• Entire apartment
  • 409 ft² size
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Located in Edinburgh, The Wee Thistle provides city views and free WiFi, less than 1 km from National Museum of Scotland and a 14-minute walk from Royal Mile. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Waverley station, and Edinburgh Playhouse. The property is 700 metres from EICC, and within 500 metres of the city centre. This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include The Real Mary King's Close, University of Edinburgh and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 8 km from The Wee Thistle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Trish
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Wee Thistle is in a great location, in the Grassmarket. Perfect for bars, restaurants and exploring Edinburgh. The flat is very well equipped and the bed very comfy. It was lovely to have our own place to relax after the rugby!
  • Fee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was so idealy located and had everything that we needed for our few nights stay.
  • Evonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great. Apartment was warm, clean and comfortable with everything we needed.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gavin and Alex Black

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Gavin and Alex Black
Central apartment in a quiet courtyard in Edinburgh's historic Old Town with views to Edinburgh Castle. The Grassmarket, Princes Street and all the main attractions are within easy walking distance. The apartment is perfectly sized for 2 people and with the sofa bed can accommodate a family of 4. A great base to explore all that Edinburgh has to offer.
The Wee Thistle is a mother and son venture and we work together to ensure you enjoy your visit to Edinburgh. We receive excellent feedback from our guests and they tell us that we they welcome the information we provide in advance.
The apartment consistently receives 5 star reviews and guests tell us that it is perfectly located for a break in Edinburgh. It is within walking distance of the train, tram and bus routes. All the tourist attractions are also easily accessible by foot.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Wee Thistle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Wee Thistle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Wee Thistle

  • The Wee Thistle is 550 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Wee Thistle can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Wee Thistle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Wee Thistle has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Wee Thistle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Wee Thistle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.