Thistle Hotel

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6.8Average

(1,167 Ratings)

"The location was ideal. Old fashioned hotel and we liked that. We did not eat as we went out all day every day"

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6.8 / 10.0

Average(1,167 Ratings)

Hotel in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

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About this hotel

This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 2297 feet from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large rooms with attached bathroom and a traditional Scottish-style bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Amenities at Thistle Hotel

Business facilities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Bar

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Safe

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.1 mi

Stirling Castle

30.5 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.7 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.8 mi

Available Rooms

$$$$

6.8Average

(1,167 Ratings)

"The location was ideal. Old fashioned hotel and we liked that. We did not eat as we went out all day every day"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

6.8 / 10.0

Average(1,167 Ratings)

Hotel in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.1 mi

Stirling Castle

30.5 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.7 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.8 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Business facilities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Bar

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Safe

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

6.8 / 10.0

Average(1,167 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect

Everything , It was a charming establishment with friendly staff, very clean, and of good quality.

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Would book again

3 floors with no lift but reception put us in a lower room ..if u were not the fittest phone ahead . The character of the building is lovely

7.0 / 10.0

I would definitely come back as the staff were very friendly and it’s a great location and good value for money

Nice location

Shower wasn’t hot

7.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed our stay was a nice quiet area but easy to get everywhere

Lovely building very spacious rooms , nice staff

Dated rooms, needed some TLC

5.0 / 10.0

Adequate for two nights

The guys running the place were pleasant and friendly. The hotel is in a nice location, around 25 min walk into the centre of the city. The central staircase in the hotel was impressive. The beds in our triple room were comfy.

The breakfast was a bit disappointing, some hot choices would have been nice. The hotel is obviously a very old building which is in need of some refreshing and redecoration. The grouting around the tiles in the shower of our bathroom was rather grubby but otherwise the bathroom was fine.

4.0 / 10.0

The beer we got in the bar was good.

The bed was broken (springs were gone) so my husband slept like a cheese doodle The shower was uncontrollable and swapped from hot to cold in a blink of an eye, did wake you up though.. And.. breakfast... International NOT! It contained bread, some pot yoghurt, pain a chocolate and some tired fruit. For the toast you could choose ham or cheese. On the Sunday.. they ran out of bread.. at 8am .I do feel sorry for the receptionist this morning.. Other then that.. a cute little hotel 20 min walk from the center.

5.0 / 10.0

Location was good but cleanliness not great

It was okay continental ham cheese ,bread for toast cereal etc

Fresh fruit in the bowl oranges were beginning to try out just wandered on the freshness

7.0 / 10.0

Great location and accommodating staff

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Good location just a short walk to the main areas and the transport links.

The room was dated and shabby, poor water pressure in the shower, the window wouldn’t close and it was very cold outside. Very poor choice of light bites and ran out of the local lager. It has potential to be a great hotel.

1.0 / 10.0

Please improve in service and better room

Staff are good

Room are dirty and smelly dam we booked one room and we got different

10.0 / 10.0

Exactly as we hoped

The location was ideal. Old fashioned hotel and we liked that. We did not eat as we went out all day every day

Nothing. We are recommending it to friends

1.0 / 10.0

KEEP AWAY DIRTY HOTEL

Nothing at all. Outdated dirty and 0 for hygiene

Manager was rude and not taking into account my concerns on dirty disgusting room and bathroom with broken toilet and shower

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely stay in Edimburgh

The location and the place is amazing

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Very friendly staff and a beautiful old building near to the city centre

Loved our stay in this beautiful hotel. Such friendly and helpful staff, particularly the Liverpudlian young man on the desk. We were at the top of the building so it might not suit someone with mobility issues but the room had a lovely view of the castle. Super location, much nearer to the castle, theatres etc than I expected. Clean and very comfortable. Will definitely book again.

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Old style accommodation, close to centre - comfortable enough if you’re not too fussy about finer details.

Nice staff. Close to centre. Great bed.

Had to ask to have heating turned on. Run down little things such as broken cheap kettle, broken curtain falling off the rails just gave the room an unloved feeling.

10.0 / 10.0

Big rooms in a big city

Very big and spacious room with a lot of lighting. Aesthetics of the building and room fit very well with the city.

It felt like the room was half put together. The cabinet drawers wouldn't open without falling out of the slides and the bathroom drawers weren't finished with the dividers and parts just tossed inside for storage.

9.0 / 10.0

Had a wonderful short trip.

The hotel was within walking distance of all the places we wanted to see but was far enough away from the main busy areas to be quiet at night. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

The stairs 😁

8.0 / 10.0

The room smelled a little fusty, but I like the fact it’s an older building, with some character. It’s a fifteen minute

Old building charm, friendly staff, 15 minute walk to city centre, quiet location.

The smell of the room

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable and lovely staff. Really good location slightly out of the bustle but very convenient to public transit and

The staff were so lovely chatty and helpful. The space was nice and clean and comfortable.

6.0 / 10.0

Good location at a decent price

Location

Needed repairs

8.0 / 10.0

Good location and good services

We stayed for two nights to have a full day in Edinburgh. We requested their on site parking that was nearby between buildings. The listing is accurate. The parking spot is tight for a small car. We were given the third floor. It is a hike to the top. The location is great for walking to visit Dean Village, the Castle, and the rest of Edinburgh. The lounge bar was good for an evening drink. The breakfasts were good.

3.0 / 10.0

We were only needing a bed and out all day. It is such a unique wee hotel, but it needs a major makeover while not loosi

I liked its character. It could be a real gem but it needs money spent on it. The staircase is lovely. Lovely friendly, helpful staff. Beds comfy. Great situation, a 10 m walk to Haymarket for onward travel.

No use for older people as there is no lift to the top floors. Continental breakfast very basic. Decor old and cleanliness poor. Over priced.

5.0 / 10.0

I would not recommend this hotel to any seniors due to location, it is in need of further renovation

The staff were accommodating in obtaining a cab when required.

Our room was on the top floor, 3 floors up no elevator, the front desk attendant had a recent injury and could not bring but one light bag to the room, we are seniors and one of us had mobility issues. Not friendly to seniors. There was a musty odour upon entry to the hotel lobby. The location was a far walk from down town and the old town of Edinburgh making for a long walk or cab ride.

6.0 / 10.0

Average

Friendly staffs

Expensive compared to price

6.0 / 10.0

Was ok but probably wouldn’t stay again

It was fairly central for us going to six by Nico

Bit of a stale smell from the room then the smell of gas that evening , duty manager out the front smoking talking about it

9.0 / 10.0

The staff of the Thistle are top notch with a great location and wonderful, quaint, and lovely rooms. We loved our stay

Great location with a wonderfully helpful and friendly staff

It was a little warm without air conditioning and the top floor was lovely but a bit of a hike with heavy suitcases

6.0 / 10.0

Needs improvement.

Good location, easily accessible

Very dated. Mould in shower. Breakfast was questionable. The fruit was clearly served in the same bowls as the previous day.

3.0 / 10.0

Well positioned but really poor standard of cleanliness.

My room was in the basement. The bed was clean and comfortable. The room itself was grubby, the carpet sticky, the woodwork rotten in places and needed a good clean and painting. The bathroom was gross. While the toilet was clean, the floor was not. I have never seen so much mould in a shower. Breakfast, at £9.50, was basic. The whole place is run down, even the seats outside are too rotten to sit on. The pictures on the website are misleading. While it is at the cheaper end of Edinburgh hotels and we weren’t expecting luxury, we did not expect quite this level of neglect and mould.

Needed a thorough clean. Shower so grim I didn’t want to use it.

7.0 / 10.0

Quirky but old

It was comfortable and quirky and the staff great.

There were no lifts and we were on the top floor which was 77 stairs to climb. The shower was falling apart and not much water pressure. The windows were held up with blocks of wood.

5.0 / 10.0

OK - just.

The room was big. The staff were friendly.

Breakfast was pathetic - very limited choices, only cold food available, no bread, no toaster 😢. Bedroom curtains need repairs and carpet stains need cleaned.

5.0 / 10.0

An historic building with loads of character but could do with a lick of paint. Don’t forget to clean the drops of paint

Location and staff

A little bit tatty. Could do with a paint. If this was upgraded it would be a perfect place to stay. Staff were great though so it’s a pity that the accommodation doesn’t reflect that.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location fir concert

Location,flexibility when our flight was cancelled, relaxed atmosfeer

Should be renovatated in near future

1.0 / 10.0

This is the worst hotel, I have ever stayed in the UK. Was the worse experience ever.

The staff were friendly.

Everything about the Hotel was very poor expect the staff hospitality which was good, The beds were very uncomfortable and stained. The toilet has practically detached from the wall were it was mounted and moveable. Filthy carpet never been cleaned. Not sure where the pictures on the booking.com website came from showing the beautiful rooms? It was all a scam!! If I can get some refund for pain & suffering it will be high appreciated. No sure, why Booking.com still has the Hotel on there website after the reviews?

6.0 / 10.0

Great Location, good value but the place could do with some upgrading.

Nice spacious room - good location.

Not the easiest place to get to with all the diversions. Facilities were rather limited. Initially had to ask to change rooms.

3.0 / 10.0

£130 room with mouldy bathroom not acceptable

The bathroom was a very poor standard and had I been staying longer than overnight I would have left. I have photos of black mould in shower cubicle and dirty water buildup in the shower door recess. Loose taps and fittings & small flys Window held open with two pieces of wood. Washed out stain on outer bed cover.

10.0 / 10.0

Great

Nice area - staff was very friendly and helpful

10.0 / 10.0

Great older style hotel

Staff were amazing friends & helpful,very quiet part of town but the city was very accessible

No lift do you had yo carry your luggage up stairs.

5.0 / 10.0

Adequate, but pricey for the condition of the hotel

Location, large room...very frayed. Staff was very friendly

Old worn hotel, given the last minute price I received this was fine- for desired following days the price jumped significantly and did not make it of any value compared to other hotels. The breakfast was expensive and very underwhelming. No elevator

3.0 / 10.0

Overpriced cause fringe festival and tattoo was on. Won't be going back to this hotel ever again.

Good location, comfy bed

Paid over £500 for two nights and didnt even include breakfast. Widow propped open with bits of wood. Bathroom dirty, towel rail not working and rusty, shower doors mouldy, no hot water, coffee and tea not replenished and cups dirty. Room 27

8.0 / 10.0

Good for an overnight stay but less good for a longer visit

Great location and nice atmosphere

Bathroom was very tired. Room was stuffy with no aircon

5.0 / 10.0

Loved the area. 5mins walk to Princes St and the building quite grand.

Andrew, on reception, was exceptional. The room and bed size good.

1. Breakfast well below expectations, to the point it would have been better not to put it on and reduce room charge. Not even a Continental , due to absence of any meat and only limp slices of processed cheese. 2. Quality of room furniture and curtains very tired and needed upgrade, especially at the price.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Thistle Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Thistle Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Thistle Hotel?

We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and heating.

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Thistle Hotel

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About this hotel

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Is Thistle Hotel pet friendly?

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