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The Four Sisters Boatel

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Terrace/patio
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Breakfast area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is CA $689
CA $827 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18

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Lochrin Basin, Union Canal, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NY
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed)

  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Cabin (The Wee Sisters Houseboat)

  • 660 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Cabin (Camillia Houseboat)

  • 660 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Tollcross, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Four Sisters Boatel is near a train station and on the waterfront. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Books N’ Cup Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maki & Ramen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loudons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seven - Neighbourhood Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Four Sisters Boatel

Riverfront apartments with kitchens and balconies
A marina, WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Additionally, a free food/drink shopping service, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site. Each apartment provides an LCD TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Conveniences include a washer/dryer and a dining area, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches, such as bathrobes and slippers. Housekeeping is not available.
The Four Sisters Boatel offers 2 accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Edinburgh apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
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

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Four Sisters Boatel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Four Sisters Boatel located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Princes Street and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 12 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 11 minutes.

The Four Sisters Boatel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Communication

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ngoc Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good for kids, nice and neat boatel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propriétaire très agréable et très gentille. Bon accueille et emplacement excellent avec l'originalité en prime
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mr Burns, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A truly different awesome experience

Amazing stunning accommodation, Kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Lisa, M

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

David, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.