Fountain Court Apartments - Braid
27 Thistle Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 1DY, United Kingdom
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27 Thistle Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 1DY, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Contactless check-in/out
- Audible alarm
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Allergy-free rooms available
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.73 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.59 mi
- Perth - 34.17 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.06 mi
Museums
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 570 f
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 683 f
- Bourne Fine Art - 728 f
- Scottish Gallery - 924 f
- Edinburgh Gallery - 926 f
- Hanover Fine Arts - 1,011 f
- Torrance Gallery - 0.22 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.24 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.25 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.32 mi
- Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh - 0.32 mi
- West Register House - 0.36 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.36 mi
- Mounted Gallery - 0.37 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.37 mi
- National War Museum of Scotland - 0.38 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.38 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.39 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.40 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.41 mi
- Ink Tank Gallery - 0.41 mi
- DOM - 0.42 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.42 mi
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Khalid (Couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, kitchen, staff
Small bed
Julia (Couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Such a wonderful stay in the perfect location. Walking distance to the royal mile while still being in a quiet pocket of the city center. The apartment was comfortable with aircon available, clean living space and the staff were always ready to assist.
n/a
Lily (Group Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was really central, so easy to get everywhere you need to go. Bed was very comfy and we have no issues checking in or out. Very clean and also left us some milk in the fridge which was a nice touch.
N/A
Daniel (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, space, furnish + Ryan front desk support!
Joao (Family with young children)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location. 2 separate bedrooms with 2 bedrooms. Comfortable place
A bit expensive. There are a few stairs to get into the elevator . So this might be a bit tricky
Hetal (Family with young children)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location was perfect for exploring. Near cafes and restaurants. We walked from train station and to everything. Quiet at night.
Very little space to put luggage away and hallway bathroom was also tiny with no drawers or space for toiletry bag.
Jumana (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, cleanliness, staff, wifi. Everything.
None
Jill (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
If you need a large apartment with a kitchen and laundry, then this is probably a good deal. The location is good for walking or taking transit to wherever you'd like to go and there are very good restaurants one block over for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It was clean and everything worked well.
The place really feels like a venture capital cash grab disguised as a "boutique." There is no one on site. Someone shows up for like one hour a day to sit at the desk, but otherwise you're on your own. The exterior of the building is gorgeous but the inside is dated and depressing and my room was dark and didn't look anything like the photos. I felt like I was staying in sponsored housing for cancer patients. As much as possible I tried to avoid being in the apartment, just wandering aimlessly bc it was such a bummer to be there. Most importantly, I had booked based on the photos bc I needed a desk where I could work for 5 days. I put this in the reservation. When I arrived, my room had only a small makeup table with an ottoman in front for a chair, all shoved into a corner. It wouldn't fit a laptop and nevermind that I can't sit on a pouf for 8 hours a day. I ended up working from bed; it was miserable. Lastly, I messaged the hotel (bc of course there was no one there to talk to) about a late checkout for one measly hour and they said "We can't guarantee anything" and closed the request. What does that mean? Can I checkout late or not? I ended up just using the default checkout time and wandering around the airport for a while. Just a miserable experience. It really soured my experience of the city. I would definitely come back to Edinburgh but never stay at a Mansley hotel again.
barbara (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff was helpful and responsive, very nice.
Nothing
John (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Nice room and great front desk staff.
Location is good and neighborhood is nice
Some morning construction occurring on the alley side. Once that’s finished it will be great.
Valerie (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Excellent location
the bed was dead
Jeremy (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location and the size were amazing! Out of the different places we stayed during our travels across Europe, this was by far my favorite.
The washer/dryer took longer than expected but it still worked fine. We just needed to change our plans slightly.
Christine (Couple)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lovely large apartment which was very well equipped. Great location. Friendly staff. Very clean .
Nothing
Pearcy (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and venue
Curtain hanging off so light came through early morning
Sousan (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
It was a large apartment, just as shown in the picture, and very comfortable for a family of six. However, we did like the location.
One of the shower had mold and glass door wasn’t working properly, and the shower with curtain not working properly, causing water leak out. Additionally, there were not enough dishes or plates provided for family of six.
ALIAH (Group Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location of the property is perfect.
Clean, safe, tidy and quite.
Staff are very nice and helpful.
Nothing .. everything was perfect.
RUCHYTA (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good Price
Really nice staff
Spacious apartment
Decent location
Complete amenities
Have luggage storage
Washer dryer in the room
Look exactly as in the pictures
Steps to get into the room, difficult if you have heavy luggages, even though they have a lift/elevator
Ron (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
A picture is worth a thousand words. The advertisement images are taken from flattering angles, but the reality is reflected in my attached photos. The first thing that greeted us upon arrival was a row of overflowing, foul-smelling trash containers at the entrance.
On Booking.com and other sites, you will see photos suggesting a staffed reception desk. However, after you reserve and pay, Braid Apartments requires you to download their app and communicate only through it, informing you that the property is actually unattended. This compromises the privacy normally offered when booking through Booking.com, and if a dispute arises, the booking platforms have no record of your communications.
We arrived on Christmas Eve and received our entry code via text message and email. We were assigned apartment BA03. Reaching the room was quite an ordeal with luggage: up 10 stairs, right through a fire door, down 10 stairs, left and down 7 more stairs, right through another fire door, down another 7 stairs, walk a bit and then up again to finally reach BA03.
The apartment faces an alley and parking spaces. It was cold outside, and the room temperature was 17°C when we entered. The thermostat was complicated to operate, and with no staff available on Christmas Eve, I relied on the manufacturer’s manual to get it working. Once heat finally started coming through, I realized the sofa was blocking the radiator, so I had to move it myself to allow the room to warm up.
The bedroom is extremely small, barely fitting a double bed. The window sits directly above the headboard, making the coldest area right above your head, while the radiator is located behind the door. To open a window shade and get daylight, you must climb onto the sofa because the pull cord is on the wrong side, and the other shade does not stay up.
For context: as a Booking.com Genius Level 3+ member, I paid USD 962 (GBP 713.70) for a three-night stay. You can do the math on the nightly rate.
Racheal (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, cleanliness, ability to store luggage, amenities.
Nothing. All good.
Natasha (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was absolutely perfect, so close to so many things, also very convenient to the grocery store as well as the tram/bus station. The flat was spotlessly clean and well appointed, with everything we needed to cook meals in and be very comfortable during our stay. The bed was older but fairly comfortable. Even the towels were nice and large. The staff was very friendly and helpful every interaction we had. In spite of its convenient location near the city center, it was surprisingly quiet and we felt very safe and relaxed there. It was also very spacious!
The only note I could think of would be maybe a throw blanket would be nice- but I know that makes for extra laundry so completely understand why there wouldn’t be one!
Thank you for your information!
Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.73 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.59 mi
- Perth - 34.17 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.06 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 570 f
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 683 f
- Bourne Fine Art - 728 f
- Scottish Gallery - 924 f
- Edinburgh Gallery - 926 f
- Hanover Fine Arts - 1,011 f
- Torrance Gallery - 0.22 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.24 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.25 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.32 mi
- Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh - 0.32 mi
- West Register House - 0.36 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.36 mi
- Mounted Gallery - 0.37 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.37 mi
- National War Museum of Scotland - 0.38 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.38 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.39 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.40 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.41 mi
- Ink Tank Gallery - 0.41 mi
- DOM - 0.42 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.42 mi
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 0.40 mi
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 835 f
- Princes Mall - 849 f
- Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.21 mi
- Scott Monument - 0.25 mi
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.32 mi
- General Register House - 0.36 mi
- Lady Stairs House - 0.38 mi
- Parliament House - 0.39 mi
- St Cuthberts Church - 0.41 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 0.37 mi
- Castlehill Golf - 0.39 mi
- Dance Base - 469 f
- New Town Conservation Centre - 912 f
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.20 mi
- Multrees Walk - 0.28 mi
- 24 Royal Circus - 0.34 mi
- ScotlandsPeople Centre - 0.34 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.37 mi
- Royal Mile - 0.38 mi
- Gladstone's Land - 0.38 mi
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.38 mi
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 0.39 mi
- Charlotte Square - 0.39 mi
- Canongate Ballet - 0.41 mi
- Waterloo Place - 0.42 mi
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Fountain Court Apartments - Braid
27 Thistle Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 1DY, United Kingdom