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The Place

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Princes Street

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A grand entrance with a large, ornate doorway, flanked by two black gates.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted sign reading "The Place," and a seating area with blue chairs.
A restaurant with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are tables and chairs for seating.
An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3HU
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a bathroom with a toilet and a sink.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a round table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a skylight.

Cosy Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a wooden wardrobe.

Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a mirror.

Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and large windows with a view of a brick building.

Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center retreat .At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square, both within a 5-minute walk. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Place

4-star boutique hotel near Princes Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the boutique The Place.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Place offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 26 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 35
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70 per night.
  • Cribs (infant 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 15.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 26 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70 per night

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 fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Place Edinburgh
Place Hotel Edinburgh
The Place Hotel
The Place Edinburgh
The Place Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Place to the airport?

The Place is 8.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Place?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Place on Aug 3, 2026 start from $252, 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.

Does The Place have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Place.

How close is The Place to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.1 mi (38-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Place offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Place, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Place?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Place?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 35 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Place?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Place have a pool?

The Place does not have a pool.

Does The Place have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Place have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Place to downtown Edinburgh?

The Place is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Place Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay of our trip so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice friendly staff with easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leo

V good stay and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful, clean and spacious with all amenities required to make our stay extemely comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really great stay at The Place. Good location, room was amazing and staff were really friendly and helpful. We loved it and would go back in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was very good, quiet comfortable, close to everything and half price of the Hilton
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and had everything We needed for the stay.Close to everything and worth our money!We will book again next time😍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent accommodation, friendly staff, all amenities in the room and the bedding was the best
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, spotless room, super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice reception and bar area. The room was functional but have stayed in nicer/cosier rooms for less cost.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, prime location, friendly staff and a really nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff, clean room, good price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff, room clean and cosy, bar comfortable and prices fair.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, central to Edinburgh would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice hotel, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharif

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and helpful room was very clean and got cleaned eveyday
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ava Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff were all lovely and easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Smart and simple, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was the perfect hotel for our 2 days there !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good 4-star, boutique like hotel near Princes Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FLERIDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from train station; outstanding customer service from staff. Hotel is very clean and room is spacious with extra heater! Large bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Truc

Clean room, strong internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Winifred Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet. I had no breakfast so cannot rate that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026