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Four Sisters Boatel

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Off Lower Gilmore Pl, Lochrin BasinView location

8.4/10Excellent19 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.0/108.0
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Value10.0/1010.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Four Sisters Boatel

The boat hotel is tucked away in Edinburgh city centre's Lochrin Basin and accessed via Lower Gilmore Place at Tollcross, making it a superb base for exploring the delights Edinburgh has to offer.

The tourist centre is within about 500 m. Edinburgh Airport is situated at a distance of approximately 13 km.

The luxurious boat hotel is berthed in the heart of Edinburgh, just minutes from Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. It is a permanently moored wide-beamed barge measuring 17 m by 3 m, sleeping up to 4 adults and two children comfortably. It offers excellent self-catering holiday accommodation.

It was built in 2010 and offers 3 rooms. Guests may hire bicycles on site.

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The boat hotel offers two double cabins with a plasma TV with free satellite/cable channels and DVDs as well as a recess with bunk beds and a lounge with a bed-settee and plasma TV.

The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower and hairdryer, while further standard in-room amenities include a double bed, a radio with a hi-fi, Internet access, an ironing set, individually regulated heating and a terrace.

The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, cooker, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.

Sun loungers have been laid out for use.

From Edinburgh Airport, take the A8 through Corstophine to Haymarket Terrace and follow signs for the city centre. Continue onto Shandwick Place and make a right turn onto Lothian Road. Continue on Lothian road, following signs for the A702.

At the top of Lothian Road/Earl Grey Street there is a junction with 3 forks, take the right-hand lane onto Home Street (A702). Once on Home Street, take the right-hand lane and turn right onto Gilmore Place (the King's Theatre will be on the left).

Drive on for about 100 metres and Gilmore Place Church will be seen on the left. Take the right-hand turn onto Lower Gilmore Place immediately opposite.

A stay at The Four Sisters Boatel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. This family-friendly apartment is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grassmarket and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. 40-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 7:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

King's Theatre 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh International Conference Centre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Meadows 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Royal Lyceum Theatre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Usher Hall 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Princes Street Gardens 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Johnnie Walker Princes Street 1 km / 0.6 mi
Princes Street 1 km / 0.6 mi
Grassmarket 1 km / 0.6 mi
Victoria Street 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Royal Mile 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Scotch Whisky Experience 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
University of Edinburgh 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Witchery Tours 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
George Street 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Single rooms: 1
  • Double rooms: 2
  • hotel
  • City centre
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
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  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Library
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Sun loungers
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Hairdressing salonExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Table tennisExtra charge
  • SquashExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • Mini golfExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Four Sisters Boatel

8.4
Excellent
19 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
17 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Aisling
We had a pleasant stay in the boatel, which is at the end of the canal very close to Fountainbridge and several public transport options. The boat was well-supplied, cozy, and serene. We enjoyed watching ducklings out the windows and cooking in the kitchen. We would recommend Four Sisters!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2024
Susan

Life on the water in a historic city!

The Four Sisters was a unforgettable experience I would recommend. The location is convenient to the historical sites and museums of Edinburgh. We were fortunate to be there during the local canal festival and were able to learn more about the area and join the community. The staff was helpful and just a text away. The plumbing is a bit tricky but you are on a boat and once we got the hang of it, there were no problems
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
20 Nov 2023
Ryan

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2023
Ngoc Hoa
Good for kids, nice and neat boatel.
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2023
Caroline

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2021
Millie
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
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2020
Verified traveler
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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2019
Martyn
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
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2019
Al

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.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2018
ANDREW
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.
Partner
4/10
Poor
17 Feb 2018
Verified traveler
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.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2017
Mr Burns

A truly different awesome experience

Amazing stunning accommodation, Kids loved it!
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2017
Lisa

Fun but a little disappointing.

We absolutely loved being in Edinburgh as it is a beautiful city. However we felt a little disappointed with the accommodation.
The online photographs were taken quite a few years ago and the boat has now begun to look a bit to red.
The door which albeit had a lock on, was not very secure when inside and this worried me having three children on board.
Also it was extremely drafty beside the bunk beds as this is situated next to the door. This was due to the hatch above the door not quite fitting leaving gaps either side. However I am sure this could be fixed making the accommodation a lot warmer and safer.
There is access to a shower and toilet block which was a god send as the onboard facilities are limited and as expected without space.
In terms of what you get, go with the expectations of being on a boat, space is limited.
The location of the boatel is ideally placed for local amenities with restaurants near by and a Tesco just round the corner.
If you have young children bear in mind that the restaurants have outdoor seating which plays music late into the night.
However I am sure the majority of people on these trips have older children that would enjoy being able to sit outside till late taking in the busy atmosphere of Edinburgh at its best.
I enjoyed the experience of living on a boat and my children thought it was an adventure.
For me personally though once was enough.
Overall the holiday was that of mixed emotions a fun exciting yet tiring break.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2017
Andrew

Rocking digs in Edinburgh

Fantastic stay in one of the more unusual rooms in Edinburgh. Once you are over the initial shock that you are on a boat, it's a great base of operations or even somewhere to stay in and chill out.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2016
Angela

Quirky and quaint... lovely place to stay

The Boatel was lovely and surprisingly spacious. Bedrooms were very comfortable and despit the time of year it was very warm. Only thing to be aware of is that the bunk beds are only really suitable for children. Really enjoyed our stay and would like to return. Owner was very friendly and helpful also. Cost just under £5 to get from Haymarket station in a taxi.
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2016
David

Hotel with a difference

Stayed on the Four Sisters Boatel with our three boys who enjoyed the novelty of staying on a boat. The boat has two bed rooms and a bunk bed so has plenty of space. Well situated the boatel is within easy walking distance of the center of Edinburgh. Metered paking is close by which was fine for a short stay, for longer stays check parking options in advance. There are local bars, cafes and shops just a few steps away.

Natalie was the perfect hostess.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Propriétaire très agréable et très gentille. Bon accueille et emplacement excellent avec l'originalité en prime
Friends_and_family Family_with_children

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Four Sisters Boatel
Off Lower Gilmore Pl, Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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