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The Thistle House
Located 10 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Castle, the 3-star Thistle House Edinburgh hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking. This Edinburgh guest house is in Newington, which is a neighbourhood of southern Edinburgh, Scotland, about a 25-minute stroll from such natural sights as The Meadows.
The centre of Edinburgh can be reached in 25 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as Museum of Childhood are 2.5 km away. The Thistle House Edinburgh provides history lovers with proximity to Craigmillar Castle (2.4 km) and Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.5 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Duddingston Loch, which is 2.7 km away. Edinburgh Old Town is 10 minutes' drive from The Thistle House hotel. Well-connected to many sights, this Edinburgh property is within close distance of East Mayfield bus stop.
The accommodation features 10 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making facilities. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Offering such amenities as a hairdryer and towels, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower.
At Beetroot Sauvage, situated a 12-minute walk from this Edinburgh hotel, you can taste healthy cuisine.
Amenities
Main Features
- Free Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Electric kettle
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Carpeted floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
- There are no cots provided in a room.
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Local Attractions
Attractions
- Bona Deli (1.1 km)
- Edinburgh People's Theatre (500 m)
- Royal Commonwealth Pool (600 m)
- The Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation (750 m)
- Craigmillar Park Church (550 m)
- The Salisbury Centre (650 m)
- Edinburgh Craigmillar Castle (1.9 km)
- Earthy Foods & Goods (700 m)
- Arthur's Seat hike (1.1 km)
Airports
- Edinburgh (24 km)
Train stations
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station (2.5 km)
Reviews
Peter
2024-01-09
The venue was incredibly beautiful, I thoroughly enjoyed the stay and the location was ideal not far from Centre of Edinburgh and different attractions. My room was reasonably spacious and the bed was extremely comfy. The personnel was very welcoming and pleasant, and the host too. The breakfast had a wide array of coffee, tea, toast, cereals, and eggs. I had a very relaxing time.
Keith
2023-12-05
The room they gave us was brilliant and quiet with tea/coffee making facilities, comfortable beds, as example.
Anthony
2023-11-13
Everything was great and met required needs. The hotel was clean with welcoming stuff members. The location was great, for example, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre was at a medium distance from the property.
David
2023-09-10
The total stay was excellent which was disruptive at night. The location was great, relatively near St Anthony's Chapel. Plus, it was just off Royal Mile, city center and the bus stop.
Edward
2023-09-02
Sincerely, it was a perfectly pleasant stay which was disruptive at night.
Roy
2023-08-19
Really enjoyed my fairly nice stay which was disruptive at night. Everyone was pleasant and the room was reasonably spacious and huge. They offered me coffee, tea, toast, cereal and eggs in the morning. Its location was great and perfect still close to city center served by multiple bus lines. Easily reached Kwok Restaurant, located at a walking distance from the hotel, had lunch/dinner there.
Edward
2023-08-11
Everything is good here, had a fairly nice stay which was disruptive at night. It has ideal, decent setting, very close to frequent buses and a good local transport system, Calton Hill, and the town centre. There's cool Beetroot Sauvage just a short stroll away from the hotel, make desserts etc. Spacious and huge rooms complete with shared bath, heating, for instance. The staff are very welcoming, and the host too. You can have coffee, tea, toast, cereal, and eggs for breakfast.
Paul
2023-08-08
Everything was perfect, had a pleasant stay which was disruptive at night. The standard queen room was neat and brand-new. The staff were excellent and location was ideal and nice. The food in the restaurant was good and the restaurant was nice.
Russell
2023-07-21
The location was marvellous, 15 min walk from bus station. Had good sleep at the classic triple room with a private bathroom, comfy beds for all, for example.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was pretty slow.
Beatrice
2023-07-19
The staff - very welcoming and extremely polite.
Sydney
2023-07-05
Huge room with private bathroom, extremely polite staff — everything was good.
Tom
2023-06-11
Comfortable bed in classic quadruple room with a multi-channel TV, a sitting area, and a study table.
Stephen
2023-06-11
The hotel was in the very central setting still close to city center served by multiple bus lines. The staff was welcoming and accommodating.
Tony
2023-06-06
Marvellous, perfect location right by residential area, 45 to Calton Hill and different attractions in the city. Situated only 1 km from St Anthony's Chapel.
David
2023-05-30
Quiet rooms with private toilet, unbeatable location.
Muriel
2023-05-10
The location it offers is peaceful and decent, next to the town centre, and multiple bus lines. The staff are especially helpful and attentive, we really enjoyed them.
Craig
2023-05-08
Neat and warm rooms, clean bathroom. A good choice of facilities such as: an electric kettle, central heating and an iron. Decent, peaceful location in the very quite area. Amiable staff at all times.
Beds were too hard.
Angela
2023-04-27
The units are huge, absolutely fantastic with comfy beds for all. There is a good choice of supplies like : an electric kettle, an iron and a work desk.
Graham
2023-04-24
The location was good very close to the city centre. The standard queen room was huge and the bed was very comfy. The staff were amiable and super-friendly, overall. Have stayed here many times and would definitely return.
Richard
2023-04-23
The food for breakfast was fine, coffee, tea, toast, cereals and eggs. Everything was GOOD and the staff were very welcoming.
John
2023-04-11
Unbeatable and lovely location in Edinburgh, near to many attractions, pubs/restaurants and shops.
Bill
2023-04-08
Very central location, relatively near Royal Commonwealth Pool. Big size unit with comfy beds for all and internet.
Mike
2023-03-24
The standard queen room we stayed in were great-sized and huge with private bathroom. The location was perfect and unbeatable, near to city centre, shops nearby of fringe, and 45 to Calton Hill.
Stuart
2023-03-18
Clean place accompanied by polite and pleasant staff. The breakfast with scrambled or fried eggs.
James
2023-02-12
Fairly quiet room with private bathroom and comfortable beds plus a TV as expected. Great facilities. Great location, a few steps away from Prestonfield Golf Club.
Jamie
2023-02-07
Loved the standard queen room I was given, it had an electric kettle, central heating and an iron. Very central location of this traditional hotel was a bonus. Everyone was attentive and efficient.
Geoff
2023-01-26
All is great, I had a nice weekend. You can have eggs and toast with your breakfast if you want to. The hotel is in an incredible location by multiple bus lines. Plus, it's in Newington district, close to residential area and pubs.
Chris
2023-01-19
Loved tidy classic triple room with comfy beds for all, wouldn't mind staying there all day.
Daniel
2023-01-05
Lots of food at breakfast, such as cereals, eggs and toast. Neat room and good facilities. Incredible and decent location for visiting restaurants and pubs...
Susan
2022-12-16
Nice place to stay, didn't feel like leaving. The room was big and with exceptionally comfortable beds. The location was decent: shops and supermarkets were within walking distance.
Laurence
2022-12-03
Very comfy beds in our standard queen room. An electric kettle, central heating and an iron — very useful.
David
2022-11-25
Comfortable bed in the classic quadruple room, plus a multi-channel TV, a sitting area and a study table. Pleasant and efficient staff and quick to respond.
Louis
2022-11-16
Had good stay which was disruptive at night. I loved standard double room with heating. Its location was very central, near Priestfield Parish Church.
Jim
2022-11-08
The staff are hard-working as well as the owner.
Michael
2022-11-02
We had cereals, eggs and toast for breakfast. The staff were amicable and hard-working, provided good services.
Anthony
2022-10-26
Quite comfortable experience there. Clean pleasant hotel, exceptional staff and peaceful location in a nice neighborhood. Tidy and brilliant room overall, with 3 beds. Lots of meals for breakfast, including cereal, toast and eggs. Good service and great value.
Dominic
2022-10-09
Choose classic triple room with comfortable beds and internet. Marvellous location - minutes from Prestonfield Golf Club.
A bit small bathroom.
John
2022-09-01
Loved the way our classic triple room was arranged. We had an electric kettle, an iron and a work desk.
George
2022-08-20
Eggs and toast for breakfast were much appreciated. The staff was pleasant - I would come here again.
Graeme
2020-11-26
Peaceful location was a plus. We really loved our coffee with goodies at Beetroot Sauvage.
Sophia
2020-10-01
We truly enjoyed our stay. Staff is great and rooms are very clean.
The breakfast we ordered was cold.
Tony
2020-02-12
liked the place, pleasant stay. favourable location, 25 minutes' drive from edinburgh airport. can’t find anything wrong, we would definitely go again when in edinburgh.
Frequently asked questions
- ❓Where is the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel placed?The 3-star The Thistle House Hotel is situated in the Newington district, 25 minutes' walk of Arthur's Seat hike.
- 🕌Which popular sights can we visit during the stay at the Thistle House?You can always visit one of the highly rated landmarks, Arthur's Seat hike, placed 2 km away from the Thistle House. Other sights that are worth your while are the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" (2.7 km) as well as Edinburgh Old Town (2.3 km).
- ✈How far is the airport from The Thistle House Hotel Edinburgh?Edinburgh airport and The Thistle House Hotel Edinburgh are separated by 25 km distance.
- 🚗Is parking available in the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel?Yes, at the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel you can leave your car in a parking.
- 🚎What transport stops are close to the guest house?The closest bus station to the guest house is East Mayfield (200 metres).
- ❓Which dining options are available to the guests of the hotel?Unfortunately, the hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in restaurant Salisbury Green Bistro located 650 m away.
- ❓What is the time of check-in and check-out at the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel Edinburgh?Guests can check in at the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel Edinburgh from 10:00, and check out until 11:00.
- 🚪What are the room types in the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel?At the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel you can choose your room from the following options:
- Standard Double Room
- Standard Twin Room
- Superior Room
- Deluxe Single Room
- Classic Triple Room
- Classic Quadruple Room
- ❓What amenities are available in the rooms of the Edinburgh guest house?Featuring a patio and a dining area, the rooms of the Edinburgh guest house also come with self-catering options like coffee and tea making facilities.
- ❓Is Wi-Fi available for free in the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel?Yes, the 3-star The Thistle House Hotel grants access to Wi-Fi available in the rooms for free.