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Moored in the Lochrin Basin, within a short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, The Four Sisters Boatel is a four star, luxury, self-catering houseboat. The accommodation includes free WiFi access and stylish bedrooms.

If you want to stay in somewhere a little different, the wee sisters boatel has it. Location a few streets from main attractions with excellent facilities, clean, warm, little extra comforts, self catering.

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8.9
Fabulous
181 reviews
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£336
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Get out on the water (without ever leaving the dock!) on a commercial boat. Guests have access to a partial or entire boat, yacht or houseboat, which will remain docked throughout the stay. Meals and additional services may be available -- a nautical getaway awaits.
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  • Avg. price/night: £245
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,912 reviews
    Great location and a nice room quite modern , good bed and plenty of space in the room. Short walk from the tram and the Royal Yacht Britannia
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £314
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,268 reviews
    Setting of hotel - have never stayed on a boat before. Wonderful breakfast, friendly staff and huge bed. Everything exceptional quality and so clean.
    Sally
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £336
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 181 reviews
    Loved staying on a houseboat - a first for us! It was very comfortable, well equipped and in a great location.
    Colette
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £314
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,268 reviews
    Loved the concept of the hotel boat, it was clean , well presented , comfortable and the staff were really friendly.
    George
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £336
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 181 reviews
    First time on a houseboat so new experience, great location, breakfast basket was good, comfortable beds.
    Roland
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £314
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,268 reviews
    We had a Queen room which was quite compact but the space was well utilised providing outstanding comfort. The boat was o a great location; 10min walk to Royal Yacht Britannia and only a short bus ride into Edinburgh city centre.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £314
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,268 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Quirky hotel boat. Beautiful rooms. Spotlessly clean. Amazing comfy beds!! Continental breakfast was excellent with a wide range of foods. Great area with plenty restaurants to choose from.
    Morag
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £314
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,268 reviews
    I felt deceived, not saying this is "boat hotel " Very small narrow rooms with incline... The sink was so small... Breakfast so uncomfortable to have because of the incline Not recommend, beware!!
    Gali Simhony
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £314
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,268 reviews
    Beautifully restored Art Deco styled boat hotel.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £336
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 181 reviews
    Great location, great facilities. Loved the house boat.
    Judith Grehan
    Family with young children