Wedding stays in Edinburgh

A little more space for the moments around your wedding. Thistle Suites Royal Garden offers spacious apartments and penthouse suites for couples, family and friends, with room to stay together, get ready and enjoy Edinburgh from our Queen Street address.

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Bring your favourite people together

From a quiet breakfast before the ceremony to the final touches of hair and makeup, having your own apartment makes the day feel a little easier. Our larger suites offer separate living space and kitchens, giving your wedding party a comfortable place to prepare before leaving for your venue.

Stay for the night before, make a weekend of it or arrange several apartments for family and friends. Our Two Bedroom Suites sleep three or four guests, depending on the layout, while Studios and One Bedroom Suites offer space for two. Ask us which penthouse or suite would suit your plans.

Arrange a Tour or Wedding Stay

Our New Town location makes a convenient base for an Edinburgh wedding, with venues such as the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Mansfield Traquair nearby. If your celebration is at Hopetoun House, near South Queensferry, a city stay can complement the day with transport arranged to your venue.

We have already brought wedding suppliers and venue teams together for a showcase in one of our penthouse suites. Those local relationships are part of what makes Royal Garden a thoughtful addition to your wedding plans. Tell us what you have in mind and we can discuss suitable suites and supplier introductions.

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Planning your wedding stay

Share your wedding date, overnight guest numbers and getting-ready plans with our team. We can arrange a tour and confirm suite suitability, availability and any visiting suppliers before you book. Tell us about your plans.

  • Yes. Our studios and one bedroom suites sleep two guests, while two bedroom suites sleep three or four, depending on the layout. For a larger wedding party, ask us about booking several apartments, with availability and room allocations confirmed for your dates.

  • Our spacious apartments and penthouse suites can provide a comfortable setting for wedding preparations. Tell us how many people will be getting ready, your timings and any visiting hair, makeup or photography suppliers. We will confirm the right suite and any arrangements needed before you book.

  • We have relationships with suppliers including Agapanthus Flower Studio, Freja Designer Dressmaking and Melanie Herriot. Tell us what you need and we can discuss introductions. Supplier services, availability and bookings are arranged separately.

  • We welcomed florists, dressmakers, hair and makeup artists, alongside representatives from Hopetoun House and Heritage Portfolio, into one of our penthouse suites. Ror’s Kitchen provided catering and Melanie Herriot gave a live hair and makeup demonstration, showing how the space can work for wedding preparations.

  • Royal Garden is on Queen Street in Edinburgh’s New Town, close to city venues including the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Mansfield Traquair. Hopetoun House is outside the city near South Queensferry; please plan transport to suit your ceremony and celebrations.

  • Please discuss photography plans with us before booking, including the number of people and any visiting photographers. We can explain which suite layouts may work and confirm any arrangements. If you would like photographs in the private gardens, ask us about access and any permissions required.

  • Yes, please get in touch to arrange a tour and tell us about your plans. We would love to show you around and help you understand which suites might work. Let us know about access requirements, as some suites include steps and may not be fully accessible by lift.

  • Contact our team with your wedding date, arrival and departure dates, overnight guest numbers and any getting-ready plans. We can confirm availability, rates, suite capacities and visiting supplier arrangements. Please check our Booking Terms & Suite Rules and agree any gathering plans with us in advance.