The Place

Name: The Place
Address: 36 York Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU, United Kingdom
Price range: room rates from per night (USD) - We Price Match!
Rating: 8.5

4 stars out of 5

36 York Place, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3HU

Highlights

- Outside terrace and hotel bar earn compliments for cocktails and drink...

Great little terrace area and bar.

- Showers and bathrooms get positive mentions for spaciousness and good...

- Extremely central location with quick access to Princes Street, St Jam...

Our stay at The place was amazing the location was good 😌

- Rooms and public areas are often described as very clean and well main...

Everything was clean and smart.

Very nice lounges and public spaces.

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Front desk [24-hour]

Bar

Family room

Luggage storage

Balcony/terrace

Breakfast

Car park [nearby]

About us

Perfect for two travelers, The Place sits in New Town within easy reach of Princes Street, Calton Hill and lively nightlife. Spacious, stylish rooms feature plush towels, toiletries, bottled water and a fridge; select rooms offer sweeping city views. Enjoy convenient concierge service, express check‑in, luggage storage, a chic bar and an exclusive outdoor pool. Steps from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and under a mile from Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, this centrally located hotel puts shopping and sightseeing on the doorstep. [Some content may be Generative AI assisted. Inaccuracies may occur.]

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Location 9.0

Service 8.9

Cleanliness 8.8

Room comfort and quality 8.4

Based on 3,240 verified reviews

Location

9.0

Service

8.9

Cleanliness

8.8

Room comfort and qua...

8.4

Value for money

8.0

Facilities

7.8

"Easy access to attractions and public transport"
"Great location, clean and safe."
"Location amazing - lovely staff and very clean"
"The room is very big, I didn’t expect that for that price."
"Very confortable beds with the matress toppers."

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9.0Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 10 meters from city center

Popular neighborhood

Exceptional for walking

More details on walking

Walkable places

Genting Casino York Place

120 m

Basement

120 m

St Paul's and St George's Church

140 m

Mathers

150 m

Mounted Gallery

150 m

Popular landmarks

Calton Hill

590 m

The Real Mary King's Close

730 m

Edinburgh Old Town

830 m

Royal Mile Street

880 m

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

900 m

Closest landmarks

Main post office

110 m

Holistic Health

160 m

Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic

190 m

The Manuscript of Monte Cassino

210 m

Ego

240 m

Value for money	8.0
Location rating	9.0
Nearest airport	Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Distance to airport	10.7 km

Select your room

1/13

Suite Room

30 m²/323 ft²

1 queen bed

City view

9.1

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

1/9

Standard Double

15 m²/161 ft²

1 double bed

City view

8.8

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/10

Cosy Double

12 m²/129 ft²

1 double bed

Recommended

Preferred by Couples

8.4

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/8

Superior Double or Twin

20 m²/215 ft²

1 double bed or 2 single beds

City view

9.0

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

1/9

Apartment - 2 Bedrooms

95 m²/1023 ft²

2 single beds

1/8

Standard Twin

13 m²/140 ft²

2 single beds

8.3

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/5

Single Room

1 single bed

City view

8.0

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/6

Small Double Room

1 semi double bed

1/6

Small Double Room

1 semi double bed

1/6

DOUBLE Small Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Frequently asked questions

The Place features car park nearby for all visitors traveling with a vehicle. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

While remaining at The Place, start off your trip by checking out the closest destinations that are within close proximity to the property which include Genting Casino York Place, Basement, and St Paul's and St George's Church.

While lounging at The Place, delight in your evening or night out at Pivo Caffé, The Voodoo Rooms, and CC Blooms to make the most out of your nightlife.

While remaining at The Place, enjoy your early morning or evening stroll at nearby park which include Malleny Garden, King George V Park Playground, and Heriot Hill Nursery Playground.

Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given The Place an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more complete customer testimonials and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Place an average rating of 8.2. You can check out more comprehensive customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

The Place’s neighborhood is New Town which consists of popular restaurants such as The Conan Doyle, The Newsroom Bar & Eatery, and Tiles Bar.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

The closest airport to The Place is Edinburgh Airport, 11.0 km away.

More about The Place

The Place

The Place is a distinct addition to Edinburgh and a smart choice for travelers. This hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions, conveniently located for travelers to explore. Go beyond the touristy and get deeper into the offerings of Edinburgh with a stay at The Place, located merely 1.0 km from Edinburgh Castle.
The Place provides a range services and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. The hotel provides front desk services such as concierge service and luggage storage for guests' convenience. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room.
Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hotel to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Feel right at home during your stay at The Place. In-room entertainment such as cable TV, is provided for guests in select rooms. The hotel also offers a coffee or tea maker in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer and toiletries in some select rooms.

Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at The Place. A night in at the hotel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
Never let a day go wasted when you're at The Place with all the activities and facilities provided. Have some easy fun without traveling far, while playing ping-pong table at The Place.

Around the property

Take some time to explore Edinburgh during your stay at the hotel. An afternoon of browsing the works at Royal Yacht Britannia located 3.0 km away can familiarize you with the local art scene.

Reasons to stay here

Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 99% of the city's accommodation.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good7.8

Facilities

Languages spoken

English
French
Hungarian
Polish
Romanian
Spanish

Internet access

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Internet
Internet services
Wi-Fi in public areas

Things to do, ways to relax

Table tennis

Cleanliness and safety

Anti-viral cleaning products
Cashless payment service
Daily disinfection in all rooms
Daily disinfection in common areas
First aid kit
Hot water linen and laundry washing
Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
Room sanitization opt-out available
Rooms sanitized between stays
Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
Shared stationery removed
Staff trained in safety protocol

Dining, drinking, and snacking

Bar
Breakfast [buffet]
Breakfast service

Services and conveniences

Concierge
Daily housekeeping
Elevator unavailable
Heating in public area
Indoor venue for special events
Invoice provided
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Outdoor venue for special events
Safety deposit boxes
Shared lounge/TV area
Smoke-free property
Smoking area
Terrace
Xerox/fax in business center

For the kids

Family/child friendly
Family room
Kids meal

Access

Allergy-free rooms
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Check-in/out [express]
Fire extinguisher
Front desk [24-hour]
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed unavailable
Safety/security feature
Security [24-hour]
Service animals are welcome
Smoke alarms

Getting around

Car park [nearby]
Rental car

Available in all rooms

Accessible by stairs
Baby cot (upon request)
Carpeting
Closet
Clothes rack
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Electric kettle
Free bottled water unavailable
Hair dryer
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Internet access – wireless
Ironing facilities
Linens
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Safety/security feature
Satellite/cable channels
Shower
Sleep comfort items
Smoke detector
Socket near the bed
Toiletries
Towels
Trash cans
Walk-in shower

Food and dining

Breakfast options

Continental
Full English/Irish

Restaurants on site

Restaurant

Cuisine: British

Location

36 York Place, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3HU

Exceptional9.0

Location

Airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
10.7 km
Dundee Airport (DND)
56.4 km

Public transportation

Edinburgh Train Station
490 m
Haymarket Train Station
2.1 km

Hospital or clinic

Holistic Health
160 m

Shopping

Ocean Terminal
2.8 km

Convenience store

Tesco Express
190 m

Cash withdrawal

ATM
130 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks

Calton Hill
590 m
The Real Mary King's Close
730 m
Edinburgh Old Town
830 m
Royal Mile Street
880 m
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
900 m
National Museum of Scotland
1.0 km
Edinburgh Castle
1.1 km
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1.2 km
Arthur's Seat
2.2 km
Royal Yacht Britannia
3.0 km

Nearby landmarks

Main post office
110 m
Genting Casino York Place
120 m
Basement
120 m
St Paul's and St George's Church
140 m
Mathers
150 m
Mounted Gallery
150 m
Holistic Health
160 m
John Lewis
160 m
Stand Comedy Club
180 m
National Portrait Gallery
190 m

Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Baby cot/crib available upon request

Children 3-3 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.

Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults

Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.

Others

All the rooms at the property are non-smoking.
Effective October 1, 2025, a 5% Visitor Levy will apply to all bookings for stays on or after July 24, 2026. The Visitor Levy is payable directly to the property at check-in and applies only to the first five days of the stay. The amount for the Visitor Levy may differ from the amount displayed at the time of booking.
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 15:00
Check-out until: 11:00

Extras

Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 15.95 GBP

The property

Year property opened: 2015
Number of floors: 3
Room voltage: 240
Number of rooms : 47
Most recent renovation: 2023
Non-smoking rooms/floors: yes
Number of restaurants: 0
Number of bars/lounges: 1

Reviews of The Place from real guests

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8.5

Excellent

From 642 reviews

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Location9.0
Service score 8.9 out of 10
Service8.9
Cleanliness score 8.8 out of 10
Cleanliness8.8
Room comfort and quality score 8.4 out of 10
Room comfort and quality8.4
Value for money score 8 out of 10
Value for money8.0
Facilities score 7.8 out of 10
Facilities7.8

Review summary

Guests have praised the helpful and passionate staff who went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. The hotel's convenient location was also appreciated, with guests noting its proximity to attractions. Furthermore, the cleanliness of the hotel was top-notch, with guests expressing satisfaction with the super cleaned room and the very clean facilities. The rooms were also pleasingly decorated, with a good size and wonderful view. The friendly staff added to a welcoming atmosphere.

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10.0
Exceptional
Yoonjeong from South Korea
Solo traveler
Cosy Double
Stayed 4 nights in September 2025
“Cozy and wonderful accommodation..”
The Place Hotel is close to Waverley Station and very convenient for walking to St. Giles' Cathedral and the University of Edinburgh on the Royal Mile. The staff were friendly, and the toilet and shower facilities were excellent. The view of the sky through the ceiling windows was truly beautiful accommodation.^^
Reviewed September 14, 2025
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10.0
Exceptional
HANNA from South Korea
Solo traveler
Superior Double or Twin
Stayed 3 nights in October 2024
“It was really good :)”
First of all, it's less than a 10-minute walk from the station and located in a quiet area, so I didn't experience any noise while sleeping. There is no elevator, but the staff is helpful! Most importantly, I have fond memories of enjoying Scotch whisky at the bar at a reasonable price while listening to the kind bartender's explanations. :)
Reviewed November 05, 2024
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9.2
Exceptional
colin from Canada
Solo traveler
Cosy Double
Stayed 3 nights in June 2026
“Great Hotel - Shame about the beds”
I really enjoyed staying here but the bed was not very comfortable at all. A bed upgrade and this place would be amazing
Reviewed June 15, 2026
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We are sorry to hear our beds did not meet your expectations, but we have forwarded your feedback to management, who will look into the matter as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming you back to Edinburgh soon! Warm wishes, Front Desk
Responded June 16, 2026
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9.2
Exceptional
MINSEO from South Korea
Solo traveler
Cosy Double
Stayed 1 night in April 2024
“It was very good.”
I had a pleasant stay in a warm atmosphere, possibly due to the high-ceilinged buildings unique to Scotland. Breakfast is available for purchase, but you need to inform them that you’ll be having breakfast in the morning for confirmation. Please note that the bar and restaurant may not be open at all times.
Reviewed May 01, 2024
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10.0
Exceptional
博涵 from China
Couple
Standard Twin
Stayed 1 night in April 2026
“Nice Stay”
Overall a pleasant experience at a fair price — the staffs were friendly and efficient, the room was big and clean, and most main attractions were within 30 mins’ walk. We will consider another stay here next time travelling.
Reviewed April 10, 2026
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a great review. We will be sure to pass on the lovely feedback to the team! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay, and would be more than happy to welcome you back to our hotel during your next visit to Edinburgh. The Place Hotel
Responded April 12, 2026
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