The Place

4.0 star property

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Apartment
Apartment | Private kitchen
Reception
Suite
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3HU
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • St. Andrew Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Place, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square. .This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Real Greek - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Place

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Princes Street
The Place offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Place serving guests of The Place. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Place - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 328 ft (GBP 26 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 14.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Place

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 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)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

The Place Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time? This is a great place to start.
The Place was a comfortable stay for my husband and I. As other reviews mentioned, there are no lifts in this hotel, so pack lightly! Our room was large and comfortable. If this is your first time, keep your keycard in the slot by the door to "power" the room. Every plug has a switch, including the TV. The Place is close to a lot of great eats and shopping, but we chose this specifically because it was close to the Edinburgh Bus Station to catch our 7:45am 1-day bus trip with Rabbie's Tours. First timers, this is THE PLACE to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Outstanding hotel and service, will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice inside and staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nan Ryong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay would stay again x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Edinburgh visit
Good location nice restaurants nearby and close to buses and the centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and so kind and helpful! They gave us great suggestions on where to eat and what to do. We tried a few of the restaurants they suggested and they were fantastic. We added on breakfast each morning at the hotel - and it was just as equally delicious and a great start to our morning each day. Plus they make great drinks at their bar if you want a nightcap before retiring for the night! We can’t say enough good things - we had an amazing stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

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

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Would stay again
The lady at the front desk was able to get me checked in early so I could nap after my long sleepless flight, which I really appreciated. My room and public areas were very clean and modern. Water temperature was slow to heat up and then got too hot and then was slow to cool down. Beds could have been more comfortable. Location is very convenient - short walk from a tram stop and the bus station, as well as several sites.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and spacious room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in central Edinburgh
Very nice, friendly staff. No lift, but knew that when booking. Communication with the property was good, let them know that I had mobility issues, they assured us a room with minimal stairs. Very close to trams/transit. Food was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay, El Paso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time here. Comfortable bed, great location and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perla, Brambleton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can stay any time, it's close to everything, walkable to many places. The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandria

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room, comfortable and well fitted out. Some minor maintenance issues need attention. Disappointing that there is no residents’ drinks service after the bar closes at 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Place was very helpful and friendly. The location makes walking around Edinburgh very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. Our room was clean, comfortable and had an amazing, top floor view north over the city to the Firth. Lounge, bar and breakfast area are exquisite. Only reason i didn't give straight fives is I'm 73 years old and walking up four flights of stairs wasn't fun, although the staff's speed at handling luggage lessened my efforts ten fold. A real gem in the heart of Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024