Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Yacht Britannia

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Edinburgh's waterfront is home to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel, where you can enjoy a self-serve breakfast and stunning views. Relax with a coffee or newspaper in the lobby, or unwind at the bar after exploring nearby Royal Mile.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 7 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 14 min drive
  • Ocean Terminal Station - 3 min walk
  • Newhaven Station - 9 min walk
  • Port of Leith Tram Stop - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kitchin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee and Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roseleaf - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Ocean Terminal Station is 3 minutes and Newhaven Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 145 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1999
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 109
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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).
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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Royal Yacht Britannia (6-min walk) and Royal Botanic Garden (1.7 mi), along with St James Quarter (2.1 mi) and Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.3 mi).

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG is a short 3-minute walk from Ocean Terminal Station and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Yacht Britannia. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing few days
All the staff were really pleasant and helpful, everyone went out of their way to make sure my stay was perfect. I would absolutely stay again.
Alexandra, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel overall was good...breakfast was awful....like eating it the day after it was cooked.
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic value
Quick overnight stay. Fantastic value and a great free breakfast thrown in. Location perfect for exploring Leith
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly stafff, clean rooms & comfy beds.
Caroline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel by the river
Bit of a hidden gem in Leith, with good hotel parking. Good quality hotel with good food. Wry professional service.
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place tp stay
Leslie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location amazing . Locals overly friendly .hotel location super safe
June, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right near the tram line
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was an excellent location with the tram very close to the front door. The breakfast was good. The rooms we had were rather small but workable.
Simon, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall very good
Only let down was breakfast.. 1st morning plenty of food available allbeit hot options were lukewarm..2nd morning arrived at 9am, no hot food out, took 20mins to be replenished, by that time we were ready to leave.....showers excellent
Linda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Holiday Inn Express is a good location for a visit to Leith.
brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I only stayed one night for work, but the beds were comfortable, rooms were quiet and breakfast was decent!
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel,great value for money
Checked in earlier than scheduled time amazing staff great facilities amazing breakfast If you forget any essential items like toiletries the hotel provides free
P F, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was great except the automatic closing doors in the bedroom. Just let us shut the doors ourselves rather than waiting for them to close automatically.
Kenny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As always, we enjoyed our stay here. We were treated well by everyone, the room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The location is convenient for us, and we will likely stay here again.
Gerry, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location for the tram
Fiona, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in great location
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Edinburgh trip
The Hotel was cleaning and the bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay and I am actually staying there again in a few weeks.
Jean-Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfy stay in great location
Room was a bit cold with the heater not really powerful enough for the size of the room. Service at reception desk provided by Jamie was absolutely fantastic though, super friendly and super helpful.
Martin, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good
It was a good stay. Breakfast was okay. Staff were very sweet. Good location from the tram station so very handy to visit the town.
Simran, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel
Good hotel , friendly helpful staff
Gregor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely peaceful few days very nice staff and helpful would stay again
Lydia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here! Such a convenient location, clean rooms, and very nice staff. Free breakfast was yummy too!
Mandy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay. Spotless room, super-comfortable bed with nice linen, really easy access into town via tram.
Katie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice hotel, a little dated, nice people that were accomidating. Close to wharf and restaurants/shops
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, tram and bus stop 1 minute walk away straight into town centre, near the waterfront, great breakfast
sarah, 2-night trip