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Playfair House Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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20 Leopold Place, London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LB
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Leith stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Leith hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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

3-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Playfair House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Playfair House Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children

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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Playfair House Hotel to the airport?

Playfair House Hotel is 8.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Playfair House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Playfair House Hotel.

How close is Playfair House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.9 mi (30-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Playfair House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Playfair House Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Playfair House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Playfair House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Playfair House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Playfair House Hotel have a pool?

Playfair House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Playfair House Hotel have a restaurant?

Playfair House Hotel is home to Toranj, which features Persian/Iranian cuisine.

Does Playfair House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Playfair House Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Playfair House Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Playfair House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Stayed 3 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

pankaj

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was ok

Room was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

m

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Business 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

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Travelled with partner
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

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