Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 8.1 (6282 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Leith Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

Hotel in Leith, Edinburgh

This modern hotel is next to the Ocean Terminal shopping center and the Royal Yacht Britannia. It has paid onsite parking, air-conditioned rooms and regular busses to the city center stop outside. The modern rooms with attached bathroom have a hairdryer, wall mounted TVs with Freeview, work desk, power shower, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are also USB charger ports, an iron and an ironing board in every room. Guests can relax in the modern lounge area, offering free WiFi, or make use of the all day dining and stylish bar which serves coffees, teas, premium spirits, craft beers and world wines. Pizzas are served 24 hours a day and food service includes paninis, soup and burgers. A free buffet breakfast is included and offers continental items such as pastries, yogurts and fruits, as well as hot items including, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages and beans. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront is in the old port area. The area's shops, bars and restaurants are just a short walk away. Princes Street, Royal Botanic Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse, St James Quarter, Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city center are less than 2.5 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7.5 mi from the property.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG is located in Edinburgh.

This 127 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Wheelchair Accessible, Bar, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 6282 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
General
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Delivered food covered securely

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

If booking a double room with sofa bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the special requests box during the booking process, please note that cash payments are not allowed, pets are welcome at our hotel. an additional charge of gbp 30 per pet per stay applies, please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please note that guests may be assigned a different room type and bed configurations.parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.88
Location:
8.29
Staff:
8.85
Facilities:
8.16
Comfort:
8.45
Cleanliness:
8.54
Martin
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 11 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor, Shower chair, Hearing accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower sink, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Roll-in shower

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 11 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard King Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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