Thistle Hotel - Edinburgh

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Thistle Hotel - Edinburgh
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Overview

The independent Thistle Hotel Edinburgh is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church and features a conference space and a business centre for those travelling on business. The 3-star hotel provides high-speed Internet access in public areas as well as a banquet hall for collective gatherings.

Location

The hotel has a prestigious location merely 1.9 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", while shopping venues like St Andrew Square are merely 1.8 km away. The Thistle Edinburgh provides easy access to the Grassmarket, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk away. The property also allows guests to explore Dean, located a mere 650 metres away. This Edinburgh hotel stands within 10 minutes' drive of the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

Edinburgh airport is 5 km from the accommodation and Edinburgh Waverley train station is 2.3 km away.

Rooms

There are 21 rooms comprising storage. They come with wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as an ironing set and an air conditioner. Along with tea and coffee making equipment, the rooms are furnished with a writing desk. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hairdryer and bath sheets. Enjoy views of the garden, while staying at the Thistle.

Eat & Drink

There is a lounge bar onsite. Serving British meals, West End Hotel Restaurant lies a few steps from the hotel.

Leisure & Business

The availability of a golf playground guarantees guests an active stay at this hotel.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at GBP 20 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 9.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:21
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Rooms and availability

Junior Suite
  • Room size:

    39 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Room size:

    18 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Single Room
  • Room size:

    8 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

GBP 20 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Thistle Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 116 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.9 km
🗺️ Location rating 9.0
✈️ Distance to airport 11.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 7EG
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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 7EG
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Church
Saint Mary's Cathedral
290 m
Church
Charlotte Chapel
440 m
Restaurant
The Sherlock Holmes Tearoom
200 m
Restaurant
Cafe Braw
450 m
Restaurant
Laura's Kitchen
350 m
Restaurant
La Campagnola
410 m
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The Painted Rooster
510 m
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Pret a Manger
600 m
Restaurant
Le Petit Repas
540 m
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@Pizza
670 m
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O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bars
570 m
Restaurant
Milk
590 m

Reviews of Thistle Hotel

6.8 /10
Nice
1117 reviews
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  • L
    Liam
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 18 Jan
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service6.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    comfortable room
    decent breakfast

    Just a reliable pick for strolling around in Edinburgh with extraordinarily good value for money. The comfortable large room had great heating that was easily adjustable. Consider turning off the heater when you arrive to avoid overheating.

    Double Room
  • J
    James
    United States
    Wrote a review on 10 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    The location is quiet and comfortable and they have parking on site.

  • L
    Lauren
    United States
    Wrote a review on 07 Jan
    Great
    8.0

    I appreciated its great value for money rooms.

    Rooms on a higher level had a quiet atmosphere. A high ceiling, coffee-making facilities and a dining area were provided. Prime location right by the castle and the royal mile, the main tourist's attractions and pubs and convenient for buses into town and out to the Airport, Zoo etc, located on a very quiet road close to St Mary's Cathedral, I felt safe. Had some takeout meals at La Campagnola, set just walking distance from the hotel, I couldn't resist.

  • Wrote a review on 30 Dec
    Perfect
    9.4

    it was small clean and very well run owner/manager very helpfull

  • Wrote a review on 29 Dec
    Great
    8.4

    Hotel staff were very nice. I got to the hotel after their business hours, but the lady at the reception desk stayed late waiting for me.

    The heater kept making noises and it kept waking me up while I was asleep. The shower water didn't drain very well at all. The glass shelf in bathroom was falling apart and it was dangerous to place anything on it.

  • Wrote a review on 16 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    like a home away from home,staff so friendly,very convient

  • H
    Henry
    United Kingdom
    left 14 reviews
    Wrote a review on 16 Dec
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    spacious cozy room
    charm old building

    The room I stayed in was spacious and cozy. The unique charm of the old building caught my eye. I loved unwinding in the cozy bar area after a day full of sightseeing! The old sash windows provided a good view of the surroundings.

    Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 13 Dec
    Great
    8.6

    the staff was so nice and helpful, bed was so confortable and nice, love it

  • Wrote a review on 01 Dec
    Perfect
    9.4

    Lovely old building, nice interior, friendly staff, clean room - we would definitely come back!

  • R
    Reese
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 18 Nov
    Very good
    7.0

    Charming old building with original features. Good views of the neighboring gardens and a glimmer of the castle from some rooms enhance the overall stay.

    The breakfast schedule felt a bit cramped, with limited time slots, which disrupted the leisurely vibe of a holiday. Cleanliness was inconsistent-our room had some dust in corners, and the coffee/tea setup wasn't replenished regularly, which took away from the comfort of our stay.

  • K
    Karen
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 17 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    We have stayed here for 2 nights and had a very enjoyable experience. Actually, the room was neat and bright, it also had a shower, a hair dryer and bath sheets.

  • Wrote a review on 14 Nov
    Great
    8.6

    The desk staff at the Thistle Hotel were gracious and accommodating and we felt they were sincerely trying to help us make the most of our stay. Rooms were clean and tasteful. Overall, would recommend.

    Only drawback, no food served in the pub or an attached restaurant for dinners but lots of places not that far away.

  • P
    Parker
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 08 Nov
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service6.0
    Dining6.0
    5.0
    charming room
    disappointing cleanliness

    The room was charming, but the cleanliness was disappointing.

    Triple Room
  • D
    Dorothy
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 05 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    Overall clean, quirky hotel with secure location and delicious variety of breakfast food. Neat and airy room with brilliant bathroom. Castle view, hard-working and service-minded staff. Quiet atmosphere and excellent service.

  • Wrote a review on 03 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    Friendly staff. The hotel was amazingly quiet and very quaint.

    We did not realize the hotel did not have an elevator and we were at the end of a month long vacation with lots of luggage which we had to lug up to our room. Fortunately we were only one long flight of stairs up.I Am not sure how we would have managed if we had been on one of the upper floors.

FAQ about Thistle Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Thistle Hotel?
During their stay at the Thistle Hotel guests can visit Calton Hill and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh located nearly a 25-minute walk from the property and 2.7 km away respectively.
What popular attractions are closest to Thistle Hotel hotel?
Guests of Thistle Hotel hotel can visit Saint Mary's Cathedral (extremely close to the accommodation), or Water of Leith Walkway placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does the hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, at the hotel a private parking garage is offered on site for GBP 20 per day.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the Thistle Hotel hotel?
Unfortunately, the Thistle Hotel hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property. Visit restaurant Jaipur of India for the taste of Asian cuisine (600 meters from the accommodation) or Number Seven Restaurant, which is famous for its British dishes (150 meters away).
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in Thistle Hotel?
Guests of Thistle Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:00 and check out from 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
How much does a room at the 3-star Thistle Hotel cost?
The prices at the 3-star Thistle Hotel start from $246.
What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?
At the hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the 3-star Thistle Hotel comprise?
The 3-star Thistle Hotel provides such room types as Junior Suite, Triple Room, and Twin Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Thistle Hotel hotel?
Specific suites at the Thistle Hotel hotel boast views of the city and feature free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safe for security reasons.
Does the hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the hotel can speak Spanish, English, and Italian.
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