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Braid Apartments by Mansley

Name: Braid Apartments by Mansley
Address: 27 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍27 Thistle Street, Edinburgh · Edinburgh ↗

📞+4401313811125·Official site ↗

Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxAll 33 facilities +

Review

Official

Braid Apartments by Mansley incorporates 20 modern and stylish apartments with a range of studio, 1 and 2-bedroom options in a historical building in Edinburgh's New Town. Guests in north-facing apartments will benefit from fantastic views from the upper floors over the Firth of Forth and beyond. You are a short walk from so many of Edinburgh's most popular attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town, Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town, and Edinburgh Art Galleries. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. IMPORTANT CHECK-IN INFORMATION:At the Braid Apartments by Mansley, guests are required to complete the check-in process online, prior to arrival. Guests must contact the property 72h before arrival to receive arrival instructions. For Emergency assistance outside the opening hours: Please contact our customer service team at +44 1316 228 120.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Guests praise the central location, spacious clean apartments, and helpful staff. Common complaints include uncomfortable mattresses, missing amenities like coffee makers or hangers, weekend street noise, and elevator access issues for some units.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.8

Wi-Fi9.5

Service9.5

Cleanliness9.5

Rooms9.4

Surroundings9.4

Facilities9.3

Value8.9

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly and helpful staff · Spacious and clean apartments · Well-equipped and modern facilities

－ ComplaintsNoise on weekends · Minor maintenance issues · AC auto-shutoff · Poor TV sound quality

KEYSuitable for those valuing space and convenience. Check mattress firmness and elevator access beforehand; be aware of weekend noise.

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Room types · 7

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

2 × Twin bed65 ㎡up to 4

This two-bedroom apartment has 2 shower rooms. The standard set up is 1 double bed and 2 single beds. However, the apartment can be set up as 2 double beds. There is a TV in the living room and bedroom areas.

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed64 ㎡up to 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds688 sq feet Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Washer/dryer, laptop-compatible safe, and iron/ironing boardComfort - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

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One-Bedroom Apartment Lower Ground Floor

1 × Double bed37 ㎡up to 2

This apartment is located on the lower ground accessible via stairs only. It has high level windows, one bedroom and a separate living space. The bathroom has either a shower or bath with overhead shower. There is a TV in both the living room and bedroom areas.

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

1 × Double bed36 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed388 sq feet Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Washer/dryer, laptop-compatible safe, and iron/ironing boardComfort - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

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One-Bedroom Apartment

1 × Double bed36 ㎡up to 2

These apartments have a bedroom and separate living space. The bathroom has either a shower or bath with overhead shower. There is a TV in both the living room and bedroom areas.

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Business Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen

1 × Double bed30 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed318 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Washer/dryer, phone, and laptop-compatible safeComfort - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Studio Apartment

1 × Double bed30 ㎡up to 2

This open-plan studio apartment has a TV in both the living room and bedroom areas.

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AVERY

fine_dining · ★ Michelin

££££

When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w

636m

Timberyard

regional · ★ Michelin

££££

A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.

882m

LYLA

Modern British, Creative · ★ Michelin

££££

Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines. This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.

1.2km

tipo

Italian · Bib

££

Named after the fine Italian '00' flour that’s used for making pasta, this relaxed and comforting restaurant could quickly become your go-to in Edinburgh’s New Town. British, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines all influence the menu, which provides plenty of flavour and value for money. The small plates selection is mightily appealing, but it's the seriously good homemade pastas like bigoli cacio e pepe that most catch the eye.

44m

Noto

Asian Influences, Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Following the success of aizle, Stuart Ralston took inspiration for his next restaurant from time spent in New York, naming this small plates spot after his NYC roommate, Bob Noto. It’s been a hit ever since, offering well-conceived dishes at sensible prices that are ideal for sharing. The culinary influences span the globe, with a particular focus on a range of Asian cuisines, be that through duck bao buns or a luscious chocolate and miso dessert.

50m

Skua

Modern British · Bib

££

This tiny basement operation in the suburb of Stockbridge comes with dark, moody décor and impressive cooking from the get-go. The menu of rustic sharing plates pushes flavour-packed British ingredients to the fore and the dishes are pleasingly free of superfluous elements, allowing their central components to shine. A carefully curated list includes a selection of natural wines, with those available by the glass listed on the blackboard. Cheery, well-organised service adds to the experience.

653m

Condita

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

Just outside the city centre you'll find this smart, understated shop conversion with seasonally changing décor and just six large tables. The cooking takes the form of a surprise menu, with a hand-drawn bookmark picturing some of the ingredients the only hint at what is to come. An interesting and individual streak runs through the cooking, with flavour combinations carefully thought through to enhance one another. The skill of the kitchen is most evident in dishes that extract wonderful flavours from seemingly basic ingredients, like kohlrabi with goat's curd.

2.3km

The Scran & Scallie

Scottish, Traditional Cuisine · Bib

££

Comfort food abounds at this relaxed operation from the Tom Kitchin stable, which positions itself as a real neighbourhood pub, but one that also happens to serve great-tasting food. As this is one of the busiest eateries in Edinburgh, you need to make sure to book if you’re to indulge in the hearty joys of haggis, neeps and tatties, or the signature fish pie that packs in plenty of flavour with its generous helping of seafood. Leave room for dessert too, as the sweet-toothed are well looked after with the likes of vanilla rice pudding.

1.1km

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Braid Apartments by Mansley

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 7

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

One-Bedroom Apartment Lower Ground Floor

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

One-Bedroom Apartment

Business Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Studio Apartment

Facilities · 33

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