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Smith Place Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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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)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (3)

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 (2)

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)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room (6)

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 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Room (7)

Family Room (7)

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 (1)

Highlights

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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (9)

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

View all photos for Double Room (5)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (5)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Smith Place Hotel you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Princes Street and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Royal Mile. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Leith hotel, attractions include Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square.

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/cafe, near Princes Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Smith Place Hotel also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and express check-out. A complete renovation of Smith Place Hotel was completed in January 2020.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Smith Place Hotel offers 9 accommodations with free toiletries. Digital televisions are provided.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Smith Place Hotel?

Smith Place Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Smith Place Hotel?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smith Place Hotel on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$98.35, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Smith Place Hotel?

The closest beach to Smith Place Hotel is Portobello Beach (4.2 km).

Does Smith Place Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smith Place Hotel?

No, Smith Place Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smith Place Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smith Place Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Smith Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 118 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Evie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed a cheap but good quality hotel for a one night stay and this was perfect! small room but for somewhere i only have to sleep it was ideal. lovely modern bathroom and overall a clean and comfy room. definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor nights sleep
The room was very small, smallest I’ve stayed in at a hotel. We did not sleep well due to a light flashing from the smoke alarm flashing non stop every minute. We reported this only to be told they knew it was faulty before letting the room to us and told there was nothing they could do. It is hard to understand how the staff thought this was ok, or why they did not have a maintenance team who could fix the problem in a timely way. Having a bad nights sleep is unacceptable. The room was clean enough, the shower was good. The windows where very dirty and there was scaffolding outside the window. I would not stay here again and would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed on the tram link from.airport but still walkable up to the port and into the city. Lots of dining options on Leith road. Room was just as needed for a 2 night stop over to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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