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Thistle House

1 Kilmaurs Terrace, Edinburgh EH16 5BZ, Scotland
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Thistle House
Ranked #230 of 437 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
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Malmo, Sweden
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013 via mobile

Worked well for me. Quiet place not too far from the hospital where I worked, about 10 minutes from central Edinburgh by bus. Several services every 10 minutes. Well cleaned room, mine (single en suite) had a terrible wallpaper :-) but other looked better, newly redecorated. Excellent price, probably hard to get better value for money if you want a... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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56 reviews 56 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

I stayed for one night during the snowy March of 2013. The area is beyond the Commonwealth Pool on the Dalkeith Road, so using the bus (which stop 50m from the B&B) is recommended. The owner, who's English was quite accented (but then so is mine) was extremely friendly and the check in was painfree. As is increasingly common with... More

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johannesburg
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights over new year. Owner friendly but English not great, wanted payment as soon as we walked in, but we insisted on checking out the rooms first. Double en suite was a large room with a tiny shower room but clean and comfortable.The furniture is old but i suppose it suited the building. For the... More

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Salt Lake City
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

We stayed at the Thistle House and enjoyed our stay very much; the hotel is lovely and the location is excellent--2-3 blocks from Haymarket station and just a short walk to Princes Street as well as the Royal Mile. The staff was very accommodating and offered excellent suggestions for restaurants nearby and the quickest walking path. The breakfast was fine... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

We had an amazing time! We were lucky to get the big bedroom, it was very clean. Free wifi & breakfast were included, no complains there. Just one thing, I could hear my next door so I am not sure if the sound proof is bad or they were really loud but it did not bother me. The staff was... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a week. Overall we had a very pleasant time here. There was always a free on street park near by, usually right out the front of the guest house. The staff were so nice and friendly. We were always greeted with a smile. The free continental breakfast is basic but suited us fine.... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
18 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012

I spent only one night in Edinburgh and stayed in this place. The staff is helpful but the policies of this hotel are not convenience for customers. In my opinion, it is fine to charge 2% in the case of using credit or debit card but they haven't informed on booking via internet. There would be breakfast but only cereal... More

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Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012 via mobile

The staff are wonderful, helpful & attentive. I asked if they had soy milk at breakfast and they dashed out to get me some right away. They even offered to buy in vegan options for breakfast for me. Our late arrival & early departure were also no problem for them. Generally pleasant & helpful at all times. The Location is... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

I had an amazing stay at this guest house the staff were very helpful to all my needs. We were in the family en suite it is a spacious room with a good view. My kids had a great time in the back garden. The guest house is near the city centre and close to Arthur seat. Cameron Toll is... More

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North Carolina
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

I would rate the Thistle House as a disappointment. There seemed to be a little confusion about the payment for the room, though I did end up paying what I anticipated (I think.) The location is farther from the city center than I had anticipated. The surrounding neighborhood is a little uncomfortable, and a very loud car alarm went off... More

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Also Known As:
Thistle House Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 1 Kilmaurs Terrace, Edinburgh EH16 5BZ, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #230 of 437 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Thistle House is a spacious Victorian building close to Edinburgh's major attractions. Ten rooms, each tastefully decorated to ensure a warm and comfortable stay. ... more   less 
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