Smith Place Hotel

3.0 star property
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Daily English breakfast (GBP 15 per person)
Reception
Family Room (7)
Lobby lounge
Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3-5 Smith Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 8NT
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Calton Hill
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room (6)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (7)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room (1)

  • 11.76 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (9)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Accessible (8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Smith Place Hotel in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 18 min walk
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artisan Roast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Persevere Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Harp & Castle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪275 Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leith Depot - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Smith Place Hotel

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Royal Mile
Smith Place Hotel offers 9 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Not just Coffee or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Not just Coffee - Onsite coffee shop.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking available (GBP 32 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–1:00 PM: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Not just Coffee

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Renovated entire property – January 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 32 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smith Place Hotel Hotel
Smith Place Hotel Edinburgh
Smith Place Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Smith Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 115 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jingwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was so nice! She expedited my room so I can check in early. It was a good stay, quiet, and public transport was close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dafydd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shah Muhammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t mention on the website that there’s no window. The room was like prison cell. There’s no one at night to help,The wifi doesn’t work at all.going off and on.Better to stay a bit expensive but with facilities.we didn’t enjoy at all to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean area with easy access to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Fair accommodation, good location but stuffy rooms
Location for the hotel was excellent, a quick tram ride into town or a 30min walk. There were also plenty of cafes, bars and shops nearby. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean with a very good shower. However, the tiny sink made it difficult and the general cramped nature of the room also was tricky. The main downside for us however was the uncomfortably warm temperature. We turned our radiator down to zero but still the room was stiflingly hot at all times, and the window would not stay open, so we had to wedge something there to get a breeze in. The room was also not at all private, with the window looking out immediately to the gate for guests to enter and exit. Some blinds/frosted glass/net curtains would have allowed more privacy. There were also lots of marks on floor, walls and furniture giving a very tired look. It was fine for a short stay and we didn't spend much time in the accommodation so didn't bother us too much, but the heat did prevent us from having good quality sleep. There is also no one in reception except for hours when as a guest, you are typically out exploring (12-8). A tip for other guests regarding parking - there is pay and display parking in nearby streets (free on Sundays) but you can drop bags by the hotel as the street is quite quiet, and then go to park in the free street parking around the Easter Road Football Grounds (around 15mins walk away) as long as you're comfortable leaving your car on the street (we had no issues).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Satish

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location and hotel were perfect for my short stay as a solo traveler. The bathroom was clean, the staff was the absolute best, they had delicious cookies in the room and candy at reception. The women at the reception were knowledgeable, sweet, caring and helpful. I would definitely come back here if I'm in Edinburgh. The location is walkable; you can walk to the closest tram/bus stations and have tons of shopping and dining options you could walk to and make the most out of your time in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Clarence

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No WiFi on the first day. The room was tiny and the bed was less comfortable than a couch. The staff was nice although not always available and they sometimes chatted loudly in the hallways. The walls are thin and you can hear everyone’s footsteps. Considering the price, I would stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was the highlight, great pressure and heat, room was nice and clean, solid overall place to stay at a reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in an accessible room as it was the only room available for our dates. The bed was positioned against the wall so making it difficult and inconvenient for the second person. The bathroom was very smelly, constant damp as the extractor fan didn't work and you couldn't open the window that was covered in black mould. Not a good situation for anyone, especially medically vulnerable. The hotel is in a pretty good position for accessing the city if you're happy to walk (we did 11 miles) and there are loads of cafés eateries on Leith Walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Louis-Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, well located but very small Not easy to park around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamira

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean. Staff were very accommodating. Easy access to city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ms Kuldip

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Parking has been nightmare, i guess i didn't see any reviews on it. Had to park in a multistorey and get a cab over. Not great having a open floir shower. Overall, paid four star prices for a 2 hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
I liked the access code system for getting into your room, very good for flexibility. Nice room and very clean. However, I found the staff difficult to contact & the mattress was like a hammock, needs replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rovie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight for an embassy appointment, very accessible to transport, coffee shops and stores nearby. Staff friendly and very accommodating. Toilet and shower room modern, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jasbinder

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Manju, hampshire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not far from station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

qauser

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Our stay for a night was ok but it's not the worth of money you spend for a night. We could have got more in this budget. Like free parking and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Hotel was great. Very clean and great value for price paid. Room large and beds comfortable. Location easy to get to by tram.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

S M

Good location. Systems and staff were excellent. Room fine but bed too small and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024