Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel, nestled near Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, offers a luxurious retreat with free full breakfast and The Lighthouse Restaurant on site. Guests can unwind at the nearby outdoor pool or enjoy in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the top-notch breakfast and helpful staff.
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Popular amenities
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Business services
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Located in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel is near a train station. Palace of Holyroodhouse and Princes Street are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit St James Quarter and Royal Mile. Don't miss out on a visit to Royal Botanic Garden. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DX
What's nearby
Edinburgh Port
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Royal Yacht Britannia
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Leith Links
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Easter Road Stadium
5 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Port of Leith Tram Stop
3 min walk
Brunstane Station
9 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
36 min drive
Restaurants
Port Of Leith Distillery Bar
12 min walk
Teuchters Landing
6 min walk
Toast
8 min walk
Printworks Coffee
8 min walk
Malones
9 min walk
About this property
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
Luxury hotel near Royal Yacht Britannia
Located close to Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Lighthouse Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
Outdoor furniture, a ballroom and a dock
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix
Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
The Lighthouse Restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Dock
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Ballroom
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV
Netflix
Food and drink
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel located?
Located in Leith, this luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Yacht Britannia, and within 3 mi (5 km) of St James Quarter and Royal Botanic Garden. Princes Street and George Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Port of Leith Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and The Shore Tram Stop is 9 minutes.
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Reviews
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Reviews
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From start to finish we were treated like royalty. Every member of staff was really polite and lovely. The food was incredible. Outstanding breakfast. Beautiful room with a huge comfy bed. We couldn't ask for better.
A beautiful ship, amazing food, everything is really clean and comfortable - a great experience. Some really exceptional team members and we are looking forward to returning at some point!
Fantastic stay aboard Fingal - warm welcome on arrival, beautiful room and amenities with some Scottish favourites of Fudge and Tunnocks in the room. All facilities were great. We had dinner in the Lighthouse restaurant and this was a great experience. Breakfast was a la carte and had a great range of choices for all palates. No rush and the service was second to none. Staff are warm, genuine and friendly - they maintain standards but make you feel at home in a heartbeat.
Would definitely recommend a stay on Fingal if you are visiting Edinburgh
Felt really comfortable, staff friendliness was exceptional, the ambience was just perfect, the staff took time out to speak to you, and the food and accommodation were excellent, would certainly return and take no hesitation on letting everyone we know, how wonderful our staff was
Such a unique and lovely hotel. The service from the staff is exemplary. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast and a delightful evening meal as well. The beds are comfortable and the linens are superb. Highly recommend
We had a very lovely and relaxed stay. The staff were attentive and very helpful. The cabin was clean and spacious. The inside of the ship was a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. The ballroom was nicely decorated for a wedding. The food was great too!
Went to celebrate my wife’s special birthday. The staff were so polite and couldn’t do enough for us. Room excellent standard. Breakfast was phenomenal .
All aspects of our stay were Excellent! Clean room, turned down service, excellent food (onboard Resturant) Professional, Friendly Staff, total attention to detail.
Convenient to tram, bus, and a Taxi can/will be arranged by staff.
Absolute perfection!
The breakfast was table service. Food amazing we had vegetarian breakfast and was not disappointed.
Great welcome when we arrived staff were informative and could not do enough for us. The cabin was out of this world. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom very good shower and spacious. Overall great experience would highly recommend Fingal and will be back
Wonderful staff. Very clean. Room was larger than expected. Restaurant was excellent. Includes tickets to tour the retired royal yacht, Brittania which is within walking distance and very interesting.
Such a wonderful and unique luxury hotel for the weekend. Everything was fabulous including breakfast and dinner at the Lighthouse restaurant. We loved it here and would highly recommend.
Kimberly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn
29 July 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff made the stay for us - so helpful and keen to look after us. The boat is beautiful and every comfort has been thought of. I would love to return.
What a place to stay!!!!. Amazing place with fantastic staff and fantastic food…very quiet and perfect for a romantic getaway..can’t fault the place and have to say the staff went above and beyond to make our stay even better….can’t wait to return and highly recommend…5 star treatment and food