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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

3.0 star property

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A window with the text "Thistle Hotel" and a lamp inside.
A historic building with a sign for "Thistle Hotel" and a "Manor Lounge."
A chandelier with multiple light fixtures and a decorative metal frame.
A skylight with a geometric design and decorative moldings.
A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and two Christmas trees.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a small table.

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, a telephone, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a radiator, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Double Room

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned floor.

Junior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers 16 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and 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, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Edinburgh Thistle Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Dean Village
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 22 square feet (2 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Georgian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10 AM on weekends; GBP 15 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

  • In-room 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

  • 22 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

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
  • Desk chair
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 534 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only stayed there for one night, but had a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Toyosi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old and the amenities are not well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ahmet Algan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
filthy! extremely run down property. it seems they only change sheets and clean nothing else since 5 years!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with very friendly staff. If I’m ever back in the area, I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean a little dated but this what you expect in a older building you go for the agriculture of the building the cornices the staircases. The staff were amazing all were so helpful and friendly lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay in a beautiful area of Edinburgh close to a tram line and within walking distance of many sights and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a gem in Edinburgh. we had a beautiful suite overlooking the street. The staff was warm and friendly... lots of good tips on visiting in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the proximity to downtown Edinburgh and the castle. Walking everywhere was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gordon

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

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Very happy with this hotel.

Manager could not have been more helpful. Quiet and comfortable rooms, at a great location! Excellent find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a nice place but but his best times are over
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

patricia

Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Great staff. Especially Andrew
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one short night and will do so again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Auhoo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is full of mold and it looks like the room has been never ventilated also the brakefast was horrible and make us have stomach aches
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Satvir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking in the area was rough but arranging parking through the hotel made it easy. Hotel was a little outdated and rooms were sparse, but the staff was incredibly informative and friendly. Good area. Easy walk to the royal mile and very close to dean village.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025