Thistle Hotel - Edinburgh
55.950235, -3.21734Overview
The 3-star Thistle Hotel Edinburgh enjoys a prestigious location about 300 metres from Saint Mary's Cathedral and offers 21 rooms with views of the castle. The family-owned hotel is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, relatively close to such cultural attractions as The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Location
The independent property is nestled in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, at a distance of 2.1 km from Edinburgh Old Town and 10 minutes' drive away the combined National Museum of Scotland. Guests can explore Water of Leith Walkway, located just a 5-minute walk away, while an underground station is also near the Thistle Edinburgh. You can easily find the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" just 1.7 km from the accommodation.
For those travelling from afar, Edinburgh airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at the Thistle are fitted with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some of them feature a stone fireplace. Guests can also use a bathtub and a sink, along with such amenities as hair dryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The lounge bar provides you with a place to unwind. It features a traditional design. Situated just off this Edinburgh hotel, the restaurant The Sherlock Holmes Tearoom offers a Delhi menu.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons1 King-size bed
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Heating
Essential information about Thistle Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 194 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.9 km |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 9.0 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Edinburgh, EDI |
Location
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- City landmarks
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- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of Thistle Hotel
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missingWrote a review on 18 Jancomfortable roomdecent 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.
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missingWrote a review on 10 Jan
The location is quiet and comfortable and they have parking on site.
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missingWrote a review on 07 Jan
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.
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missingWrote a review on 30 Dec
it was small clean and very well run owner/manager very helpfull
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missingWrote a review on 29 Dec
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.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Dec
like a home away from home,staff so friendly,very convient
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missingWrote a review on 16 Decspacious cozy roomcharm 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.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Dec
the staff was so nice and helpful, bed was so confortable and nice, love it
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missingWrote a review on 01 Dec
Lovely old building, nice interior, friendly staff, clean room - we would definitely come back!
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missingWrote a review on 18 Nov
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.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Nov
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.
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missingWrote a review on 14 Nov
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.
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missingWrote a review on 08 Novcharming roomdisappointing cleanliness
The room was charming, but the cleanliness was disappointing.
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missingWrote a review on 05 Nov
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.
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missingWrote a review on 03 Nov
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.
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