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The Thistle House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk, near Royal Mile
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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Staircase
Front of property
Garden

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room (Grand 4 persons)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (3 persons)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Kilmaurs Terrace, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5BZ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Arthur's Seat - 12 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Thistle House

Bed & breakfast near University of Edinburgh
The Thistle House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Thistle House have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Thistle House B&B Edinburgh
Thistle House B&B
Thistle House Edinburgh
Thistle House
The Thistle House Edinburgh
The Thistle House Bed & breakfast
The Thistle House Bed & breakfast Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thistle House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Thistle House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Thistle House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Thistle House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Thistle House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Thistle House located?

Located in Prestonfield, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of John McIntyre Conference Centre and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Thistle House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable night
£4-6 to get into the centre of town. Very helpful staff and nice and cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Chokri

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Andy, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Accommodation clean and acceptable although room was small and on 3rd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Poor & overpriced
I wouldn’t call this a hotel, rather a shabby ,run down , grubby, dingy guest house. The curtains were tatty & almost hanging off the track in room 11. Pillows cheap nasty clumps of foam. En suite .... if u could call it that was so small you could hardly turn around in it. My cake mixing bowl is bigger than the sink in there! Absurdly expensive @£80 for single occupancy. No where to eat nearby apart from 1 restaurant offering a £50 taster menu. Shame as it is a beautiful building but needs a comprehensive up grade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Quiet. Great location.
Great. Location good. Helpful host. Breakfast available. All amenities as stated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Charlie, London

Liked: Cleanliness
Well placed, but single room not great
The hotel was in a nice road in quite a smart bit of Edinburgh, with a bus stop just round the corner – so perfect for returning home late at night on my own. The room was clean – small, but I knew it would be. Teas and coffees provided. When I booked it I hadn't realised it said private bathroom rather than ensuite, but I didn't mind this, assuming that meant it was my own bathroom, but outside the room rather than within it. Turns out that 'private bathroom' actually means 'with lock' as it was very much a shared bathroom, on the floor below, although there is a tiny loo on the top floor. The worst thing about the room, however, is the fact that there's no window, just a skylight covered with a sort of lace curtain thing. So there is no view, and no way of seeing what the weather's doing, and it felt very claustrophobic in there. While I would consider booking this hotel again, I wouldn't book that room again, and I would suggest that Expedia should review the mention of 'private bathroom' and change it to 'shared bathroom'.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a dump, the rooms smelt awful in fact as soon as you walk into the building the smell hits you. Room was spacious but windows would not open properly as gunked up with paint and grime Staff were unhelpful I told them I had to see a client first thing in the morning, I was too early for breakfast which is only open for 1 hour and when i went into the breakfast area there was sheets drapped over the tables and chairs vey hygienic, she gave me a Banana and a yogurt I would not of ate anything else from the kitchen as it looked appalling dirty. This is with out doubt the worst hotel I have ever stopped in Parking is on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay in Edinburgh
A pleasant stay in a quiet area. Had a small room at the top overlooking gardens. Although I did have a car ( street parking) it was handy to get a bus to the Royal Mile or Princes Street. Not really anywhere local to eat or shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

shenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tenant nice and willing to help you. Room clean and simple. Breakfast a bit too small. 30min walk to city center. Major black point: no free parking as described when I booked, got a 30£ fine... => 110£ for one night ; a bit too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B, close to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stench
It was smelling of curry and permeated through the room therefore we did not stay for breakfast.

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

emma, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place where to spend few nights
Changed towels and cleaned room every day. The lady (I guess the owner) welcomed us in a very nice way..bus stop for the city centre just 1 minute from the building..totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great deal for the money
I stayed in a separate room with shared facilities. The room was clean, warm enough, but additional heaters were provided if needed. Shared facilities were clean and I never had to queu to get there. The hotel people were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Giovanni, manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
Budget hotel ideal for a short stay. Overall everything was ok. The room and the toilet were small but nice and comfy, the area is really quite and close to the Arthur 's seat. It's 30 minutes walking far from the city centre, but there are buses just out in the street (anyway the walk is pleasant). The staff is kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Lolly, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
It was exactly as the pictured showed. Good transport connections in the city centre (but make sure you have small change to pay for the buses). I felt very at home, Herman was a great host with loads of local knowledge and even offering to take me on a wee tour in the car on a miserable day. I had a lovely stay and I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a nice stay over NYE at tgis B&B. The room was very spacious and clean. The manager was very friendly and gave us many good suggestions on where to go and what to see in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Paige, Plymouth

Suitable for short stay
The room was good for a short stay and had just what we needed ie. kettle and ensuite bathroom. Would recommend requesting additional bedding as the room was cold during the night despite the heater being on.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017