I've had my eye on the Edinburgh Thistle Hotel and B+B Edinburgh (on Manor Pl. and Rothesay Ter., re

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I'm tacking a 3-day trip to Edinburgh onto the end of some business travel last minute airline flight tickets in London in early April. Because my time is so limited, I'm having trouble figuring out a central, affordable but nice place to stay.
I've had my eye on the Edinburgh Thistle Hotel and B+B Edinburgh (on Manor Pl. and Rothesay Ter., respectively), but I'm wondering if this is going to be too far from the city center. It looks like they're going to be a 20-25 min. walk into town. I don't mind a good walk, but I don't want to be too far away from the major attractions, either.
I'm assuming I'll take a train from the airport into the city, and then have to get a cab to wherever I'm staying. Are cabs plentiful in Edinburgh? Also, on one day of the three, I'm renting a car to drive south and see an old family home. Looks like the car rental places are out near the Haymarket train station. So, I'll need a cab there as well.
I stayed at 14 Hart Street B B in October, and absolutely loved it. Very centrally last minute airline flight tickets located, but on a quiet street, near bus lines. There are several excellent cafes and restaurants last minute airline flight tickets nearby. Beautifully decorated room, delicious breakfast, helpful hosts. I highly recommend it
janisj- Ah, yes-- bus not train. My mistake. I'm planning to take the bus that runs frequently last minute airline flight tickets between EDI and Waverly Station. So, there are car hires near Waverly? Thanks for the info. I will investigate. The family home is down near Jedburgh, so a bit of a drive. I thought I'd make a day of it and go see Melrose Abbey on the way back. Thanks for all the hotel tips, too.
Melrose is very nice, but don't miss Dryburgh. It is in a lovely setting and is on the route from Jedburgh to Melrose. Sir Walter Scott is buried there. You could have afternoon tea at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
The only drawback was that our room faced onto the street and we were there Friday and Saturday nights in early May. The noise from the pubs went on for a while. I think a room in the back would be much quieter. But I would definitely stay here again. It was 80 per night for a double.