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Playfair House Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
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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

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

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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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.
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20 Leopold Place, London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LB

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
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬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), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, a reception hall and luggage storage
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
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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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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.

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