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Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Classic Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Duplex

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cabin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Duplex

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Cabin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DX

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Princes Street - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • George Street - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port of Leith Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kitchin - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee and Food - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters Landing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roseleaf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Carriers Quarters - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Royal Yacht Britannia
Located close to Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Lighthouse Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture, a ballroom, and a dock
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Lighthouse Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 11 2025 to October 11 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel located?

Located in Leith, this luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Yacht Britannia and within 3 mi (5 km) of St James Quarter and Royal Botanic Garden. Princes Street and George Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Port of Leith Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and The Shore Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

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Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 394 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing and the beds are the most comfortable I’ve slept in, we even go the company that makes them from the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurdip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Lovely staff .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with accommodating and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience. Couldn’t fault a thing about our stay. The staff were first class. The food in the Lighthouse restaurant was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fingal is an outstanding hotel- a wonderful place to stay. Staff are all so helpful and can’t do enough for you- we felt we were looked after so well by the staff and we will definitely be planning a return trip. We have also highly recommend The Fingal to several of our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and upper end experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An experience that is as special as it is unique. A truly memorable luxury hotel. Like being aboard your own personal super yacht moored in the historic port of Leith.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, and the room was perfect. We will definitely be coming again. This was the most amazing way to spend an anniversary weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay and would love to come back. The tram to the city centre is just outside and then we caught the tram to the airport. Go and see the Royal Britannia, that was amazing and the restaurants and pubs around Leith are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely two night stay, everything you would expect from a five star hotel but the most impressive thing was the high standard of ALL the staff so friendly, even the cleaning lady stopped hoovering until we were out of earshot Well worth a visit and hope we can return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful, unique hotel

A perfect stay, the staff were so accommodating and welcoming. I would highly recommend checking out the engine room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous overnight destination

Beautiful touches and exquisite deco! Just fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, fabulous breakfast highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as a luxury location for a special occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Hotel was amazing, staff couldnt do enough for us! Will definitely be returning. Thank.yiu souch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent, the staff were polite and very helpful. We would definitely return should we visit Edinburgh again, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location for a quiet and tranquil break
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, unique hotel. Everything felt high-end, very nice. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Fantastic experience with first class service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay, The staff were incredible they could not do enough for us, will be going back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, luxurious rooms. Leith is a really good location for food and drinks, and Fingal is near a tram stop for a short ride into the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and unique hotel experience. I only we wish we would have arrived early enough to sample dinner, because the restaurant and bar was beautiful. Worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic experience, cabin was great, staff were great, food was lovely & nothing was too much trouble. Definitely something different to a ‘normal’ hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay highly recommend it!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023