Title: Playfair House Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=2290535&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh's historic charm awaits at this central hotel with comfy rooms, hearty breakfasts, and knowledgeable staff enhancing your Scottish adventure. ## Photo gallery for Playfair House Hotel ![Exterior - Playfair House Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/e8dbf4c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - Playfair House Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/bc1add68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Playfair House Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/a563333c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi - Playfair House Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/71ed16fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Playfair House Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/2dc6b850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Playfair House Hotel offers an elegant retreat in Edinburgh's center, just steps from Royal Mile. Travelers can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and get personalized assistance planning Edinburgh explorations from the helpful tour staff. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Room service - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=2290535&PinnedHotelID=2290535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite ![Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/71ed16fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 210 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite ![Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/3f3f3242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite ![Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/9099a770.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite ![Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/2f934acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Basic Double Room, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Cots/infant beds Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 210 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath ![Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2290600/2290535/7162d6c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping Desk - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520429/c7980809_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport Ingliston - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Playfair-House-Hotel.h2290535.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Playfair-House-Hotel.h2290535.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Playfair House Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George 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. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95783%2C-3.18116&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UJy6XqpmrkPCF9DnW0RZdoQ8fPs=) 20 Leopold Place, London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LB ### What's nearby - ![Calton Hill featuring a monument, hiking or walking and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507676/223e8598-3cc3-4f70-b3af-57e60e44424e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Calton Hill 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Edinburgh royal playhouse theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081275/d26f3d71-7376-44ad-8534-31451e98bfb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Omni Centre Edinburgh 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - St Andrew Square Tram Stop 12 min walk - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 13 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Down the Hatch 3 min walk - 1802 4 min walk - The Lantern Room 4 min walk - CC Blooms 4 min walk - The Theatre Royal Bar 4 min walk ## About this property ### Playfair House Hotel Hotel near Princes Street Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Playfair House Hotel provides amenities such as a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall and smoke-free property - Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Playfair House Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service. 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Toranj ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Georgian architecture - Reception hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Room service ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4.50 for adults and from GBP 4.50 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Hotel Twenty Edinburgh Twenty Edinburgh Hotel Twenty Edinburgh, Scotland Playfair House Edinburgh Playfair House Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Playfair House Edinburgh Playfair House Hotel Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Edinburgh Playfair House Hotel Hotel Hotel Playfair House Hotel Hotel Twenty Playfair House Hotel Hotel Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh Playfair House Hotel Hotel Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Playfair House Hotel pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Playfair House Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Playfair House Hotel? ### Where is Playfair House Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Playfair House Hotel Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 148 6 - Okay 82 4 - Poor 46 2 - Terrible 31 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 26 Apr 2020 Disliked: Staff & service No response when I called to discuss check in time, no call back. Terrible service. Would like a refund ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 11 Mar 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities I accept that for £65 a night you are not going to get a lot but the state of the décor and lighting was awful. £20 worth of paint and Polyfilla is all that it would take to bring it up to acceptable level. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 10 Mar 2020 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Unkomplizierter Check-In und Check-Out. Gute Lage zur Tram in der Neustadt. Keine direkte Beleuchtung im Zimmer. Heizung funktionierte nur irgendwann nachts, viele kleine Reparaturen sind fällig, insbesondere im Bad. Warmes Wasser erst nach längerem Laufen lassen. Schlechteres 3 Sterne Hotel als das zuvor gebuchte 2 Sterne Hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### julie 22 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Family trip to theatre excellent location 5 minutes walk great stay with two little children ##### julie Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### junix 30 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### lovin it I had the most amazing stay here! Derrick was so warm and helpful. I love my room which is walking distance to anywhere else! One of the best stays I had for a very reasonable price! ##### junix Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities I booked in to stay at this hotel in January 2019 for NYE December 2019\. I paid £440 for a suite with breakfast. The reviews were really good and location sounded great. When I got there i was told that it had new ownership since February 2019, they no longer did breakfast and no longer had a suite... we had been allocated a very basic double bedroom. No one had contacted me to inform me of this and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I obviously told the man at reception I was not happy with this but it’s NYE and so finding new accommodation would have been impossible. The receptionist contacted the manager who offered me a reduced rate of £350\. I had to accept as was held over a barrel having flown in from Bristol for NYE and potentially not having anywhere to stay. You wouldn’t pay anymore that £50 a night for the double room and so I’ve been seriously ripped off! I will say the location is great and the man in reception was as helpful as he could have been but overall to be have been looking forward to a luxury room for nearly 12 months and then having what I was given, for the price I paid was disgusting and I would not recommend this hotel for this reason. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrew 8 Dec 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Was ok Room was too small ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 16 Oct 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTING!! WILL NEVER STAY AGAIN HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING!!! Not a place to stay. I had booked 4 rooms (all paid and had booking reference as well) and upon arrival they just had one room booking. Manager couldn't contact the owner and couldn't decide anything. We waited for 40 min. Then they took us to some guest house which was at half an hour drive away from the city. Neither the manager nor the owner contacted me thereafter. The customer service team of Hotels.com sorted my problem and compensated well. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 13 Oct 2019 Disliked: Staff & service A beautiful Georgian town hotel in an excellent setting near the city centre and the Playhouse. The price is affordable. Unfortunately it is showing signs of under investment and neglect. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Line 9 Oct 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### God beliggenhed Det var et fint sted. Beliggenheden er vildt god. Tæt på prinsessegaden hvor alle butikker og spisesteder ligger. ##### Line Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Sept 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A bit dated and in need of update. Clean and comfortable, very kind and helpful reception staff, and close to nice pubs and restaurants. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Sept 2019 Liked: Staff & service Peace and quiet yet city center. Very nice neighbourhood busy but friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful hotel as always Very comfortable location ..good spacious accommodation with comfortable bed and clean as usual..Highly recommend it ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 10 Sept 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Neither cheap nor good It's a bit of a sad place in need of some TLC. Everything about the decor, bed, furnishings, bedding, etc, screams cheap. It's such a shame; it's in a fantastic location and in a lovely building. I wonder how many return visitors they get... ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Godt til prisen Nemt at komme til - tæt på det hele - flinke og hjælpsom personale - enkelt, rent, nemt. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 29 Aug 2019 Disliked: Amenities Although we selected the Playfair for its location, there were limitations to our stay that led to a little disappointment. Our room was facing the street, which meant constant traffic noise all night long. The window couldn't be opened due to noise and that made the room uncomfortably warm and stuffy. The bed was barely adequate and fairly uncomfortable. Bath facilities were just adequate but no "creature comforts" at all. The advertised breakfast was a basket left at the door with instant oatmeal, pre-packaged sugary pasties and Capri Sun "juice" so we left it. There wan't any table to sit at to enjoy a breakfast even if we'd wanted to. The best part of the experience was the location. It was a 15 minute walk to the city center and about a 30 minute walk to the castle. For the money, we expected more. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 25 Aug 2019 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities 受付なし。 朝食付きは詐欺的。 ドア前にオレンジジュースとパン1切れとインスタントおかゆが置いてあるだけ ひどい ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 19 Aug 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very tatty, water in showers is so hot they are unusable. Breakfast should have been included but all we got was oats to add boiling water to, aldi fruit juice and a chocolate pastry (not fresh). Lock held together with sellotape. Hotel taken over since I booked. Room looked nothing like those on the website. Spoke to owner who was not interested in any of my concerns. If you are looking to stay here, book a hostel as it wil be cheaper, cleaner with usable facilities. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### julian 16 Aug 2019 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### dissapointing i would have thought that a b&b in the centre of Edinburgh would have been of a much better standing , considering the ideal situation . Under dynamic management and some investment , this hotel could be really Something . get rid of the awful basement restaurent ! the smells of cooking are awful at ground level ! ##### julian Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 11 Aug 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Ich weiss zwar nicht ab wann sich ein Hotel Hotel nennen darf. Aber das war nicht mehr als ein B&B. Keine Rezeption vorhanden. Das Zimmer ziemlich abgerockt und die Sauberkeit lässt zu wünschen übrig. Gebucht hatten wir mit Frühstück. Das stand morgens vor der Zimmertür und bestand aus einer Caprisonne, ein Müsliriegel, einer Dose Poridge zum selber zubereiten und ein Schokobrötchen in Folie. Das Zimner hatte weder einen Tisch noch ausreichen Bestuhlung. Normalerweise hätten wir die Unterkunft abgelehnt. Da aber gerade Edinburgh Tattoo stattfand, waren kein Alternativen vorhanden. Mit Abstand eine der schlechtesten Unterkünfte die wir in den letzten Jahren hatten. Das PLV steht in keiner Relation. Und ich frage mich ernsthaft wie die Bewertungen zustande kommen die ja durchaus positiv sind. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Schönes Zimmer, gut erreichbar, sehr freundlicher Herr an der Rezeption. Frühstück war für "Deutsche" etwas ungewöhnlich aber ok. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Yulia 31 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The host, Derek, is the best host I have ever met. Quiet and clean home hotel. ##### Yulia Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 29 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Quite room, good size, friendly host, close to the centre whilst being away from the hustle & bustle Breakfast was a little disappointing ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 26 Jul 2019 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities sollten Sie aus dem Angebot herausnehmen, da der Zustand der Einrichtung auch über Preis-/Leistung nicht bewertbar wäre. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Maria 22 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice find Good location for what we wanted. Strange room set-up due to bathroom being an addition to room. Slightly odd that room wasn't cleaned during our stay. That said, quiet, reasonably priced & just what we wanted for the weekend. ##### Maria Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beaverbank-Place-Campus-Residence.h6915060.Hotel-Information) > > [a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh-St-Andrews-Square.h38786208.Hotel-Information) > > [St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-St-Christophers-Edinburgh-Old-Town.h45754941.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Vin-Bistro-Edinburgh.h7728219.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Princes Street Party Palace Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Princes-Street-Party-Palace-Edinburgh.h17520400.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Edinburgh.h115987.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-West.h13364.Hotel-Information) > > [Quartermile serviced apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quartermile-Serviced-Apartments.h74811613.Hotel-Information) > > [The Roseate Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Roseate-Edinburgh.h1381332.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Native-Edinburgh.h24151306.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [CODE - The Court, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-CoDE-Pod-Hostels-THE-CoURT.h36150915.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Edinburgh-Murrayfield.h579949.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > > [Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Garner-Edinburgh-Haymarket-By-IHG.h5589159.Hotel-Information) > > [House of Gods Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-House-Of-Gods-Royal-Mile.h38206083.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Goblin Ha'](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Goblin-Ha.h9843141.Hotel-Information) > > [100 Princes Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-100-Princes-Street.h74521691.Hotel-Information) ---