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The Four Sisters Boatel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly apartment with a marina, near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed)
Interior
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, LCD TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
The current price is AU$636
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

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Lochrin Basin, Union Canal, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NY
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Canal view

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Cabin (Camillia Houseboat)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 61 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Luxury Cabin (The Wee Sisters Houseboat)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 61 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Edinburgh awaits you at The Four Sisters Boatel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Princes Street and Grassmarket. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features an LCD TV with digital channels, along with a washer/dryer, a balcony and an iPod dock. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes and slippers, while a Select Comfort bed and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. A living room, a dining area and WiFi are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .This pet-friendly apartment building offers a marina, a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cameo Picturehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loudons Fountainbridge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maki & Ramen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cave - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L’artigiano Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Four Sisters Boatel

Family-friendly apartment with a marina, near Edinburgh Castle
The Four Sisters Boatel offers its guests a marina. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The Four Sisters Boatel.

This 4-star Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
The Four Sisters Boatel offers 2 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. 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. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Bed rails
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Corner guards
  • Highchair
  • Stair gate

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Couples/private dining
  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 40 per stay
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • IPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a state park
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Fishing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 2 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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
Express check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Four Sisters Boatel?

The Four Sisters Boatel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Four Sisters Boatel?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Four Sisters Boatel on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$635.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Four Sisters Boatel?

The closest beach to The Four Sisters Boatel is Portobello Beach (6.3 km).

What makes The Four Sisters Boatel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as comfy beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Four Sisters Boatel.

Is The Four Sisters Boatel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free food shopping service and laundry facilities, as well as baby monitors and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Four Sisters Boatel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Four Sisters Boatel?

No, The Four Sisters Boatel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Four Sisters Boatel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Four Sisters Boatel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Ngoc Hoa

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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