See all properties

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9.50 per person)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Single Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Deep-soaking bathtub

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room

View from room

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ignite - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Near Edinburgh Castle and George Street, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel 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 concierge services
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and 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 and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Similar properties

Property grounds

Cumberland Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
7.8 out of 10, Good, 520 reviews
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Cumberland Hotel

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 to 9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 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 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 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

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.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Thistle
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel
Hotel Edinburgh Thistle
Thistle Edinburgh
Thistle Edinburgh Hotel
Thistle Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Scotland
Thistle Hotel
Edinburgh Thistle
Hotel Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Hotel
Hotel Edinburgh Thistle Hotel
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Edinburgh
Thistle Hotel
Thistle
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Hotel
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 8 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 8 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 453 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Great property. Beautiful hotel. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely unhelpful desk clerk. Bedwas bunk bed type with springs very noisy. bed cover was stained. Bathroom had rust everywhere. I had a shower & left the hotel. Told the clerk he & the hotel were a complete waste of my time and money. Any positive reviews here are quite obviously fake !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We arrived at 4:30 pm. Checking was anytime after 3. There was no parking and was told that nearest parking would be at least a 15 min walk. We had luggage and a guest with heart issue. We asked to see the room because the hotel desk area didn’t appear as the photos. The room had no been cleaned and rags and cleaner left in room. Bathroom was dirty. We said we couldn’t stay as this was not acceptable. We contacted Expedia. They contacted the manager who lied and said we never came to the hotel only called. That is not true. He would not refund our money. Very disappointed in both this Hotel and Expedia for not doing the right thing. It is not our fault that room was not cleaned and no parking except maybe at a public lots 15 minute walk away. Why lie? Very very poor business attitude towards their hotel conditions and their guests expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The location was quiet. Areas of interest were a quick cab ride away. I would definitely recommend to any traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lars

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

patricia

Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Carmine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The accommodation wasn’t really up to standard, but the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Thistle Hotel was lovely. The staff were charming and helpful and the location was perfect. We plan on staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything; staff service and friendliness, hotel facilities and location, clean and safe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at the Thistle Hotel while a short one, was wonderful! The hotel staff is incredibly accommodating and helpful. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid Avoid Avoid!!! This review is a very honest review and only from the reception to our allotted basement room…room 2. The approach to the room is very dated and not very clean. The wallpaper around light switches at the bottom of the stairs was filthy. In the room it became very apparent that the room was not of a standard that we would have expected for the price that we had paid. It was very dirty, with stains on the carpet, the roller blind at the window had a couple of holes in it, there were holes in the wood work around the door and the bed had the drawers removed from the divan and ripped material hanging down. I appreciate that this is an old building but the overall decoration is very very poor. In the bathroom there was a horrible brown stain at the front of the basin and it looked like a chunk of the basin had been broken off and glued back on. The toilet had no fixings and was wobbling around loose. In the shower cubicle the grout in the tiles looked black and mouldy and as with the bedroom, the bathroom was very dirty and of a very poor standard. We actually looked at the possibilities of finding another hotel but on a Friday evening in Edinburgh, that’s an almost impossible task. I approached the chap on reception to express our thoughts within the hour of arrival and he said that he would pass them on to the manager. At no point did anyone try to make any contact with us. It wasn’t until checkout that I spoke with the manager and he was very dismissive.
The only fixing holding the toilet in place and it was loose and very dirty behind the toilet
The glued chunk in the basin
Filthy wallpaper in the hallway to room2
Horrible brown stain at the front of the basin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

8/10 Good

Noelia Balsera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice just the breakfast offer a bit poor
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Elise

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

I felt super comfortable and the staff were extraordinary. They went above and beyond making our stay amazing. Ana Lara
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rodger

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