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1 Kilmaurs Terrace, Edinburgh EH16 5BZ, Scotland
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Thistle House
Ranked #257 of 428 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
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Inverness
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“would never stay there again”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2011
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Stayed for two nights the owner on reception pretty hard faced we were given a very small room at the very top no help with luggage or lift- we were when we checked out going to be charged for a castle view!!! you would have to hang out the window to see a corner of it..Breakfast was terrible and we were charged extra for this as we did not realise when booking it was continental- we were not reminded of this on checking in. we had tried to cancel our stay but there is no refund there- a good twenty minute walk to the centre although they tell you otherwise

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  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
“A real gem of B&B <3”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2011

1. Hotel staff were VERY friendly! We walked there from the train station in Edinburgh (DON'T do that if you are carrying a lot of things, there're several buses, #2, 14, 30, 33 and 48 of Lothian Bus for example, that stop less than 100m away from the place!) and lost our way. We called the staff and he gave very clear instruction to us :)
Upon arrival, he offered us tea/coffee FOR FREE as the room was not ready, but it was just because we arrived earlier than the official check-in time. How sweet is that!
2. The room is very spacious and the bed is super comfy <3
3. It feels very much like home there, SERIOUSLY.
4. The breakfast was great!
5. The interior design is wonderful, I took picture practically EVERYWHERE LOL

In short, IT IS HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended, FROM THE BOTTLE OF MY FRIENDS AND MY HEART <3

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fredericton, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A very cosy budget hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2009

My host was very friendly and laid back. The first night that I arrived he didn't insist that I pay for my room right away. I could wait until the next morning. I was also able to stay an extra night without a fuss. Breakfast was always wonderful. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom was modern and also very clean. The house is about 25 minutes from the Royal Mile on foot or only a few minutes by bus.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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edinburgh
1 review
“Best Guest House in Edinburgh”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2009

I was there last month with my colleague at The Thistle House. The place is marvellous, the rooms are well cleaned, cosy and it's very close to the city centre. The Scottish Breakfast was amazing. Will definitely go back.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not my cup of tea”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2009
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Upon entry the owner/whoever made it abundantly clear that we were an inconvience by yawning multiple times with a frustrated face. And proceeded to ask that we pay everything before we put our bags down.
The breakfast was the CHEAPEST and worst tasting 'english' I've had in years and the toilet moves when you sit on it.

NEVER returning there.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 Kilmaurs Terrace, Edinburgh EH16 5BZ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR2,969 - 8,009

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