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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Royal Yacht Britannia

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Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity
Exterior
Free daily self-service breakfast
Property amenity
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront sits along the scenic waterfront with self-serve breakfast and impressive views. Guests can relax with coffee or newspapers in the lobby or visit the bar after a day exploring the nearby Royal Mile.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocean Terminal Station - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Of Leith Distillery Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Chip Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee And Food - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

Hotel near Royal Yacht Britannia
Located close to Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG provides free self-service breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • Bike parking, luggage storage and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 145 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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 Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$197.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG located?

Located in Leith, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Royal Yacht Britannia, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter. Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ocean Terminal Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newhaven Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kuldeep

Very convenient location, friendly staff , excellent service We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff for a chain hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and wonderful staff who always pointed the way for transportation. Some wear on furnishings but very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet atmosphere of Suberb outside the busy city with a convenient easy to use tram and on the route of the hop on hop off tour bus. Great place to stay for a couple of days exploring the city. Breakfast had a good selection of hot and cold and was typical of continental breakfasts offered by large chain establishments.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always very helpful, room was very clean. It was just a few minutes from the tram or buses. Free breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, excellent staff, quiet comfortable rooms. Not much around, it is a bit of a distance to the city centre but the hotel itself is nice and affordable for the city, it’s an easy tram ride to the centre
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice inside can use a serious reno
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in this hotel. Everything was new, clean, beds were very comfortable. Area was amazing, lots of food options, one block from the train. Would absolutely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient to the Royal Britannica yacht, beds were comfortable, staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast could use improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits close to the waterfront and has plenty of food options within walking distance. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MacDonald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and within walking distance to the many facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great helpful staff, nice location close to the tram line.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Liked: Amenities
Great Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akinyemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, by the ocean terminal, shopping mall and easy access to the city center and train station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Looked nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Siri Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, but awful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surrounding area easily accessible, links into city centre easy and value for money. Room was clean and staff were available and helpful at all times. In my opinion the breakfast was not value for cost of room. Dining room staff were helpful at all times but food was not best quality, fuit juice, eggs, lack of fresh coffee, purely instant from a machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here. Great staff and the breakfast was very nice. Room was on the small size but to be expected in the UK and high price because of peak season. Didn’t spend my days in the room and the bed was good so I was happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable stay perfect for Royal Brittania visit and close to city centre via a tram ride. Plentiful & free breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
best thing about this hotel was ease of access to trams and good resteraunts
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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