THISTLE HOTEL | Airport hotel in Edinburgh | From 113$/Night

Secure your reservation on our site

Up to 10% less

than Booking.com

Key details

Hotel overview and key features

59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 7EG

The Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, a 3-star hotel near Edinburgh International Airport, is located 20 minutes away by car. The Airlink Service 100 buses offer a frequent express shuttle service every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, connecting the airport to Haymarket Station, a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Trams provide a reliable link from the airport to Haymarket, taking 30 minutes. Situated in Edinburgh's West End, the hotel is a 15-minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium and close to Princes Street, George Street, and Edinburgh Castle.

Elegant Accommodation Choices

The Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers 16 individually designed en-suite bedrooms, including single, twin, double, executive double, triple, quad, and junior suite options. Some rooms feature views of Edinburgh Castle, with king-size or super king-size deluxe sovereign beds. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, digital safes, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels.

Bar & Breakfast Offerings

The Manor Lounge Bar serves single malt whiskies, cocktails, and light bites, with a wood-burning stove for colder months. Breakfast options include a full Scottish breakfast with sweet-cured smoked bacon and local black pudding, or a continental selection with fresh croissants and juices. A takeaway breakfast is available for early departures.

Sports & Local Events

The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium, making it a popular choice during rugby events. Live sports, including football and golf, are shown on large cable TV screens in the bar. Nearby attractions include the Edinburgh International Festival and the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert.

Business & Convenience

The Manor Lounge can host business meetings for up to 20 delegates, with catering options available. Corporate guests benefit from special rates, and the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee service. Private parking is available on-site for £20 per day.

View all

Choose your ideal room style

Choose from family rooms, suites, flexible cancellation & more

Single Room

Max:

1 person

90 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

420 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

3 Single beds

City view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Show all roomsLess

Prices and Availability

Check availability and prices for your travel dates right now!

Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Edinburgh 1.2 mi

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 7.0 mi

Dundee (DND) 58.6 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.2 mi

Bus

Bus stop1700 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

GBP 20 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 7EG

Map view

59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 7EG

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.2 mi

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.5 mi

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.0 mi

Landmark

Royal Mile

1.2 mi

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

2100 ft

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.2 mi

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.1 mi

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.3 mi

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

2900 ft

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.4 mi

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1.2 mi

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.7 mi

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1.2 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

4500 ft

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.7 mi

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1.4 mi

Museum

Georgian House

2700 ft

Monument

Scott Monument

1.1 mi

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

4300 ft

Stadium

BT Murrayfield Stadium

1.3 mi

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.3 mi

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.4 mi

Landmark

Charlotte Square

3000 ft

Church

Church of St John the Evangelist

2300 ft

Square

Grassmarket

1.0 mi

Landmark

West Register House

2400 ft

Cemetery

Dean Village

2700 ft

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.1 mi

Nearby

Church

Saint Mary's Cathedral

1000 ft

Church

Charlotte Chapel

1500 ft

Restaurants

The Sherlock Holmes Tearoom

700 ft

25 Palmerston Place

Cafe Braw

1500 ft

54 Belford Road

Laura's Kitchen

1200 ft

33 William Street

La Campagnola

1400 ft

11 Drumsheugh Place

The Painted Rooster

1700 ft

10 Melville Place

Pret a Manger

2000 ft

135 Princes Street

Le Petit Repas

1800 ft

2 Grosvenor Street

@Pizza

2200 ft

Randolph House 4 Charlotte Lane Queensferry Street

O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bars

1900 ft

4 Stafford Street

Milk

2000 ft

232 Morrison Street

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

96%

enjoyed their visit and would return

Quiet

Clean

Limited space

Poor dining

9.6/10

Perfect

Rooms

7.0

Location

7.9

Service

8.2

Dining

5.8

Maureen

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of highs and lows. The room was spacious with a lovely view of the castle, but felt outdated. However, it was clean, comfortable, and exactly as advertised. The service was exceptional, especially during a difficult time, but there was an incident of intrusion. The location, though a bit of a walk from the main street, was peaceful, close to the cathedral, and convenient for exploring the city. The dining options were limited and somewhat disappointing, but the facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The room was huge with a double bed and a nice view of the castle, but felt outdated and old-fashioned. Despite that, it was a delight, comfortable, clean, and matched the pictures shown.

Service

7.0

However, there was an uncomfortable incident of entry into the room without prior notice.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated on a quiet road near St Mary's Cathedral, a bit of a walk from the main street but in a peaceful residential area, relatively close to the city's main attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was limited and subpar with poor selection, hard bread, and no hot food options. The quality did not meet expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay, but there were areas for improvement in the dining options.

Percy

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.6/10

The hotel was simple, clean, cosy, and quiet, but the rooms were a bit small with rubbish sticking to our feet. The service for breakfast was not overly helpful initially but improved later. The location was great, close to the city center and public transport options, but had some darkness at night. The dining experience was poor with limited options. Overall, a decent stay with some drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were simple, clean, cosy, and quiet.

Service

6.0

The service for breakfast was initially not overly helpful but improved later.

Location

8.0

The location was great, very close to Haymarket station and within walking distance of many attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was abysmal with poor selection and hard bread.

Facilities

5.0

Limited facilities

Quiet

Limited space

Emil

United States, November 2023

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. While the rooms were clean, they were a bit run down and tired-looking, not what I expected from the website. The location was good, though a bit of a walk from the main street, and the dining experience left much to be desired with a poor selection and hard bread.

Rooms

6.0

The room I stayed in was next to the back door and a bit run down, but it was clean.

Service

9.0

The staff was brilliant, providing caring service, especially during challenging times.

Location

7.0

The hotel is in a nice classic building, with friendly staff, but it's a bit far from the main street.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was abysmal with a poor selection, hard bread, and no hot food options.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel had limited facilities, which was a bit disappointing given the price.

Charles

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is in a good location, convenient for exploring the city with helpful staff. The rooms are small but clean and well-equipped, although cleanliness in common areas could be improved. The dining options are average, and the breakfast could be better. Overall, a decent value for money stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are more like cupboards than rooms but well laid out with a comfortable double bed, a small living room area, and a spotlessly clean bathroom with all necessary toiletries provided.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and helpful, although one staff member could improve on customer service skills.

Location

7.0

The hotel is reasonably located, a quick walk to the city center with access to public transport options.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers a good Continental breakfast and decent options overall.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities are standard and functional, offering the essentials for a comfortable stay.

William

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.6/10

The hotel offers a mixed experience with spacious but worn-out rooms and friendly service. The location is convenient but needs modernization. The dining options are limited, but the facilities are decent.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms looked palatial at first but were old and worn out. Tea and coffee facilities were available, but the rooms themselves felt more like small cupboards.

Service

8.0

The service was polite and friendly, with staff always wearing a smile. Everything was explained well in advance.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient, a short walk from the main street and attractions like Grassmarket. However, it could use some modernizing.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with limited options and issues like no available brown bread for toast. The breakfast selection was poor.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were okay, but improvements could be made to enhance the overall experience.

Chris

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.2/10

The hotel was cozy and lovely, with a minor downside of my room facing a wall. Despite that, the overall experience was pleasant, and I'm planning to return in September. The location in the west end of Edinburgh near the train station was convenient, but next time, I might explore other options due to the pricing concerns.

Rooms

8.0

My room, although small, was cozy and lovely. The only drawback was the view of a wall.

Service

9.0

The service was absolutely friendly and helpful, which enhanced my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in the west end of Edinburgh was great, offering easy access to the city center and various transportation options.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had plenty of choices, but some improvements could be made, like replenishing without guests requesting.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities provided everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Frances

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

The hotel's location is excellent, with easy access to main tourist attractions and a quiet street in the West End of Edinburgh. The rooms are comfortable, but the proximity to the kitchen extractor fan might disrupt the stay. The service is friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. Dining options could be more varied, leading to dining out as an alternative. Overall, a good value for a stay in a convenient location.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff is very kind and helpful.

Location

9.0

The location is great, close to various attractions and on a quiet street in the West End.

Dining

7.0

The dining offered a decent selection, but more breakfast options could improve the experience.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers useful facilities for a comfortable stay.

Anna

United States, May 2023

7.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were spacious, quiet, and well-furnished, with a large comfortable bed. The staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. However, the room could benefit from double glazed windows. The hotel is in a nice area within the West End of the City, with many restaurants nearby.

Rooms

8.0

The room was large, quiet, and well-furnished, with a comfortable bed.

Service

9.0

The staff were beyond friendly and helpful, very understanding.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located in a nice area within the West End of the City, with many restaurants nearby.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was nice overall, with no complaints.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had nice facilities.

Stephanie

United States, April 2023

7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was big and clean, but surprisingly, it was covered in dust and in a bad state of repair. The service was friendly and kind, especially Becky who was very helpful. The location was convenient, within walking distance of the city center but I had some issues with parking. The dining options were excellent, providing just what I needed, but the facilities were lacking in maintenance.

Rooms

6.0

The room was big and even had a sofa to relax on. However, it was covered in dust and in a bad state of repair.

Service

9.0

The staff were all very friendly and helpful, especially Becky who assisted us with everything we needed.

Location

8.0

The hotel is centrally located and very easy to walk around. However, parking could be a challenge.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent, providing a full Scottish breakfast or an extensive continental option.