Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Georgian hotel near Princes Street

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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

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Front of property
Executive Double Room | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9.50 per person)
Reception

Overview of Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Room service
The price is £86
Price available on 20/3/2024

Explore the area

59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG
  • Popular LocationLune Town4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Haymarket Station8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street9 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)10 min drive
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Room options

Single Room

  • 131 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Executive Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Junior Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room

  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is located in Haymarket, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Murrayfield Ice Rink and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • George Street - 11 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 19 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wee Vault Edinburgh - 7 min walk
  • The Palmerston - 5 min walk
  • Cairngorm Coffee Co West End - 6 min walk
  • The Mercat Bar - 6 min walk
  • The Fox and Faun - 7 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Hotel located in Haymarket
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is located close to Edinburgh Castle, and 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 newspapers in the reception
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the 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
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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–9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–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

  • Free 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • 5 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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

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, 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.

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 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel on 20 Mar 2024 start from £85.51, including 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 Haymarket, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Murrayfield Stadium and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 8 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 8 minutes.

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 367 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A one night stay, but could not fault it. Room clean and comfortable. Customer service exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a quick stay, but very rundown
The staff at this hotel were incredibly friendly, but unfortunately there is no way that this is a three star hotel incredibly rundown with poor heating which is not appreciated in an Edinburgh winter. The location is very nice and easy walk from Haymarket but overall this hotel misses the mark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rodger

Travelled with family
Hotel was simply basic since being an old building
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, knowledgeable of the local area. Easily walkable to Princes Street but in a very quiet area this hotel is ideal. The rooms are large and spacious as befits a listed building. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you love historic, Victorian buildings, you will love this one. It is very Sherlock Holmes meets Fawlty Towers. The rooms are high ceilinged with cornices and there is an amazing staircase to get to your room. Great stay despite there being only 6 tv channels, internet going on and off and rooms in need of updating.

8/10 Good

chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, the bed was comfortable and the location is good! Close to all restaurants, shops and grain station. Only downside was all the stairs!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

Amy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable & safe area. Hotel has great character & fairly helpful front desk staff, especially Andrew. Walkable to city center. We had a large queen room on the 3rd floor, w/ nice desk, mirror area outside bathroom, & newer sectional couch. Unfortunately we couldnt get anything on the TV, not even local news. The bed was comfortable, but the carpet was old, stained & needs replacing; the bathroom was in great need of a new caulk job around shower, floor & baseboards as it was discolored & did not appear clean. The large antique wardrobe in bedroom was dusty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gethin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice central location. Very comfortable bed. Professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building close to everything in a lovely part of town. Morning staff was extremely pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh (EDI)