Thistle Hotel Edinburgh

Thistle Hotel

Hotel Thistle Hotel 3 class

Edinburgh, 59 Manor Place

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This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar.

This Thistle Hotel is in Edinburgh's West End, only 800 metres from the shops of Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) are less than a mile away.

With a digital TV, free tea/coffee and ironing facilities, each individually styled room also has an in room safe. Private bathrooms all have towel warmers and toiletries, and some rooms boast views of Edinburgh Castle.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel is the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both galleries are set in a peaceful park.

Original Georgian features are present throughout this family-run hotel. The Manor Lounge bar is decorated in a traditional Scottish style and stocks a range of whiskies.

Rooms: 11
Rate: 50 - 260 GBP


Hotel information

Having been a Georgian Town House and retaining most of its original period features, our hotel comprises 10 comfortable, elegant and spacious En-Suite rooms.

As you would expect to find from a family run hotel, our ‘Manor Lounge’ bar is, in true and traditional Scottish style, friendly and highly entertaining in character. Live Jazz music can be heard on Saturday nights and during other Special Events, along with traditional Scottish and Gaelic music, throughout the course of the year.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Breakfast Buffet, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Trouser Press

Room information

Two of our rooms have a spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle, especially at night when the castle is illuminated.

Food & beverage

Fully licensed, the Manor Lounge Bar is tastefully decorated to give a traditional Scottish ambience.

Informal and lively, we host live 'Swing Jazz' music every Saturday night.

Major sporting events from around the world can be viewed on our Cable TV monitors.

Choose from an excellent selection of beer, wine, spirits and whiskies.

Area information

Established in 1924, The Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is located in the prestigious, quiet and residential West End area of the city centre.

Close by is Edinburgh Castle, St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and of course the renowned Princes Street with its vast array of stylish shops and stores.

The Hotel is a 5 minute walk from the west end of Princes Street (Castle End).

Travel information

The Edinburgh International Festival is over fifty years old and has earned its reputation as one of the world's greatest celebrations of the arts.

Each year during the summer months Edinburgh becomes the world's Festival City.

It is the huge range and number of artistic events, performances and exhibitions happening throughout the city which makes Edinburgh unforgettable.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracts nearly a million people in just over three weeks.

Important information

For group bookings of 3 or more rooms, or 4 or more nights, different payment/cancellation policies will apply.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00-23:00
Check Out:   11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged GBP 30 per night per person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 30 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 5 per 24 hours.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast costs GBP 5.50 per person per night.
Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are allowed. No extra charges.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Visa
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