Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, with its charming garden and terrace, is a haven in the heart of Edinburgh. Unwind with a coffee at the coffee shop or explore nearby George Street. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and multilingual staff on hand to help you plan your stay.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 10 min walk
Grassmarket - 19 min walk
University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 22 min drive
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 26 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 26 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 8 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 23 min walk
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
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this Georgian hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Haymarket Tram Station is 8 minutes away.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 20.00 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Off-site parking nearby (GBP 20.00 per night; booking required)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference space (22 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1750
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Georgian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 20.00 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 20.00 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
Also known as
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel
Thistle Hotel
Edinburgh Thistle
Thistle Edinburgh
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Scotland
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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Hotel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel and nearby?
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Edinburgh Thistle Hotel like?
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is in Haymarket, a short 8-minute walk from Haymarket Tram Station and 9 minutes' walk from Princes Street. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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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
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
The staff was excellent. The location was quiet. Areas of interest were a quick cab ride away. I would definitely recommend to any traveller.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Close to sites
The staff was very helpful.
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
Would stay there again.
David Andrew
David Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
This was a beautiful and charming hotel. The front desk guys both morning and evening (sorry forgot your names) were so welcoming and friendly. They both were full of great information about the town along with wonderful recommendations for dinner. We will definitely be visiting again, thank you for everything!
Geri
Geri, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 July 2024
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
Lars
Lars, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
1 August 2024
The accommodation wasn’t really up to standard, but the staff were great.
Carmine
Carmine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 May 2024
Good location.
patricia
patricia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 September 2024
The staff was nice the accommodations were three star, maybe less. Our room had a broken down couch-bed they reclaimed as a second bed, there is no way anyone could sleep on it. The beds were also haphazard made.
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
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
10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2024
Stayed one short night and will do so again.
Abdul
Abdul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 September 2024
This is a historical property. Beautiful iron railings, high ceilings. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will draw you a map and write directions. No AC, No elevator. But if you want authentic, this is the place.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 October 2023
Clean hotel, friendly staff, ideal central location
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 March 2024
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
Brigitte
Brigitte, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 July 2024
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
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Manor Suite
We had a two nights stay in the Manor Suite- the room's incredibly comfortable and we got some good night's sleep. Staff is nice and check-in was quick.
Breakfast was ok- limited choice but fresh fruits!
Also, you're only a 10min walk away from Prince Street.
Check parking lot availability early on.
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
16 September 2022
The hotel is in a great location
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 September 2024
Bathroom in Rm. 1 is in need of some work about the tub. Mouldy and ugly
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 September 2024
Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful (and each also wore many hats).
Nice breakfast but staff was limited and unable to keep up with replenishment. Room we had was charming, (which also means not very updated). Almost impossible to keep water off the floor during showers.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay, and that was because the staff's efforts.
John
John, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 May 2024
Overall very nice just the breakfast offer a bit poor
Noelia Balsera
Noelia Balsera, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 April 2024
I felt super comfortable and the staff were extraordinary. They went above and beyond making our stay amazing.
Ana Lara
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2023
The Thistle Hotel was lovely. The staff were charming and helpful and the location was perfect. We plan on staying again.
Mara
Mara, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
Good service . Clean tidy. Helpful and friendly
Abraham Thomas
Abraham Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2023
Beautiful historic building close to everything in a lovely part of town. Morning staff was extremely pleasant and helpful.
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2022
We liked everything; staff service and friendliness, hotel facilities and location, clean and safe