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The Thistle House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh

Guesthouse3.8 (81 reviews)

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About

The Thistle House is a guesthouse to stay in Edinburgh. It sits close to Holyrood Distillery and Hike to Arthurs Seat, about 2.4 km from Edinburgh Waverley. The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is generally July to September.

Location

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Distillery1.2 km
  • Hike to Arthurs Seat1.2 km
  • Cockburn Geological Museum1.3 km
  • The Physic Garden1.3 km
  • White Space1.4 km
  • The Quarry1.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 36 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 4 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 12.1 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley2.4 km
Nearest beach
Portobello Beach4.3 km
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Thistle House?

From The Thistle House, the nearest station, Edinburgh Waverley, is about 2.4 km away; Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 12.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Thistle House from the beach?

The nearest beach, Portobello Beach, is about 4.3 km from The Thistle House in a straight line.

How is The Thistle House rated?

The Thistle House scores 3.8 out of 5 across 81 guest reviews.

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