SMITH PLACE HOTEL, Edinburgh

Smith Place Hotel sits on Leith Walk, a vibrant thoroughfare lined with cafés, restaurants, pubs, and shops. The tram stop is just a two-minute walk, with services running directly to the city centre and Edinburgh Airport (13 km). Bus routes are equally close, and Edinburgh Waverley station is a 30-minute walk or 15 minutes by tram/bus. The Edinburgh Playhouse is a 17-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is considered one of the best for walkability, with numerous dining options such as Cask & Still, Leith Depot, and Punjabi Junction all within 0.5 km. The area is safe to walk at night the 15-20 minute stroll to the main centre passes through a well-lit area with local businesses.

The hotel offers an à la carte breakfast every day, costing £15 per person. Breakfast is not included in the room rate. For those who prefer to eat out, the surrounding Leith Walk area has a high concentration of cafés, coffee shops, and restaurants - within 0.5 km there are options such as Leith Depot, Punjabi Junction, Kukina, Los Cardos, Leith Walk Cafe, Qupi Cafe Bistro, and Origano pizzeria. The hotel has a shared lounge and an outdoor seating area, which can be used for snacks or drinks brought in from nearby shops. While the hotel does not operate a full restaurant or bar, the location means excellent dining alternatives are immediately available.

Wellness and leisure facilities are limited to an outdoor garden with furniture and a shared lounge with a TV. A golf course is located within 3 km for those interested. Most leisure time will be spent exploring the surrounding Leith district or using the nearby public transport to reach Edinburgh's main attractions. The hotel's quiet street setting ensures a peaceful base for resting after a day out.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and reported to be stable. Check-in is self-service using a code sent in advance - staff are not always present but can be contacted via phone or messaging. Luggage storage is available for arrivals after 12:00. The hotel has a shared lounge/TV area. Parking is public and off-site, costing £4 per hour (day rates can reach £30) with no reservation. The property is non-smoking throughout and has smoke alarms and CCTV for security. Private check-in/check-out is offered. There is no lift, and no daily room cleaning - towels and bins are not refreshed unless requested. The hotel provides an invoice.