Braid Apartments by Mansley

Hotels
9.6 (1280 reviews)
27 Thistle Street, Edinburgh , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Great location
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Not very clean in one instance
Some minor issues with amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness, but one review noted it was not very clean.
Service
9.56
Many reviews praised the helpful and friendly staff.
Location
10
Numerous comments highlighted the superb location, very central.
Room Quality
9.56
Most reviews reported rooms were comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
9.56
Guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and daily cleaning service.
Value for Money
9.56
Overall, guests felt the experience was worth the price.
Food and Beverage
10
Food and beverage options were not specifically mentioned.
Overall Experience
10
General sentiment across reviews was highly positive, many would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:00

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Braid Apartments by Mansley offers luxurious accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh, just steps away from popular attractions like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Each unit is equipped with modern amenities including a TV with selected Sky Sports channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, and toaster, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

Convenient Location:
Situated only 1 km from Edinburgh Military Tattoo and with Edinburgh Airport just 13 km away, Braid Apartments by Mansley provides a convenient location for both leisure and business travelers. Guests can easily explore the city and its landmarks while enjoying a comfortable stay in a prime location.

Home Away from Home:
With spacious seating and dining areas in some units, Braid Apartments by Mansley offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for guests looking for a home away from home experience in Edinburgh. Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show their photographic ID and payment card on arrival. The names must match as proof of identification.

This property does not accept cash, checks or foreign currency. If booking using the “no credit card required” option, a credit card is still required on arrival for payment and security deposit.

Guests will receive an email direct from Mansley Serviced Apartments labeled, ‘Payment Now Due`, within minutes of making the reservation, within this email will be an option to open a secure payment page which is to be used to process payment for the reservation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1280 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 9.56
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 9.56
Value for Money: 9.56
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
J
John extended_group gb
10
Excellent find for a 1 night stay over
Pros:

Location size of the bedrooms and kitchen well equipped

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
K
kyms262 Friends getaway
10
A fabulous stay at Braid Apartments
Pros:

Braid Apartments was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They pre-check in and check in process was simple and the communication was excellent - they even accommodated my request for an early check-in. The apartments themselves were clean, modern, spacious and welcoming. There was a beautiful welcome basket with juice, croissants, water etc on arrival and all toiletries were supplied. The location was perfect and accessible for walking to all the major Edinburgh hotspots. All in all there is nothing I could fault and we will definitely be back.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
F
F4951WVjenh Family
10
Gabulous
Pros:

Fabulous location, expertly maintained

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
Юрій solo_traveller ua
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
S
saramN7092BY NONE
10
The best apartment and great view ever!
Pros:

Everything it was perfect! The apartment, the reception and especially the location.
Clean and large apartment with super clean bathroom with excellent body wash and other products.
Easy to move by foot and with public transport

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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XIAOXIA extended_group cn
9
总的还是不错。爱丁堡适合步行。
Pros:

位于新城,比较好找,房间挺舒适的,睡觉也安静。

Cons:

周边吃的不是很多,要稍微走一下。

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
I
I8569GMtimothyr Family
8
Good except for construction noose
Pros:

Apartwas vreat. Good location. Well equipped. The major issue was the construction noise from the building next door. That was very loud and started at 8am every day. Had we known about that we would have chosen a different location. A more minor issue was that one day the towels weren’t replaced in the onsite bathroom despite the old one being placed in the tub as explained.

The staff was friendly and the check in and checkout was smooth.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
K
Khalid couple sa
8
Good location
Pros:

Location, kitchen, staff

Cons:

Small bed

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
megankA3591UF Family
10
Amazing Experience
Pros:

An amazing stay in New Town and such great apartments. It is so comfortable and was the perfect size for the length we stayed. We had a kitchen (stove top, refrigerator, microwave oven, plenty of plates, etc.). It was stocked well and even had a laundry machine too. It was perfect! I would absolutely stay here again!

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
M
Michael couple ca
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
S
Sara couple it
10
Comfortable,cozy and appreciated
Pros:

The apartment was simply amazing!
Large, clean, with every optionals needed, great position for visiting the city. Highly recommended

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
J
Julia couple ca
10
10/10 would stay here again! Perfect for a visit to Edinburgh.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
T
Tiziana couple it
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
R
Rekha solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Location, clean, and well maintained

Cons:

Faulty air-conditioner making continuse horrible sound every 10min. and noise coming from the street

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
C
cucinaclaire Business Plymouth, Devon, England
10
Great Apartment and Location!
Pros:

I stayed in a one bedroom apartment for a week whilst working in Edinburgh and I could not have asked for more. It’s a great location, central, but so quiet. Great restaurants and bars on your doorstep and I really could not have asked for more. The apartment was very clean, comfortable and the pint of fresh milk and amazing tea and coffee selection was a lovely unexpected touch. Dishwasher tablets and even laundry tablets were provided, which I’ve never had before.

The bathrobe and Temple Spa toiletries were also a very nice touch and it was another indicator that these apartments have been carefully curated with the guest’s comfort at the centre.

The bed was extremely comfortable and the room spacious, as was the living area. The kitchen was a well equipped and had everything you needed to cook and dine in comfort.

The customer service was outstanding from the first phone call to advise me of check in, up to the moment I left. Fabulous stay and I’ll be back, hopefully for leisure not work next time!

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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Lily extended_group gb
8
Would definitely stay again!
Pros:

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.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
8
891lylew Couples
10
Comfortable and Quiet Apartment
Pros:

The Braid apartment was very comfortable and quiet while the location also being handy to bars and restaurants in the New Town. The kitchen was well supplied with tea coffee and sugar, and had all the expected appliances. It was handy to be able to catch up on clothes washing while on holiday. Air conditioning was good to have, in fact it was a bit over zealous in cooling the bedroom, but we just turned it off and on as needed. While the front desk is normally staffed during arrival and departure times, the person seemed be often away, so make sure that you telegraph your expected time of arrival to byMansley so you are greeted. There are a couple of steps up from the pavement.

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
9
906rekhas Couples
4
Great Place with faulty air-conditioner.
Pros:

Location and the lower ground appartment was clean. Well equipped with dishwasher & washing machine.
Unfortunately the air-conditioner was faulty and it ruined our sleep and experience.

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Renate Bjellmo Pettersen solo_traveller no
9
Fantastisk opphold på Braids Apartments by Mansley
Pros:

Rommet var rent. Rommet hadde alt man trenger tilgjengelig som micro, brødrister, kjøleskap, fryser, stekeovn, dekketøy, handduker og såper, kaffe og te. Til og med badekåper. Vi likte spesielt godt hvor sentralt det lå i byen. Alt vi ønsket å se var i gangavstand fra rommet.

Cons:

Det var ingenting vi ikke likte. Vi var veldig fornøyd med vårt opphold. Vi fikk god informasjon i forkant av oppholdet. Så at det ikke var døgnbemannet resepsjon gjorde oss ingenting.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
B
Berckaitytė extended_group lt
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee