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The Place

4.0 star property

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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.
An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are tables and chairs for seating.
A restaurant with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$360
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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 Wi-Fi

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Single Room

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Edinburgh

The Place places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Place, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Princes Street and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 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

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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Place

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Place?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Place?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Place on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$360, 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 Place?

The closest beach to The Place is Portobello Beach (5 km).

What makes The Place a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Place.

Does The Place serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Place?

No, The Place does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Place?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Place?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

V good stay and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel room, located very close to the central bus station, which was important to us. Front desk staff were friendly and looked after our luggage for a few hours too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, spotless room, super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff, clean room, good price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, central to Edinburgh would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice hotel, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Smart and simple, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was the perfect hotel for our 2 days there !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good 4-star, boutique like hotel near Princes Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Truc

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