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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Georgian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Parking available
Laundry
Housekeeping

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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG

Place, Dean Village
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Princes Street
‪9 min walk‬
Place, George Street
‪10 min walk‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

Good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Hairdryer

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

Good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

24 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

Excellent

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

Executive Double Room

Exceptional

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

Double Room

Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4

Single Room

Sleeps 1

Triple Room

Sleeps 3

Junior Suite

Sleeps 2

Twin Room

Sleeps 2

About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and George Street. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 22 square feet (2 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class West End hotel include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.

What's nearby

Dean Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
George Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Princes Street Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 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 - ‬7 min walk
‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
‪The Palmerston - ‬5 min walk
‪Teuchters - ‬5 min walk
‪La Plaza Bistro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Georgian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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.

1 building

16 guestrooms or units

5 levels

22 sq ft of conference space

2 sq. m of conference space

Built in 1750

Deli

Business facilities

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Library

Terrace

Garden

Newspapers for purchase

Television in lobby

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers 16 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature 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 and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Parking available
Bar

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

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

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

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

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

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

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 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)

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Yep, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel has a self car park for GBP 20.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

The closest beach to Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is Portobello Beach (6.7 km).

What makes Edinburgh Thistle Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel.

Is Edinburgh Thistle Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Edinburgh Thistle Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

No, Edinburgh Thistle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Jody Ann

Travelled with group

14 Sept 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family

7 Sept 2025

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

Parking was a challenge the first night. Had to park on the street. Edinburgh parking is expensive!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner

2 Sept 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Bed was comfortable but everything could definitely use some fresh paint & TLC. Wouldn’t stay there again especially for the $$$ Staff were ok but definitely not what I would call friendly. There was no TP in the bathroom when we got there so we had to go up & ask for it. He brought it but with no apology.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Below average

There wasn’t any cold water in the shower so water was scalding hot also when we turned the water on in the sink the water leaked under the toilet! we reported these issues and told they would be addressed but they were not!!!!!!! Bed was comfortable but room was in really bad shape! Front desk check person was super friendly but doesn’t make up for not being able to shower! I’m a budget traveler and I don’t mind an older hotel but this one is in serious need of repairs and a good cleaning! The location was pretty far from any stores or food when I asked the night person where we could get a bite to eat In the area he said he didn’t know!! It was pretty rough good thing we only booked for 2 nights and found another hotel for the rest of our trip

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew Paul, Horley

26 Aug 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I stayed for 2 nights. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I did not make use of bar or restaurant due to having other plans. The room was quite small but adequate. It was however rather tired and could have been a little cleaner.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller

26 Aug 2025

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

Got in late and left early. Didn't interact directly with staff, but self check-in was easy, and the room was as described. Good value for that part of town.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Travelled with group

7 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Filthy bathroom, tired hotel!

Wall paper behind bed acting as a dust trap

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

3 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

25 Jul 2025

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

Quaint. Great staff. Especially Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with partner

25 Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with group

12 Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Satvir

10 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Over all very nice

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Travelled with family

26 Jun 2025

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

Anne

23 Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

16 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with partner

9 Jun 2025

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

Filthy wallpaper in the hallway to room2

Horrible brown stain at the front of the basin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen Elaine

9 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family

6 Jun 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Min

5 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

5 Jun 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Zoe

2 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Travelled with family

30 May 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Parking was a nightmare, hardly any available and reservation lot was blocks away and hard to locate. No heat in the boilers, electric heater kept falling off the wall. Room was not cleaned, never given fresh coffee cups and had to ask for additional coffee. No shampoo available. Bathroom had big windows, glass was fuzzed but no covers. Windows all nailed shut so felt unsafe in case of fire. Just overall run down with poor service.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline Ann

Travelled with partner

30 May 2025

The hotel was very tired and dirty. There was damp in the bedroom, black mould in the bathroom and tiles coming off the wall. The blind didn’t shut properly and the toilet and sink were loose. I had more photos, but could only submit 8!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family

8 May 2025

Great property. Beautiful hotel. Great service.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras