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Axel's take: 7.3/10

A practical Leith base, but check your room’s windows before booking. a small, no-frills 3-star hotel in Leith, scored for what it is.

Smith Place is a small, no-frills 3-star in Leith: a reasonable pick for independent travelers who want a simple base near cafés and tram connections rather than full hotel service. Expedia’s larger review sample is broadly positive, with recent guests praising cleanliness, helpful staff and straightforward self-check-in. We’d consider it for a short city break, provided the room details suit you.

The biggest catch is that some rooms have no conventional window, only a skylight—a recurring complaint on Tripadvisor and Trip.com. Reception is not continuously staffed, and while many guests find code entry convenient, others describe frustrating problem handling. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive overall, but bathroom maintenance and odors crop up in negative accounts. We’d skip it if daylight, reliable on-site assistance or step-free access matters.

  • Best for: independent travelers on short breaks; couples exploring Leith; visitors comfortable with self-check-in

  • Watch out for: some rooms lack conventional windows; limited on-site assistance; no elevator

  • Location: Leith cafés and shops nearby; Balfour Street tram stop is about five minutes away on foot.

  • Rooms: Simple en-suite rooms; confirm windows, ventilation and the exact bed arrangement before booking.

  • Cleanliness: Broadly positive on Expedia, though some guests elsewhere report bathroom odors and maintenance problems.

  • Service: Staff receive plenty of praise, but reception coverage and complaint handling are less consistent.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, kettles and a garden; Expedia lists a café and breakfast for an extra charge.

  • Fees and surprises: Complete online registration and obtain entry codes before arrival; nearby parking is chargeable, despite some listings suggesting free parking.

Axel's opinion of Smith Place Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Smith Place Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 3-5 Smith Place, Edinburgh
  • Amenities: Smoke-free property, Garden, Television in lobby, Express check-out, No elevators, Safe-deposit box, Luggage storage, Coffee/tea for guests, Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Parking, Pets Not Allowed
  • Check-in from: 16:00:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00:00
  • City page: Hotels in Edinburgh

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Smith Place Hotel

3-star hotel · 3-5 Smith Place, Edinburgh

Check-in from 16:00:00 · Check-out by 11:00:00

Smoke-free property · Garden · Television in lobby · Express check-out · No elevators · Safe-deposit box · Luggage storage · Coffee/tea for guests · Breakfast · Free Wi-Fi · Parking · Pets Not Allowed

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Axel's take

a small, no-frills 3-star hotel in Leith

7.3/10

A practical Leith base, but check your room’s windows before booking.

Smith Place is a small, no-frills 3-star in Leith: a reasonable pick for independent travelers who want a simple base near cafés and tram connections rather than full hotel service. Expedia’s larger review sample is broadly positive, with recent guests praising cleanliness, helpful staff and straightforward self-check-in. We’d consider it for a short city break, provided the room details suit you.

The biggest catch is that some rooms have no conventional window, only a skylight—a recurring complaint on Tripadvisor and Trip.com. Reception is not continuously staffed, and while many guests find code entry convenient, others describe frustrating problem handling. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive overall, but bathroom maintenance and odors crop up in negative accounts. We’d skip it if daylight, reliable on-site assistance or step-free access matters.

Best for

  • independent travelers on short breaks
  • couples exploring Leith
  • visitors comfortable with self-check-in

Watch out for

  • some rooms lack conventional windows
  • limited on-site assistance
  • no elevator
Location
Leith cafés and shops nearby; Balfour Street tram stop is about five minutes away on foot.
Rooms
Simple en-suite rooms; confirm windows, ventilation and the exact bed arrangement before booking.
Cleanliness
Broadly positive on Expedia, though some guests elsewhere report bathroom odors and maintenance problems.
Service
Staff receive plenty of praise, but reception coverage and complaint handling are less consistent.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, kettles and a garden; Expedia lists a café and breakfast for an extra charge.
Fees and surprises
Complete online registration and obtain entry codes before arrival; nearby parking is chargeable, despite some listings suggesting free parking.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

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