Thistle Edinburgh, The King James – Family Hotel in Edinburgh | From 142$/Night

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About the Hotel

107 Leith Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3SW

“I loved how close this hotel was to the city's highlights!”view full review

Rooms & Amenities

The King James by Thistle offers standard double, twin, and single rooms, all with private bathrooms, hairdryers, and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with Freeview, BT Openzone wireless broadband, irons, ironing boards, and safes. The king-size bed rooms feature a work desk and satellite TV.

Dining Options

The hotel has two dining choices: Craig's Restaurant serves Scottish and European dishes, while the Boston Bean Company bar offers drinks, light meals, and bar snacks. Guests can start the day with a full cooked breakfast.

Location & Transport

The hotel is in Edinburgh's New Town, a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the National Museum of Scotland. Nearby landmarks include Nelson Monument (0.5 km), Calton Hill (0.5 km), and the Palace of Holyroodhouse (1 km). Taxi and bus stops are steps from the entrance.

Business & Events

The King James has meeting and event spaces suitable for business travelers. Rooms include work desks, and the hotel provides wireless broadband access.

Guest Services

The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service and luggage storage. Rooms include direct dial telephones, and the property is equipped with elevators for accessibility.

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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre

Edinburgh1700 ft

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 8.5 mi

Dundee (DND) 59.9 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station1000 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Excellent Breakfast Selection

“During my stay, I was pleasantly surprised by the breakfast offerings. There was a fantastic variety that included cereals, fresh fruit, pastries, and a hot breakfast menu that featured potato scones, which I absolutely loved. The breakfast area had a warm atmosphere, and the staff were attentive, ensuring that all guests had a good start to their day.” view full review

Clean and Comfortable Rooms

“I found the room to be quite comfortable with cozy bedding and fluffy towels. The amenities provided, such as a TV, coffee and tea-making facilities, and ample wardrobe space made my stay enjoyable. The room was clean, making it a pleasant environment to unwind after a day of exploring.” view full review

Great Shower Experience

“One of the highlights for me was the bathroom, specifically the powerful shower with excellent water pressure. It felt fantastic after a long day to relax under that refreshing shower. Plus, having high-quality toiletries available, made the experience even better.” view full review

Convenient Bar Area

“I thoroughly enjoyed spending my evenings in the bar area. It was comfortable and inviting, perfect for unwinding with a couple of drinks after a busy day. The bar staff were efficient, ensuring that all patrons were promptly served, which added to the overall relaxing experience of my stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Lift
Currency exchange

Services

Room service
Laundry

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant buffet
Cafe
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre

Children

Cots

Room features

Wardrobe
In-room desk
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Shower
Hair dryer
Room toiletries

Media

Television
Direct dial telephone

Location

107 Leith Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3SW

Map view

107 Leith Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3SW

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

4000 ft

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

3500 ft

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.7 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

3700 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

2800 ft

Landmark

Royal Mile

3200 ft

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

2300 ft

Park

Princes Street Gardens

3900 ft

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

3400 ft

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

2100 ft

Museum

The Writers' Museum

2900 ft

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.1 mi

Museum

Gladstone's Land

3000 ft

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2100 ft

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

3100 ft

Museum

Dynamic Earth

3700 ft

Landmark

Princes Street

2600 ft

Museum

John Knox House

2400 ft

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

2600 ft

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

3300 ft

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

3500 ft

Park

Holyrood Park

1.5 mi

Nearby

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road

Calton Hill

1300 ft

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1900 ft

32 Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

1400 ft

Monument

Scott Monument

1500 ft

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

1900 ft

Gallery

City Art Centre

1700 ft

Church

Mercat Cross

2000 ft

Picardy Place

Sherlock Holmes Statue

1300 ft

Restaurants

Waterloo bar Edinburgh

500 ft

waterloo Place

Rabbie's Cafe

500 ft

6 Waterloo Place City of Edinburgh

McDonald's

900 ft

3 Waverley Bridge

Sushi Stop

1400 ft

80 Princes Street Unit L5

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Thistle Edinburgh, The King James – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Location & Transport

Business & Events

Guest Services

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Location

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