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Playfair House Hotel

3.0 star property
Edinburgh's historic charm awaits at this central hotel with comfy rooms, hearty breakfasts, and knowledgeable staff enhancing your Scottish adventure.

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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 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Playfair House Hotel is near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile 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
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20 Leopold Place, London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LB

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill featuring a monument, hiking or walking and heritage architecture
    Calton Hill
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    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

  • The Joker & the Thief
    5 min walk
  • The Lantern Room
    4 min walk
  • 1802
    4 min walk
  • Down the Hatch
    3 min walk
  • CC Blooms
    4 min walk

About this property

Playfair House Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, 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), smoke-free property and a reception hall
  • 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.
More amenities include:
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Playfair House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playfair House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Playfair House Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Playfair House Hotel located?

Located in Leith, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Playfair House Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 386 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
No response when I called to discuss check in time, no call back. Terrible service. Would like a refund
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip to theatre excellent location 5 minutes walk great stay with two little children
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

junix

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was ok

Room was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Line

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Peace and quiet yet city center. Very nice neighbourhood busy but friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

julian

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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Schönes Zimmer, gut erreichbar, sehr freundlicher Herr an der Rezeption. Frühstück war für "Deutsche" etwas ungewöhnlich aber ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host, Derek, is the best host I have ever met. Quiet and clean home hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
sollten Sie aus dem Angebot herausnehmen, da der Zustand der Einrichtung auch über Preis-/Leistung nicht bewertbar wäre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019