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Smith Place Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, near Princes Street

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Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Smith Place Hotel provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (1)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room (6) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (6)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room (7) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (3)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (4)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (9)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Accessible (8)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3-5 Smith Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 8NT

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Calton Hill - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mother Superior - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Newbarns Brewery Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leith Depot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Coffee & Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smith Place Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Smith Place Hotel provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Smith Place Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 32 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Not just Coffee

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Place Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smith Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Smith Place Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Smith Place Hotel located?

Located in Leith, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Leith Links, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 3 mi (5 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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Smith Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 176 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I enjoyed our time at this hotel, it was very clean and was greeted by a lovely receptionist during the day. Self-check in is very easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was very clean with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to tram, bakeries, pubs, and restaurants that aren’t overrun by large and loud groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property for the value and location (next to major route for trams and buses to the center, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and grocery store all nearby). Room was clean and even though we were on the first floor, very quiet. Electric tea pot with tea, coffee and biscuits were a nice touch. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. 30 minutes walk to the center and safe at night to do so. The location itself was very nice and quiet from the bustling center, really appreciated all the locally owned shops nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhiti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an overall positive experience at this property and it's a good place to stay for a short quick trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

galuh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really love this place Good location Clean Kind staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, very convenient for good restaurants and bars, buses and trams. Hotel was basic but suited our needs as we spent most of the time out in Edinburgh. Room dmall but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bernd Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are very Small. Área around the hotel transmits a sense of “unease” at night. Otherwise, a good “price-value” ratio. Conveniente y Locatel near a main thoroughfare. Public transport a block away. Staff (specially Noura) top-notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugues

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good, tank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were lovely and the room itself was clean, as was the bed. The bathroom however stunk of damp but on the surface it looked clean to be fair, could have been the lack of ventilation. It wouldn’t put me off staying there again. Enjoyed my stay overall and would consider the hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was great and friendly. We asked for a fan and in spite of the language barrier she gave us a cooler for the room which helped with the heat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, helpful staff. A bit of a walk from old town but it is right on the tram line. You can go outside and catch a tram right to the airport. Rooms are small but very nice. Lots of restaurants and pubs around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean room, excellent location, very nice staff. Only hitch was that the curtain for the skylight wouldn't close, but the nice lady at the front desk offered up some beers as an apology. Worked for me! Oh and they deactivated our room code prior to checkout time. Luckily there was someone at the front desk to give us an actual key card. All in all, great though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smith place

Staff were friendly but hard to find most of the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahdet

Perfect lo

Just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smith Place Hotel

Super clean, friendly staff, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and great shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mingxian

Disliked: Staff & service
There was no reception, couldn’t get in. Room is too small. Hard to wash my face.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful little spot for our quick stay in Edinburgh. The room was spotless and comfortable, with some local beer as a welcome present and a kettle to make coffee/tea. The location was extremely convenient with some excellent cafes and restaurants in the area and just steps away from bus/tram stops for easy access to the Old Town and Waverly Station. They also offer free luggage storage which was super convenient when were checking out in the morning and had some time to explore before our train in the evening. The only small downside was no AC in the room which got a bit hot during the day, but wasn't a problem in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Simple, clean hotel. Friendly receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quit. Easy to get inn and out of town whit the tram system
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An urban hotel located on a cul-de-sac. Conveniently located along the tram line. A very clean, small room. It has an updated bathroom with a rain shower. Nice. The exterior needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central and well priced
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Maria

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
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