Playfair House Hotel

3 stars
20 Leopold Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
+44 131 623 3297
7,3
Good
based on 241 reviews
241 reviews
Fri 8/5
-
Sat 9/5
1 room, 2 guests
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Overview

Under a 20-minute stroll from Edinburgh Bus Station, Playfair House Hotel provides guests with an ideal base when in Edinburgh. It also features luggage storage, room service and a BBQ/picnic area.

There are a variety of amenities available to those staying at the hotel, including a tour desk and a ticket service.

The rooms feature a bathtub, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathrooms have a shower and offer a hair dryer.

Local tourist attractions close to Playfair House Hotel include Princes Street Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Princes Street. Guests are also able to visit Scottish Parliament and St Andrew Square.

7,3
Good rating
Based on 241 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Playfair House Hotel

  • Room service
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

General

  • Storage available

Reviews of Playfair House Hotel

7,3
Good
241 verified ratings
Wonderful
80
Very good
43
Good
35
Okay
25
Fair
24
Mediocre
10
Poor
24

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's convenient location near the city center and transport links, as well as the good wifi. However, many guests expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness, bathroom conditions, and bed comfort. Some noted issues with noise and maintenance, but overall the location and value for price were highlighted positively.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort3.5 out of 10
Bathroom2.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Kevin, Oct 2018
Pros (+) Cozy, quiet, and just right to get away from the city hustle while staying within walking distance to everything.
Cons (-) They don't include washcloths for some reason..
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Beautiful decor in this two hundred year old house, great included breakfast, close to main restaurants and short walk to old town
Cons (-) Double bed was too small, got quite hot because of no ac in the summer

Location

20 Leopold Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill312 m
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.8 km
  • St. Andrew Square0.8 km
  • Holyrood Palace0.8 km
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.9 km
  • The Royal Mile1 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral1.1 km
  • Princes Street1.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens1.2 km
  • National Museum of Scotland1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle1.5 km
  • Grassmarket1.5 km

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Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Playfair House Hotel

  • Where is Playfair House Hotel located?

    Playfair House Hotel is located at 20 Leopold Place in Abbeyhill, 1,1 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Calton Hill is the closest landmark to Playfair House Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Playfair House Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Playfair House Hotel.

  • How far is Playfair House Hotel from the airport?

    Playfair House Hotel is 11,9 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Playfair House Hotel is 55,8 km from Dundee.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

9,0
1,1 km
Edinburgh Turnhouse
11,9 km

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