Leith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic view over Leith in Edinburgh from above - travel photography
Panoramic view over Leith in Edinburgh from above - travel photography
Leith waterfront in the sun. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
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Our pick of the best Leith Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3 out of 5
Britannia Way Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$109 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$109
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Everything was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel

2 out of 5
10-18 Windsor Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$120 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$120
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
It was great in the city centre and nearby to the shopping mall.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Cairn Hotel
Edinburghhouse Hotel

Edinburghhouse Hotel

3 out of 5
90-92 Pilrig Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$94 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$94
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (981 reviews)
The establishment was excellent value for money. The room and communal areas were spotless. I had a newly refurbished bathroom with a great shower. My bedroom was small, but it had everything that I needed.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Edinburghhouse Hotel
Pillars House

Pillars House

3.5 out of 5
125 Constitution Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$114 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$114
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Pillars House
3 Johns Place Townhouse

3 Johns Place Townhouse

4 out of 5
3 John's Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$171 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$171
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Clean room. Great facilities. Very comfortable.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

3 Johns Place Townhouse
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$175 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$175
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,480 reviews)
Great location and very helpful and attentive staff. The rubber duckie was a fun perk too.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Leith

A landscape view of the residential area of Broughton in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and the coast of Fife in the background with visible heat rising from a heatwave.

Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.

Broughton
City Of Edinburgh From Calton Hill

Bonnington

Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

Bonnington
The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.

Holyrood
Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and night scenes

New Town

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like George Street and St. Andrew Square.

New Town
Balmoral Hotel 8

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Parliament House – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh


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