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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Royal Yacht Britannia

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

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

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), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • 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 showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

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
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

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
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 10.00 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.
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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 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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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel which fulfilled our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
best thing about this hotel was ease of access to trams and good resteraunts
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. I enjoyed your breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a nice size, staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t expecting such a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Joy

it was a pleasant stay and was accessible to trams ang bus
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Lovely comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sraff at the hotel were excellent! Especially Jamie, the Spanish recetuonist who also clea s and the clwaner feom Pakistan was amazing with all his kniwledge. They were so polite and kind! That made our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Excellent location for visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia which is about a five minute walk away. Also about a five minute walk into Leith where there are various restaurants and cafés. Nice river walk. Hotel was very busy with other travellers. Standard chain hotel type accommodation, perfectly adequate for a short stay. Good size rooms, excellent beds, clean. Free hot drinks machine from lounge / restaurant area. Parking £10 per 24 hrs (with hotel discount - £20 without discount).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are delightful. Hotel convenient. ocean terminal itself is dreadful. Room was average.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking way over priced, for location should be substantially cheaper.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place tp stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly stafff, clean rooms & comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tram 100yds away very handy. Bathroom quot small.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

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

A comfortable convenient hotel

A generally good hotel. Clean and comfortable. Close to tram stop into Edinburgh city. Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could have been a bit more organised. At times staff were stretched in coping with a lot of people arriving at the same time. Perhaps think about giving people a choice of times so arrivals were staggered. Food itself was a bit cold and served on cold plates. Otherwise a nice stay at hotel. Room comfy as well as bed. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night with our family. It was great and easy to get to and from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

It was just ok It was clean but staff were not helpful Would not stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good brekkie great access for cream friendly approachable staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and tidy, staff where very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024