The Place welcomes travelers with an inviting terrace, intimate bar, and quality restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, relax with a newspaper, or visit the nearby Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Visitors consistently praise the staff's attentive service.
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, The Place is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3HU
What's nearby
St. Andrew Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princes Street
3 min walk - 0.3 km
George Street
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile
8 min walk - 0.7 km
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
Upscale boutique hotel near Princes Street
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile are located near The Place, which provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
A banquet hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Place boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
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 elevator
More
1 building
4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Built in 2011
Double-glazed windows
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
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
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Place pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Place?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Place on 2026/3/9 start from NT$2,700, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at The Place?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 35 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Place?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Place located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St James Quarter and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. George Street and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
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Reviews
The Place Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
454
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
368
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
124
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
42
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
Reviews
8/10 Good
Anne
2026/2/11
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
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.
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.
Duncan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
2025/11/17
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very courteous and friendly staff, an overall great experience
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sowndarya
2025/11/17
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
This is one of the best located hotels in Edinburgh you are generally within 20 mins walk to everything. Perfect location. Very much appreciated the free late check out and upgrade to the grand and spacious room. A very clean large room, bathroom and well equipped , which enhanced our stay and was a nice surprise.
The Place is conveniently located near the train station. The staff are warm, welcoming and had plenty of ideas for things to do and see. We received a complimentary room upgrade upon check in which was lovely. The room and bathroom was very spacious with high ceilings, large windows and it had a mystery theme. The bathroom also features a large soaker tub and double shower heads. It was also quiet. We highly recommend this hotel.
great location, room was very clean and cozy, Bed was comfortable, personnel friendly
The only downside was that the noise from outside and inside the hotel could be heard and it gets loud in the morning.
Great stay, would recommend