THE THRUMS, Edinburgh

The Thrums - A Georgian B&B with Period Features and Sleepeezee Comfort in Newington

Located in affluent Newington on Edinburgh's leafy south side, this 3-star EDI hotel occupies two large Georgian houses. The Thrums offers 18 individually decorated rooms, each equipped with 1000-pocket-spring Sleepeezee mattresses, en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers. Every bathroom includes complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guest amenities at The Thrums comprise a 24-hour reception, guest lounge, secure private parking, and large rear gardens. A full breakfast, including gluten-free and lactose-free options upon request, is available for £9.50 per person. The property stands 1 mile from the National Museum of Scotland and 1 mile from the Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral, and Calton Hill. Eight restaurants lie within 1640.4 ft, including Voujon, The Old Bell Inn, and Spencer's Bistro. Regular bus services connect to central destinations.

Pros

Historic Georgian architecture with preserved period features

Secure private parking within garden grounds

Free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff available

Laundry facilities and tour booking assistance on-site

Cons

Late check-in after 22:00 requires advance arrangement

No pet accommodation available