Thistle Edinburgh 
Modern city center hotel located just off bustling Princes Street, one mile from Edinburgh Castle.Rooms have warm décor and all include satellite television, tea and coffee makers and trouser presses.
After a day of sightseeing, guests can dine in the hotel restaurant, unwind with a drink in the bar or order up room service.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Thistle Edinburgh
Dining at the Thistle Edinburgh
Craig’s Restaurant - With warm, wood-paneled walls and crisp white table linen, the restaurant serves a range of international and regional dishes. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Boston Bean Bar - Open daily until late and serving a selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks with a lunch menu of light meals.
Attractions near this hotel
Princes Street – 100 meters
National Gallery of Scotland – 300 meters
Edinburgh Castle – 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Scottish Whisky Heritage Center – 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Leith Docks – 2 miles (3 kilometers)
University – 3 miles (5 kilometers)
Edinburgh Zoo – 4 miles (6.5 kilometers)
National Gallery of Scotland – 300 meters
Edinburgh Castle – 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Scottish Whisky Heritage Center – 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Leith Docks – 2 miles (3 kilometers)
University – 3 miles (5 kilometers)
Edinburgh Zoo – 4 miles (6.5 kilometers)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 7 miles (13 kilometers).
Frequent daily bus services run from the bus station adjacent to the Terminal to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge. Taxis are also available from a taxi rank adjacent to the Terminal.
An Airsaver ticket covers a single fare, plus same-day unlimited travel on Lothian buses after arrival in the city. Taxis can be hailed in the street. The center of Edinburgh is best explored on foot. For those arriving by train, Edinburgh Waverley station is 250 meters from the hotel.