Situated in the heart of Scotland's capital, close to the many visitor attractions this international city has to offer. Just off the world famous Princes Street. The hotel is only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. The hotel features Craigs Restaurant, where all the dishes are prepared using the finest local produce, or, in contrast the Boston Bean Company, an informal alternative, serving an excellent range of meals all day.
The King James by Thistle 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 including suites. Thistle Edinburgh has a restaurant and bar offering a wide selection of drinks, light refreshments and dining. The hotel has limited car parking for guests on a first come, first served basis at a fee of £15.00 for 24 hours. Alternatively hotel guests can receive a 25% discount at a nearby car park.Thistle Edinburgh has 6 meeting rooms, the largest of which seats up to 250 theatre style.Thistle 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 Princess Street. Edinburgh Zoo, the Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden are all well worth a visit.
Local Attractions
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Museum - This magnificent museum houses extensive international collections covering the Decorative Arts, Natural History, Science, Technology and Working Life, and Geology. Temporary exhibitions, films, lectures and concerts take place throughout the year.
Museum of Scotland - The museum is a striking new landmark in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. It houses more than 10,000 of the nation's most precious artefacts, as well as everyday objects which throw light on life in Scotland through the ages.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Established in 1670, on an area the size of a tennis court, the Garden is now over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Spectacular features include the Rock Garden and the Chinese Hillside. The amazing glasshouses feature Britain's tallest palm house
Edinburgh Zoo - Scotland's largest wildlife attraction, set in 80 acres of leafy hillside parkland, just ten minutes from the city centre. With over 1,000 animals ranging from the tiny poison arrow frog to massive white rhinos, including many threatened species.
Hotel facilities
Parking & Transportation
Self Parking
Concierge Services
Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
24-Hour Front Desk
Currency exchange
Express Check out
Safety Deposit Boxes
Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
Hospitality
Restaurant
Lounge / Bar
Hotel Policies
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cards accepted at the hotel
Visa
MasterCard
Directions
By Road: - From the M9 and M8, exit onto the A8. - Follow signs for Edinburgh city centre. - Thistle Edinburgh is located at the end of Princes Street, next to the St. James Shopping Centre. Parking: 20 car parking spaces are available at a charge of 15 GBP per 24 hours. Railway and the Tube Waverley rail station is 0.6 miles (1 km) away. Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles (12.9 km) away.
