Leith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Leith waterfront in the sun. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
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Our pick of the best Leith Hotel Deals

3 Johns Place Townhouse

3 Johns Place Townhouse

4 out of 5
3 John's Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$213 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$213
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews)
Stayed in the Queen Charlotte room. Very clean and modernized place to stay. Probably the best shower in a hotel/b&b ever. Large bathroom with counter space for toiletries. Large soft towels. The room has dishes and glasses, silverware, coffee and tea, and a mini fridge. It was very comfortable. ...

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

3 Johns Place Townhouse
Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel

2 out of 5
10-18 Windsor Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$261 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$261
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Front desk staff were efficient and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Cairn Hotel
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$282 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$282
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
Perfect for what I needed, would happily stay again.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$509 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$509
25 May - 26 May
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! (2,568 reviews)
Overall, the property was clean and well maintained. The staff was polite and excellent. Only complaint was that it was a bit hot at times and air conditioning would have been nice.

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$281 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$281
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
Location doesn’t get better. Stayed in a six bedroom dorm and all was well. Great attentive staff and kind folk.

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$225 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$225
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,298 reviews)
Great to have two double beds in the twin room Spa area, whilst small was a really nice add on. The bar shut a little bit early at 11pm The breakfast was fresh with an extensive choice but didn't cater particularly well for vegetarians (both of us are) with no veggie sausages/ haggis/ bacon. The ...

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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

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 Royal Mile.

Bonnington
Holyrood

Holyrood

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

Holyrood
New Town

New Town

4.5/5(122 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
Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Royal Mile 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

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(165 area reviews)

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

Old Town Edinburgh


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