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8.4
/10
Very Good
19 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Aisling
10.0
/ 10
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!
Caroline
10.0
/ 10
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.
Millie
10.0
/ 10
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
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Lochrin Basin, Union Canal, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NY
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Lochrin Basin, Union Canal, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NY
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General
Near Grassmarket
Location
A stay at The Four Sisters Boatel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and University of Edinburgh. This family-friendly apartment is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Usher Hall and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Princes Street Gardens.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Meadows - 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
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
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The Hub - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Charlotte Square - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Facilities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this apartment include wireless internet access (surcharge), a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Dining
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of The Four Sisters Boatel.
Rooms
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.
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Common Space
Exterior
Others
Restaurant
Things to Do
- Romantic proposal packages
- Marina
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Barbecue
Hotel Services
- Express check-in
- Newspaper in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
Nearby Facilities
- Grocery
- Laundry
- ATM/Banking
Family-friendly Facilities
- Toys
- Children games
Transportation
- Bicycle storage
- Bicycle rental
Public Facilities
- Parking
- Smoke-free area
Sports and Recreations
- Fishing
- Billiard
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Terrace
Business Facilities
- Meeting rooms
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Four Sisters Boatel
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
16:00 - 19:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
General Check-in 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 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
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 16:00 - 19:00 - to 11:00 |
Available rooms at The Four Sisters Boatel | 2 |
Another facilities in The Four Sisters Boatel | Romantic proposal packages, Marina, Picnic area, Garden, Barbecue |
Frequently asked question in The Four Sisters Boatel
What are available facilities at The Four Sisters Boatel?
There are top facilites at The Four Sisters Boatel such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Four Sisters Boatel?
The standard check-in time at The Four Sisters Boatel is starting from 16:00 - 19:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of The Four Sisters Boatel?
The Four Sisters Boatel is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Four Sisters Boatel?
The Four Sisters Boatel has 2 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about The Four Sisters Boatel?
The Four Sisters Boatel is well-known for its Location, Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Four Sisters Boatel
Other sources (19)
8.4
Very Good
From 19 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6
Room Comfort
8.2
Location
10.0
Service and Facilites
9.0
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Aisling
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
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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!
Susan
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 115 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
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Ryan
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Ngoc Hoa
8.0
/10
Reviewed 160 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good for kids, nice and neat boatel.
Caroline
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 175 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Millie
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 264 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 321 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Martyn
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 385 week(s) ago
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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
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Al
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 390 week(s) ago
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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.
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ANDREW
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 441 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 449 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Mr Burns
10.0
/10
Reviewed 463 week(s) ago
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Amazing stunning accommodation, Kids loved it!
Lisa
6.0
/10
Reviewed 492 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Andrew
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 493 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Angela
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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David
8.0
/10
Reviewed 520 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Friends and Family with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 387 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Propriétaire très agréable et très gentille. Bon accueille et emplacement excellent avec l'originalité en prime
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