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Location
Thistle Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street ideally positioned in the heart of the city and is also only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. This welcoming hotel has 143 bedrooms, suites and studios.
To reach the hotel
Starting point: Camera ObscuraDirection: S
Situated next to the castle walk from the hotel directly across the North Bridge. Walk up the Royal Mile to the top.
Starting point: Edinburgh CastleDirection: S
Walk from the Hotel and cross over North bridge, walk up the Royal Mile and the Castle is situated at the top.
Starting point: Edinburgh DungeonDirection: N
Leave the hotel and walk along Princes street, cross over the rail way bridge and turn left onto Market Street.
Starting point: Edinburgh TattooDirection: S
Event takes place in the Castle Esplanade. Walk directly from the hotel across the North Bridge and on to the Royal Mile. Walk up the Royal Mile and the Castle is situated at the top.
Starting point: Royal Yacht BritanniaDirection: S
Located two miles from city centre. Main bus route from hotel to Leith
Starting point: Edinburgh TurnhouseDirection: S
Depart on Jubilee Road. At the roundabout, take the first exit, and then the third exit onto Eastfield Road. Cross the next roundabout, first exit, continuing down Eastfield Road, and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Glasgow Road A8. Continue along the A8, following signs for Edinburgh centre. The hotel is located at the end of Princes Street, next to the St. James shopping centre.
The high standard of the first-class hotel (4 stars) is apparent in each of the 143 comfortably furnished rooms.
The hotel's own descriptionThistle Edinburgh is perfect for discovering this delightful city. Edinburgh has everything you would expect and more from Scotland's historic Capital. Visit Edinburgh Castle as it stands guard over the city, and then explore the many shops, bars and restaurants on Princes Street. Edinburgh Zoo, the Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden are all well worth a visit.