579949.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) ---