See all properties

Playfair House Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian hotel near Princes Street

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Playfair House Hotel

Exterior
View from property
Lobby
Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)
View from property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

View in a map
20 Leopold Place, London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LB
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

You may also like

Ad
Serves lunch and dinner

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Old Town Edinburgh
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,008 reviews
$216 nightly
The price is $272
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Leith stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Leith hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Playfair House Hotel

3-star Georgian hotel near Princes Street
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Playfair House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Playfair House Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Bed sheets
Premier Inn Edinburgh - Princes Street
Edinburgh City Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 249 reviews
$183 nightly
The price is $230
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Premier Inn Edinburgh - Princes Street

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Twenty Edinburgh
Twenty Edinburgh
Hotel Twenty Edinburgh, Scotland
Playfair House Edinburgh
Playfair House
Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh
Playfair House Edinburgh
Playfair House
Hotel Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Playfair House Hotel Hotel
Hotel Playfair House Hotel
Hotel Twenty
Playfair House Hotel Hotel
Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh
Playfair House Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Playfair House Hotel to the airport?

Playfair House Hotel is 8.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Playfair House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Playfair House Hotel.

How close is Playfair House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.9 mi (38-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Playfair House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Playfair House Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Playfair House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Playfair House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Playfair House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Playfair House Hotel have a pool?

Playfair House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Playfair House Hotel have a restaurant?

Playfair House Hotel is home to Toranj, which features Persian/Iranian cuisine.

Does Playfair House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Playfair House Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Playfair House Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Playfair House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 386 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
No response when I called to discuss check in time, no call back. Terrible service. Would like a refund
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I accept that for £65 a night you are not going to get a lot but the state of the décor and lighting was awful. £20 worth of paint and Polyfilla is all that it would take to bring it up to acceptable level.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unkomplizierter Check-In und Check-Out. Gute Lage zur Tram in der Neustadt. Keine direkte Beleuchtung im Zimmer. Heizung funktionierte nur irgendwann nachts, viele kleine Reparaturen sind fällig, insbesondere im Bad. Warmes Wasser erst nach längerem Laufen lassen. Schlechteres 3 Sterne Hotel als das zuvor gebuchte 2 Sterne Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip to theatre excellent location 5 minutes walk great stay with two little children
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

junix

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

lovin it

I had the most amazing stay here! Derrick was so warm and helpful. I love my room which is walking distance to anywhere else! One of the best stays I had for a very reasonable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked in to stay at this hotel in January 2019 for NYE December 2019. I paid £440 for a suite with breakfast. The reviews were really good and location sounded great. When I got there i was told that it had new ownership since February 2019, they no longer did breakfast and no longer had a suite... we had been allocated a very basic double bedroom. No one had contacted me to inform me of this and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I obviously told the man at reception I was not happy with this but it’s NYE and so finding new accommodation would have been impossible. The receptionist contacted the manager who offered me a reduced rate of £350. I had to accept as was held over a barrel having flown in from Bristol for NYE and potentially not having anywhere to stay. You wouldn’t pay anymore that £50 a night for the double room and so I’ve been seriously ripped off! I will say the location is great and the man in reception was as helpful as he could have been but overall to be have been looking forward to a luxury room for nearly 12 months and then having what I was given, for the price I paid was disgusting and I would not recommend this hotel for this reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was ok

Room was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTING!! WILL NEVER STAY AGAIN

HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING!!! Not a place to stay. I had booked 4 rooms (all paid and had booking reference as well) and upon arrival they just had one room booking. Manager couldn't contact the owner and couldn't decide anything. We waited for 40 min. Then they took us to some guest house which was at half an hour drive away from the city. Neither the manager nor the owner contacted me thereafter. The customer service team of Hotels.com sorted my problem and compensated well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
A beautiful Georgian town hotel in an excellent setting near the city centre and the Playhouse. The price is affordable. Unfortunately it is showing signs of under investment and neglect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Line

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

God beliggenhed

Det var et fint sted. Beliggenheden er vildt god. Tæt på prinsessegaden hvor alle butikker og spisesteder ligger.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated and in need of update. Clean and comfortable, very kind and helpful reception staff, and close to nice pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Peace and quiet yet city center. Very nice neighbourhood busy but friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful hotel as always

Very comfortable location ..good spacious accommodation with comfortable bed and clean as usual..Highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Neither cheap nor good

It's a bit of a sad place in need of some TLC. Everything about the decor, bed, furnishings, bedding, etc, screams cheap. It's such a shame; it's in a fantastic location and in a lovely building. I wonder how many return visitors they get...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Godt til prisen

Nemt at komme til - tæt på det hele - flinke og hjælpsom personale - enkelt, rent, nemt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
Although we selected the Playfair for its location, there were limitations to our stay that led to a little disappointment. Our room was facing the street, which meant constant traffic noise all night long. The window couldn't be opened due to noise and that made the room uncomfortably warm and stuffy. The bed was barely adequate and fairly uncomfortable. Bath facilities were just adequate but no "creature comforts" at all. The advertised breakfast was a basket left at the door with instant oatmeal, pre-packaged sugary pasties and Capri Sun "juice" so we left it. There wan't any table to sit at to enjoy a breakfast even if we'd wanted to. The best part of the experience was the location. It was a 15 minute walk to the city center and about a 30 minute walk to the castle. For the money, we expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
受付なし。 朝食付きは詐欺的。 ドア前にオレンジジュースとパン1切れとインスタントおかゆが置いてあるだけ ひどい
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tatty, water in showers is so hot they are unusable. Breakfast should have been included but all we got was oats to add boiling water to, aldi fruit juice and a chocolate pastry (not fresh). Lock held together with sellotape. Hotel taken over since I booked. Room looked nothing like those on the website. Spoke to owner who was not interested in any of my concerns. If you are looking to stay here, book a hostel as it wil be cheaper, cleaner with usable facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

julian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

dissapointing

i would have thought that a b&b in the centre of Edinburgh would have been of a much better standing , considering the ideal situation . Under dynamic management and some investment , this hotel could be really Something . get rid of the awful basement restaurent ! the smells of cooking are awful at ground level !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ich weiss zwar nicht ab wann sich ein Hotel Hotel nennen darf. Aber das war nicht mehr als ein B&B. Keine Rezeption vorhanden. Das Zimmer ziemlich abgerockt und die Sauberkeit lässt zu wünschen übrig. Gebucht hatten wir mit Frühstück. Das stand morgens vor der Zimmertür und bestand aus einer Caprisonne, ein Müsliriegel, einer Dose Poridge zum selber zubereiten und ein Schokobrötchen in Folie. Das Zimner hatte weder einen Tisch noch ausreichen Bestuhlung. Normalerweise hätten wir die Unterkunft abgelehnt. Da aber gerade Edinburgh Tattoo stattfand, waren kein Alternativen vorhanden. Mit Abstand eine der schlechtesten Unterkünfte die wir in den letzten Jahren hatten. Das PLV steht in keiner Relation. Und ich frage mich ernsthaft wie die Bewertungen zustande kommen die ja durchaus positiv sind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Schönes Zimmer, gut erreichbar, sehr freundlicher Herr an der Rezeption. Frühstück war für "Deutsche" etwas ungewöhnlich aber ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host, Derek, is the best host I have ever met. Quiet and clean home hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite room, good size, friendly host, close to the centre whilst being away from the hustle & bustle Breakfast was a little disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
sollten Sie aus dem Angebot herausnehmen, da der Zustand der Einrichtung auch über Preis-/Leistung nicht bewertbar wäre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice find

Good location for what we wanted. Strange room set-up due to bathroom being an addition to room. Slightly odd that room wasn't cleaned during our stay. That said, quiet, reasonably priced & just what we wanted for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity