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Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

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Escape to luxury in an unforgettable setting. Discover excellent dining options like The Lighthouse Restaurant.

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Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel, nestled near Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, offers a luxurious retreat with free full breakfast and The Lighthouse Restaurant on site. Guests can unwind at the nearby outdoor pool or enjoy in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the top-notch breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Leith Links - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Easter Road Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Teuchters Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee And Food - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Roseleaf Bar Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ship on the Shore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Granary - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Luxury 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
  • A dock, 2 meeting rooms, and outdoor furniture
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
  • 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 481 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was amazing & we highly recommend Fingal Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ALISON JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay aboard Fingal - warm welcome on arrival, beautiful room and amenities with some Scottish favourites of Fudge and Tunnocks in the room. All facilities were great. We had dinner in the Lighthouse restaurant and this was a great experience. Breakfast was a la carte and had a great range of choices for all palates. No rush and the service was second to none. Staff are warm, genuine and friendly - they maintain standards but make you feel at home in a heartbeat. Would definitely recommend a stay on Fingal if you are visiting Edinburgh
Cheesecake
Cheese plate desert
Venison Main
Champagne to start the evening!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish we were treated like royalty. Every member of staff was really polite and lovely. The food was incredible. Outstanding breakfast. Beautiful room with a huge comfy bed. We couldn't ask for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay in an amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUBODH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Exceptional service & friendliness from the staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful ship, amazing food, everything is really clean and comfortable - a great experience. Some really exceptional team members and we are looking forward to returning at some point!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siu Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience. A nice way to end our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CANDACE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique and lovely hotel. The service from the staff is exemplary. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast and a delightful evening meal as well. The beds are comfortable and the linens are superb. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

Perfect Stay

Felt really comfortable, staff friendliness was exceptional, the ambience was just perfect, the staff took time out to speak to you, and the food and accommodation were excellent, would certainly return and take no hesitation on letting everyone we know, how wonderful our staff was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fingal is one of the best experiences ever! From the minute one walks on board the staff are ready to help. Cabins are so comfy and unique and the food is always amazing. Love this floating hotel and always stay here when I visit Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Definitely worth staying onboard

Brilliant experience. Perfect if visiting Britannia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Will be back, highly recommend

Went to celebrate my wife’s special birthday. The staff were so polite and couldn’t do enough for us. Room excellent standard. Breakfast was phenomenal .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Very attentive service. I've been to Edinburgh multiple times, so far this hotel is my absolute favorite. Very unique place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wadus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All aspects of our stay were Excellent! Clean room, turned down service, excellent food (onboard Resturant) Professional, Friendly Staff, total attention to detail. Convenient to tram, bus, and a Taxi can/will be arranged by staff. Absolute perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Very clean. Room was larger than expected. Restaurant was excellent. Includes tickets to tour the retired royal yacht, Brittania which is within walking distance and very interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the pleasure of staying at the Fingal Hotel and it was truly an unforgettable experience. I booked this for my husbands birthday. From the moment we stepped aboard, the attention to detail was evident. The staff were exceptional — friendly, welcoming, and incredibly attentive without being overbearing. They made sure that every aspect of our stay was perfect, offering recommendations for local sights and even helping us arrange some special requests. Overall, Fingal Hotel offers an unforgettable experience that blends history, luxury, and amazing hospitality. Whether you're a local or a visitor, it's a perfect spot for a special occasion or a romantic getaway. I highly recommend staying here and will certainly be returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unique place to stay with a friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
An exceptional hotel adding to a great day on board Britannia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Leiths Gem

First class accommodation. Breakfast is superb. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel for our honeymoon and it didn't disappoint. A once in a life time experience. The room and hotel in general are impeccable. We loved the experience of staying on a ship and the extra little details provided made our stay extra special.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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