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The Place

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Reception
Apartment | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3HU
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

City Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room Lower Ground

  • Sleeps 2

Small Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Place

4-star boutique hotel near Edinburgh Castle
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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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, Mastercard, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. 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 Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Place on Mar 15, 2026 start from $99, 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. 455 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Staff couldn't do enough for you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location everything within walking distance and plenty of shops and restaurants near by. Lovely clean hotel and friendly staff would highly recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoxira

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It would have been good to know there was no lift. Lots of stairs. Cashless bar and reception. Only snacks in the hotel were small bag of peanuts. The room was too hot.bed not that comfortable but too. Was big. No bath. Plenty hot water. Breakfast tasted great but service slow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly arrivals by the staff. Great opportunity for a short and sharp break away. Lovely hotel great room although a little stuffy but that’s the only criticism.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate and well presented, no issues with check-in, very helpful front of house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sowndarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place is very, rooms are very neat and big room organised very well, we liked the service as well at this place I recommend this to my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very courteous and friendly staff, an overall great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exellent Service I would highly recommend to anyone who is coming to Edinburgh and lookong to stay. Top Notch!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, close to plenty of transport options. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stuff we’re super friendly, rooms were clean Great location shower was odd, as it took up the whole room as water was everywhere. TV was slow to work. Despite minor things, our stay was great and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was all very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the staff were super helpful and and attentive. The hotel is in a great location, a short walk to the National Galleries and close to a variety of excellent restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hunter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upgraded to a Robbie Burns suite. Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located on York Place. You can walk to all the main tourists sites. It's very close to a tram station so easy access to and from the airport. I was booked in a cosy double room and there was a problem with heating. The staff were super helpful and moved me to another room and gave me an upgrade! The hotel is in New Town, a lovely area of Edinburgh and I would recommend staying in this area. Lots of great eating options and really close to everything without being in the tourist area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Place had so many mixed reviews but honestly we couldn’t have asked for more!!! Stunning room, clearly refurbished recently, the friendliest staff who couldn’t do more to help. We didn’t eat at the hotel as you have so many amazing restaurants on your doorstep. However we did utilise the bar and again, great staff and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025