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The Four Sisters Boatel
4.0 star property

Upscale riverfront apartment near Princes Street

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The Four Sisters Boatel

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Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed) | Private kitchen
Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed) | Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, LCD TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio

Overview of The Four Sisters Boatel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Lochrin Basin, Union Canal, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NY
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh15 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle17 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)24 min drive
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Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed)

Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Cabin (Camillia Houseboat)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Four Sisters Boatel is located in Tollcross, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station and on the waterfront. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Jet skiing, kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 12 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 12 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
  • Loudons - 2 min walk
  • Maki & Ramen - 3 min walk
  • Seven - Neighbourhood Cafe - 6 min walk
  • The Coffee Cave - 3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Four Sisters Boatel

Upscale riverfront apartment near Princes Street
A marina, WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Additionally, a free food/drink shopping service, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers WiFi and a Select Comfort bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is not available.
The Four Sisters Boatel offers 2 accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Edinburgh apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transport

  • Off-site parking for GBP 15 per day; discounts available
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • High chair
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Baby monitor
  • Travel cot
  • Bed rails
  • Corner guards
  • Stair gate

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Couples/private dining
  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra beds: GBP 40.0 per stay

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Towels provided
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • iPod docking station

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free newspapers (reception)
  • In-room massages
  • ATM/banking services
  • No housekeeping
  • Corner/local shop
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the boardwalk
  • Near a train station
  • In the city centre
  • In the historical district
  • Near a hospital
  • In a state park

Things to do

  • Boating on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Bike hire on site
  • Marina on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 2 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Romance packages available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day (299 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Four Sisters Boatel Apartment Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Four Sisters Boatel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Four Sisters Boatel located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Princes Street and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 12 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 11 minutes.

The Four Sisters Boatel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Book with caution - Not recommended
Unfortunately we would highly recommend that anyone with families to approach with caution and Do Not Book this. Due to the experience and what happened, awful experience overnight, we would not recommend this hotel due to the danger posed to our family. The issue is the location of the boat, this is open to the public with zero appropriate security protections in place. In the middle of the night, a Group of drunk males started with banging on the boat, followed by breaking in and attempting the doors. We got lucky as they ran off but in the event they had other ideas, our children and ourselves could have been in severe danger. This was a ‘near miss’. Unfortunately the management of the boat are declining to fully refund the stay despite the above, which is simply disgraceful. The stress this has caused since with hours on the phone to hotels.com and the danger we were all put in, is simply not worth it. In addition to this, unfortunately the owner lied to us by saying this had never happened in 15years and yet her colleague who came to clean the boat discussed that it also happened to him and his friends. This could be very dangerous. Images of the location of the boat attached. Book with caution. This review is unfortunately factual events and is no form of slander.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ngoc Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for kids, nice and neat boatel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect
Clean, amazing location, easy check in and check out, hassle free, would definitely recommend. It was such a cheerful trip, nike quirky accommodation in the city centre with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and stay. check in could have been earlier. Only down side was smell from toilet which is understandable though due to drainage. Shower and toilet external block was great and not far. 100% would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Enjoyed the experience. Would visit again. Owner very friendly. Only thing that let down slightly was the wifi and tv signal would have been good to have them at night but didnt unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice break away, we were a family of 5 and it was all a little cramped. That said a great experience for the kids and they are now asking about a boating holiday. Shower and EC were small (but expected as a narrow boat), mattresses were a little bumpy All in all a nice weekend break away, that was a break from the normal hotels we stay in - we would recommend for a city break
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, good location.
A different and quirky place to stay, well placed for the centre and definitely cheaper for a family as opposed to a hotel with the same space and facilities. My only criticism was that every single one of the provided DVD's we tried to watch (about 20 in all) was either so scratched it wouldn't work at all, or worked and then crashed once 20 minutes in. Overall great but just in need of a touch up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location and lovely boat. Owners met us and showed us around. Something different compared to the normal city centre hotel, just a pity the rain stopped us sitting out on deck. Would recommend it.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady was very helpful and the boatel was quirky. it wasn't clean however and several of the windows were broken so couldn't be opened and had sharp bits on the catch. It appears due a refurb. The roller blinds were dusty as were the skirtings and by the heaters/radiators. One of the roller blinds kept falling off and the knob on the door to the shower/wc room was loose (and fell off a few times). The bedding didn't feel clean, smelled odd and the rooms were dusty. The inside of the windows were dirty. There was a duvet squashed behind the sofa and another on the top bunk with no cover on it. We had 3 young children with us, one had to use a duvet without a cover on. There was noise from revellers at the nearby bar and on their way back from a night out- latest disturbances were 3am then 6am. I regret paying £180 (then £15 for parking) for the one night- didn't seem worth it at all unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018