7 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9ST, United Kingdom
#115 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1383 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Balagopal
United Arab EmiratesRoom was too small, BUT ok for a solo traveller. Everything else was nice, Location was fantastic.
Small coozy room - walkable from Royal Mile. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was served in the nearby property.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Anna
CanadaRoom was both functional and looked great
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Katie
United Kingdom4th floor and no lift! OK for younger people but I am 70 and have arthritis. Room was very hot too
Location and friendliness of staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Jane
United KingdomCost - although I realised it was during the festival but cost don’t match the offer of the hotel No fridge in the room - for the price I would have expected this Noise of delivery vans outside in car park from 6am despite being on top floor so could leave window open even though it was hot
Location was great for the festival - the rooms were clean and beds comfortable. The staff were friendly and breakfast was great
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Jim
United StatesThe price! We were finishing our 2 weeks road trip in Edinburgh. We appreciate it was in August during the fringe but “up charge” was the most expensive 325 pounds for one night.
Very welcoming staff. Clean room and premises. Good location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Stephanie
United KingdomThe extortionate price they charged for the room due to the Fringe, Oasis and the Tattoo all being in at the same time. £390 for a room that would be work £80 at best any other time of the year.
Very central and accessible if you are in Edinburgh for the Fringe
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Nadia
NetherlandsThe area is kind of cheap-touristy. Price per night is very high, however, understandable with Fringe and other festivals going on at the same time in August.
Clean and comfortable room (even though it’s quite small). Friendly staff. Closely located to Arthur’s Seat, which is a great hike to a beautiful view over the city.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Richard
United KingdomThe hotel was in a great location in central Edinburgh, but on a quiet street. The room was fairly small but perfect for just one my night stay, perhaps not for an extended stay. It was spotlessly clean and the shower was excellent. I didn’t like the location of the coffee making facilities right next to the bed and pillow. It was a bit awkward making coffee in the morning. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I would absolutely stay here again. Only negative was the price. I stayed during the festival, so it was very expensive.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
David
AustraliaHaving to carry heavy bags up 2 stories was hard. Given it is student accommodation in non-Summer that is understandable. It was incredibly expensive for what it was but Edinburgh in this week was extortionate - probably due to the Tattoo. We had no choice as our already booked accommodation had shut down with no notice.
Was close to Old Town and most attractions in Edinburgh. It was comfortable and airy. It was easy to find.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Melissa
CanadaWe were located on the fourth floor and no elevator. The fourth floor was also very warm and we only had a skylight for a window. I would have liked a proper window that we could fully open for some air. Not a huge deal but would have been nice. Luckily there was a small fan available. Only a partial door in the shower so we found that despite us trying to angle the shower head away, water ended up all over the floor.
Fantastic location and staff. They went above and beyond to help us out upon arrival. Perfectly located and close to everything!! Bed was comfortable and room was a good size for two people.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
John
IrelandIt’s basic. But you get what you pay for.
Location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Sarah
United StatesThe room was a little cramped and if you need the window open, you will probably hear truck deliveries in the back of the hotel.
This hotel had a great breakfast and friendly, knowledgeable staff. The hotel overall was clean and nicely decorated. The bathroom was pretty nice with a fan, shower, and a good space.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Jade
United KingdomThe room was very small, especially for the price we paid for one night but I appreciate there was an event on and the hotel was in a desirable location.
We stayed for the night before Edinburgh Marathon Festival, couldn’t have been a better location!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Catherine
IrelandNo lift, climbing 3 flights of stairs after a long day exploring. Would like if there was a lounge area to relax as bedroom was too small for relaxing in evening.
Breakfast was very good, with lots of choice, the pancake machine a lovely treat. Friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Stig
NorwayThe bathroom was not great. The sink was very small and the fan was very noisy, and could not be turned off.
We enjoyed our stay. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Lauren
AustraliaNo lift but staff helped with bag on stairs
A bit of a walk from main area. Basic small room. Was good for a night
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
K-bob
United StatesReally really tiny room. Tiny sink in the bathroom. Lack of a/c, which mattered in the heat wave. Coffee in the lobby not free unlike many other hotels. For the price I paid, I expected a little more.
Great location. Large comfy bed. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Ian
United KingdomNo lifts if people have problems walking upstairs and no hair dryer if you wanted to dry your hair before going out.
Ideal location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Mehmet
SwitzerlandLast floor is Super hot, also surprisingly no slippers available by hotel and you have to bring your own
Comfy beds, clean place and all toiletries, great staff-always doing best to support
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Andreas
Austriano elevator double rooms in first floor are smaller than in the fourth floor
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Colleen
United StatesStreet noise
Staff, breakfast and laundry
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Andreas
Austriamissing elevator
Breakfast was good, but dependend on the team the service was different. Second day it looks half an hour that whole buffet was served
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
John
GreeceThe breakfast wasn't as I imagined it, the hotel hasn't elevator
The location was good, many buses were pass through close to the hotel. The room was nice but not very spacious and clean
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
K-bob
United StatesRoom was tiny, no a/c, and not cheap. 🙂
Nice location, friendly staff, comfy bed, nice shower.
Stayed in July 2025
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