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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy comfort and convenience at this vibrant Edinburgh hotel, starting with breakfast before exploring historic landmarks nearby.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront sits along the scenic waterfront with self-serve breakfast and impressive views. Guests can relax with coffee or newspapers in the lobby or visit the bar after a day exploring the nearby Royal Mile.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG is in a shopping district. St James Quarter and Royal Mile are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal Botanic Garden and Edinburgh Zoo. Royal Yacht Britannia and Palace of Holyroodhouse are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ

What's nearby

  • Leith Sands an commercial / industrial part of Edinburgh - not very popular among visitors because of bad smell and loads of rubbish - most people don't go there at all, almost nobody is looking for a picture there. I decided to find it. #BVSBlue
    Edinburgh Port
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The last piece in the Antony Gormley installation ( 6 Times ) along the Water of Leith.
    Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia featuring a marina
    Royal Yacht Britannia
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Botanic Garden showing a pond and a park as well as a couple
    Royal Botanic Garden
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Leith Links
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean Terminal Station
    3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station
    9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Port Of Leith Distillery Bar
    7 min walk
  • Teuchters Landing
  • PizzaExpress
    4 min walk
  • Mr Nick's
    5 min walk
  • The Haven
    9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

Hotel near Royal Yacht Britannia
Located close to Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG provides free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, bicycle parking, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 145 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 11 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 11 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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 Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 11 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG located?

Located in Leith, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Royal Yacht Britannia and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter. Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ocean Terminal Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newhaven Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, staff were lovely would defo stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rickie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming, quiet room and clean will come again, tram for Edinburgh centre across road from hotel so very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verry comfortable stay,staff were friendly and helpful, clean room and restaurant food was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Great Location and great value

Very helpful staff at a nice hotel in an excellent location. Lots of breakfast options from pastries and fruit to a full hot breakfast. Close to tourist attractions and some excellent restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Only issue was fire alarm going off at 10:00pm but that was a guest problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for a stay in Edinburgh as the tram directly into the city is a few minutes' walk away. The hotel staff were excellent (James looked after us well) and the breakfast was plentiful and well-organised.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice , clean good breakfast , good for bus and tram into Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kuldeep

Very convenient location, friendly staff , excellent service We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent. Staff friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't have asked for a better location, a cleaner room, or better staff! Breakfast was great, and we enjoyed the food and drinks in the restaurant at night! Just an overall great experience for our first trip to the lovely Scotland!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff for a chain hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for four nights, it’s a bit out but great transport links and lots of restaurants and bars near the old shore. The staff were really helpful, the room was lovely, beds and pillows really comfy. The free breakfast was amazing, lots of options. Would deffo stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was suitable for walking to the restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, convenient to tram station to go into Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful staff... especially as I had to drop my bags very early to attend a funeral and staff allowed me to freshen up in the ladies and hang out in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location close to transit. I found the hotel very basic- no complimentary water in the room, iron, no phone to contact the front desk. Great beds and very conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable hotel within walking distance of Leith . Main carpet area coukd di with a good cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Ok for a business trip

Staff were helpful and friendly, room was reasonably comfortable. The area was quite nice ans not too far from Edinburgh centre. Overall it was pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet atmosphere of Suberb outside the busy city with a convenient easy to use tram and on the route of the hop on hop off tour bus. Great place to stay for a couple of days exploring the city. Breakfast had a good selection of hot and cold and was typical of continental breakfasts offered by large chain establishments.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great helpful staff, nice location close to the tram line.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and our room was perfect apart from the carpet was really dirty but obviously they are waiting to replace it probably with some more rooms very convenient for the tram all in all brilliant hotel thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location is excellent considering the price. Easy access to Edinburgh center city via tram, buses or short cab ride. Our room, king room with sofa was super small. No way enough room for three adults. Room had some minor repair issues, but was clean and quiet. The mattress was perfect! Breakfast was standard small hotel quality,Dining room was clean. All staff were encountered were polite and helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location,secure and staff friendly and helpful. Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025