Smith Place Hotel: from $97 for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $97 total for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults at Smith Place Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Smith Place Hotel is a small, no-frills 3-star hotel in Leith in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Address: 3-5 Smith Place, Edinburgh. Property ID: 1209651. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/smith-place-hotel-1209651
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/smith-place-hotel-1209651/2026-11-29/2-adults
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Total price: $97 USD
2026-11-29 to 2026-11-30 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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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
- Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 87 reviews (location 3.7/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Edinburgh Airport: 31 min by taxi · Palace of Holyroodhouse: 8 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): £32 per car per night
- Amenities: Breakfast, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Edinburgh
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Standard room
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Family room
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Standard Single Family room
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Standard Triple Family room
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Single room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Sextuple room
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Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Standard Single room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Standard Triple room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Standard Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Superior room
Superior Triple room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior Triple room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Deluxe room
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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