The Place

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Property entrance
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 561
AED 674 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room (Lower Ground)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3HU

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Real Greek - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt and Chilli Oriental - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Place

Upscale boutique hotel near Princes Street
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 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), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, laundry services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Place have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

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

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

  • Bedsheets provided

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

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

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)

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

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 14 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Place on 28 September 2025 start from $183.40, 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.

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. Princes Street and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

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