Looking for a great place to stay near Leith, Edinburgh? These top hotels nearby offer convenience, comfort, and easy access.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Leith Waterfront by IHG

Best Overall

Rating: 3 out of 5.

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Park View House
Park View House


Best Budget

Rating: 3 out of 5.

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Malmaison Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh


Best Mid-range

Rating: 4 out of 5.

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W Edinburgh
W Edinburgh


Best Luxury

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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Leith Edinburgh Hotels

Ocean Mist Leith: Ocean Mist Leith The Shore Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QN, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Street parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Street parking
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Designated smoking area
  • Bar

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Queen rooms
  • King rooms
  • Suites
  • Studios

Rating: 2.5 out of 5.

Malmaison Edinburgh: One Tower Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7BZ, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free onsite private parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Standard rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Deluxe rooms
  • Club rooms
  • Junior suites
  • Suites

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Park View House: 14 Hermitage Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8AF, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Free onsite public parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Shower

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Triple rooms
  • family rooms
  • Standard rooms
  • Classic rooms
  • Apartments

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Leith Waterfront by IHG: Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Free hot breakfast
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Chargeablonsite public parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Baggage storage

Rooms

  • Standard rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Double rooms
  • King rooms

Rating: 3 out of 5.

On The Walk: 18 Albert Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Quadruple rooms
  • Superior rooms
  • Single rooms
  • Standard rooms
  • Classic rooms

Rating: 0 out of 5.

Ocean Serviced Apartments: 2 Western Harbour, Midway, Edinburgh, EH6 6PN, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Garden
  • Balcony
  • Sea view
  • Free on-site private parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • View
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk

Rooms

  • Two-bedroom apartments
  • Executive apartments

Rating: 4 out of 5.

No11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie: 11 Brunswick St, Edinburgh, EH7 5JB, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting facilities
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Street parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage

Rooms

  • Standard rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Executive rooms
  • Junior suites
  • Suites
  • Small rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Cairn Hotel & Apartments

Cairn Hotel & Apartments: 10/18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JR, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Chargeable onsite private parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Private Parking
  • Baggage storage
  • Bar

Rooms

  • Single rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Small rooms
  • Studio apartments
  • Superior rooms
  • Three – Four-bedroom houses

Rating: 3 out of 5.

24 Royal Terrace: 24 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AH, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Laundry
  • Designated smoking area
  • Bar
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Single rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Studio apartments
  • Junior suites

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Terrace Hotel: 37 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AH, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • View
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Concierge

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Budget rooms
  • Single rooms

Rating: 2 out of 5.

voco Edinburgh – Royal Terrace by IHG: 18-22 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AQ, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • View
  • Breakfast
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Standard rooms
  • Premium rooms
  • King rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Suites

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh: 1 – 3 Baxter’s Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AF, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 2 Onsite restaurant
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Business centre

Rooms

  • King rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Superior rooms
  • Queen rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Executive rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
: Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Free hot breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage

Rooms

  • Standard rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms

Rating: 3 out of 5.
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection: 2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • View
  • BBQ facilities
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • View
  • Flat-screen TV
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • King rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Deluxe rooms
  • Suites

Rating: 5 out of 5.
The Place Hotel

The Place Hotel: 36 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Bar
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Single rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Superior rooms
  • Standard rooms
  • Suites
  • Two-bedroom apartments

Rating: 4 out of 5.
28 York Place Hotel

28 York Place Hotel: 28 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • View
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Bar

Rooms

  • Standard rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms

Rating: 0 out of 5.
The Parliament House Hotel

The Parliament House Hotel
: 15 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Single rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms

Rating: 3 out of 5.
Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Edinburgh: St James Quarter Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AD, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Balcony
  • View
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Kitchen
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Chargeable onsite public parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower

Rooms

  • Studios
  • Double rooms
  • Deluxe rooms
  • King rooms
  • Suites
  • Family rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel: 23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massage
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Superior rooms
  • Deluxe rooms
  • Suites
  • Family rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh: 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Castle view
  • Breakfast
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Chargeable onsite public parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • King rooms
  • Suites
  • Studios
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Princes Street Suites

Princes Street Suites: 16 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Seating area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Street parking
  • Shower
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk

Rooms

  • Studios
  • 1 – 3-bedroom apartments

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood: 81 Holyrood Rd, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8AU, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Air conditioning
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Deluxe rooms
  • King rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Junior suites
  • Club rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Holyrood Aparthotel: 1 Nether Bakehouse, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8PE, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Chargeable onsite private parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • View
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre

Rooms

  • Two-bedroom apartments
  • Double rooms
  • Standard rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Superior rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Sonder Royal Garden

Sonder Royal Garden: 2 York Buildings, Edinburgh, EH21HY, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Balcony
  • Garden view
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Elevator

Rooms

  • Studios
  • One – Two-bedroom apartments

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Gleneagles Townhouse: 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Nook rooms
  • House rooms
  • Master rooms
  • Town rooms

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Ellwyn House: 7-39 Moira Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 6TD, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Garden
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Shower
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Adults only
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Superior rooms
  • Single rooms
  • Deluxe rooms
  • Economy rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Quadruple rooms
  • Premium rooms

Rating: 0 out of 5.
Cheval The Edinburgh Grand

Cheval The Edinburgh Grand: 42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Balcony
  • View

Rooms

  • Open-plan apartments
  • One – Two-bedroom apartments
  • Suites
  • Three-bedroompenthouses

Rating: 5 out of 5.
The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel: 1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • 2 onsite restaurants
  • Castle view
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Indoor swimming pool
    Sauna
  • Steam rooms
  • Massage
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Classic rooms
  • Executive rooms
  • Deluxe rooms
  • King rooms
  • Junior suites

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Malmaison Edinburgh City

Malmaison Edinburgh City: 21-22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AY, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Standard rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Club rooms
  • Suites

Rating: 4 out of 5.

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh: 5 New Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Minibar
  • Live music
  • Baggage storage

Rooms

  • Suites
  • Accessible rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes: 10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AN, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Bar
  • City view

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Classic rooms

Rating: 3 out of 5.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile: 231 Canongate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8BJ, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
  • Indoor play area
  • Game room
  • Business centre

Rooms

  • Studios
  • Apartments

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Hotel Indigo - Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG

Hotel Indigo – Edinburgh – Princes Street by IHG: 20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AN, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Meeting facilities
  • City view

Rooms

  • Premium rooms
  • King rooms
  • Standard rooms
  • Queen rooms
  • Suites
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Royal Scots Club

Royal Scots Club: 29-30 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Meeting facilities

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Classic rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Executive rooms

Rating: 3 out of 5.
Queen Street Boutique Suites

Queen Street Boutique Suites: 6A Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • City view
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Street parking
  • Chargeable offsite public parking

Rooms

  • Studios
  • Deluxe rooms
  • Queen rooms
  • Standard rooms

Rating: 5 out of 5.
ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square

ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square: 9 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AU, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk
  • Chargeable offsite public parking
  • Parking garage
  • Baggage storage
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • View
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre

Rooms

  • Queen rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Standard rooms
  • Double rooms

Rating: 3 out of 5.
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh: 43 Jeffrey Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • Onsite restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Concierge

Rooms

  • Double rooms
  • Superior rooms
  • Triple rooms
  • Single rooms
  • Executive rooms
  • King rooms

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Old Waverley Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel: 43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom

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Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Tea/coffee facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Bar
  • Meeting facilities
  • Street view

Rooms

  • Single rooms
  • Double rooms
  • Twin rooms
  • Triple rooms
  • Standard rooms
  • Junior rooms
  • Superior rooms

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Leith Edinburgh

Leith: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Leith Key Highlights
  • A vibrant waterfront district known for its rich maritime history and cultural diversity
  • Home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal ship of Queen Elizabeth II, now a major tourist attraction
  • Famous for its thriving food and drink scene, with award-winning restaurants, trendy bars, and traditional pubs
  • Features the historic Shore area, a picturesque harbor lined with cobbled streets and waterside dining
  • Hosts the annual Leith Festival, celebrating local arts, music, and community culture
  • Known for its creative arts scene, with independent galleries, studios, and live music venues
  • Offers scenic walks along the Water of Leith Walkway, connecting to the city center and beyond
  • Features a mix of modern developments and historic architecture, blending old and new Edinburgh
  • Has a strong connection to literature, famously featured in Irvine Welsh’s novel Trainspotting
  • A hub for shopping at Ocean Terminal, a waterfront mall with retail stores, a cinema, and restaurants
Things To Do near Leith
  • Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia and explore its luxurious royal interiors
  • Stroll along The Shore and enjoy waterside dining at Michelin-starred restaurants like The Kitchin
  • Take a scenic walk or cycle along the Water of Leith Walkway
  • Explore Leith Market for local artisan goods, fresh produce, and street food
  • Discover Leith’s vibrant pub scene with historic spots like The King’s Wark and The Shore Bar
  • Visit Custom House, a historic venue hosting exhibitions and cultural events
  • Enjoy live music and performances at Leith Theatre, a revived historic venue
  • Browse contemporary Scottish art at local galleries like Coburg House Art Studios
  • Take a boat tour from Leith Docks for a unique view of the Firth of Forth
  • Experience the multicultural food scene with cuisines from around the world, including seafood, tapas, and modern Scottish dishes