Leith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leith
Leith
Leith waterfront in the sun. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
Dalmeny - Leith
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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$106 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$106
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
Spotless room, staff were lovely would defo stay again

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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$100 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$100
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
All of the above.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Cairn Hotel
Ocean Mist Leith

Ocean Mist Leith

2.5 out of 5
14 Shore Edinburgh Scotland
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (700 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay. This was our second stay and as expected it was perfect.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Ocean Mist Leith
Abbotsford Guest House

Abbotsford Guest House

3 out of 5
36 Pilrig street Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse ...
7.8/10 Good! (300 reviews)
Еverything is perfect

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Abbotsford Guest House
4 Friends House

4 Friends House

2 out of 5
106 Ferry Rd. Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay! No issues getting too and from, checking in, and such. Only issue we had that I believe I did see in another room, was the smell of the bathroom (or so I think)… it does sort of “go away” when staying in the room, but when using the bathroom or entering the room ...

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

4 Friends House
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$140 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$140
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (2,406 reviews)
Very friendly staff and could not have been more helpful. Lovely spa

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Leith

Broughton

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
The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.

Holyrood

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

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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.

New Town
Balmoral Hotel 8

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle 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 Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
C2CW46 The view along Circus Lane looking towards St Stephen's Church in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh's New Town.

Stockbridge

5/5(2 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.

Stockbridge


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