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Leith House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Double Room | Room amenity
Staircase
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Leith House, a short walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, offers travelers a genuine Scottish welcome. Guests can browse the cozy library or use in-room WiFi to connect with loved ones. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff for their helpful, personalized service.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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6 Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harp & Castle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Coffee & Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Leith House

Guesthouse near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Leith House provides a library and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 3 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 3 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 3 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 3 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Leith House
Leith House Edinburgh, Scotland
Leith House Guesthouse Edinburgh
Leith House Guesthouse
Leith House Edinburgh
Leith House Edinburgh
Leith House Guesthouse
Leith House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Leith House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Leith House?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Leith House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– midnight for a fee of GBP 10.

What time is check-out at Leith House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leith House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Leith Links, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Leith House Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 304 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and not far from the city. Close to transport both tram and busses and close to waverley train station. Staff where friendly and any issues where delt with quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTY

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

Perfect for a couple of nights

the room was very clean The en-suite bathroom was modern, the shower was wxellent. The host was very polite Check in and check out was simple
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nabila

Liked: Staff & service
Good-very warm which would be great in winter but uncomfortable in the warm weather. Fortunately I had brought my fan as there was no way to cool the room-bathroom was clean and surprisingly spacious. The kettle provided could have done with a good clean and descaling so I avoided using it. Short walk from the station- also has good transport links. Easy check in process with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Great wee place to stay

Lovely quiet street. Even sleeping at the front there was beautiful peace and quiet. Room was wonderfully cosy on a cool November night and made you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great position.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarwar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Well situated for what we needed.

Just a quick overnight before heading home to Canada. Well situated close to Tram so we didn't have to fight through the Royal Highland Show masses to get to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

WING YUEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Practical for needs

Practical for our needs, clean and comfortable. Reasonably priced £80 one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Staff were very helpful and friendly, gave us a fan as the room was very hot. Decor is tired and bathroom could do with a revamp. But for the price it was fine for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was below street level w a window that faces a brick wall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamshed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a basement room with a tiny window. The bed sheets were dirty with stains the table top had something sticky spilled all over it. The bathroom was decent and clean but had another door opening to the back of the property and that door was a glass door so extremely uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhund Basil Aziz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They gave us a big family house. The heating was on and the room temperature was perfect. The only thing I would like them to change are the pillows - they are quite hard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leith House isn't for us. Room was tiny and not practical. The bed though was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent value for money

I recently had a 4 night stay. Superb location with easy access to buses and trams into the city. Upon arrival i was greeted by a lovely, helpful lady. (Having waited less then 2 mins after ringing the bell). I stayed in the single ensuite room. The only negatives are...it's a small room, no wardobe or anywhere to hang clothes. Although i compromised and used hangers on a picture rail. The ensuite bathroom takes up most of the room space. However, the ensuite was great. Powerful and hot. I found the room too hot most days but then i had brought a travel fan (which helped!) and you can only slightly open the window. I got used to the room being small but if you're a solo traveller who likes your space, maybe this isn't the room for you. All in all i had a very quiet and peaceful stay. I couldn't hear any noise as people have reported. (I was on the ground floor) no plumbing effects either of showers or toilets being flushed etc. As people have previously said this is a no frills guest house. I would happily stay here again for the location and the price and the friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is just an honest review with our thoughts on our stay. When we were checking in which was just around the end of the check in time we expected more professionalism. The night porter/ receptionist came around in pyjamas, and not friendly or welcoming, would recommend customer service training, because being nice is free. The room did not really look like the one on the pictures. Once we got to our room it stank of whisky, but there are also some positives. The room was very clean including the bathroom - bedding and towels. The room had amenities, coffee and tea, kettle and a TV. To add the room was warm, and the pillows and mattress were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

ed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were rude on check in people in next room were noisy and wasnt dealt with.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Auf den Fotos hat alles super nett ausgesehen, leider nur auf den Fotos. Es war ein kleiner Raum mit Bett und einem extra Badezimmer. Keine Möglichkeit um richtig zu Lüften. Aber OK damit kann man Leben. Aber diese Wände sind sooo dünn. Man hört einfach alles durch, auch wenn die Gäste nicht laut waren, jeder WC gang, jedes mal den Wasserhahn aufdrehen, lässt dich in der Nacht aufwachen. Die Leitungen sind extrem laut. Das Zimmer war extrem heiß. Das Zimmerservice war gut, da gibt es nicht zu bemängeln. Auch die Lage ist Top. Die Ausstattung im Zimmer ist eine Katastrophe, nicht mal eine Ablage im Badezimmer ist vorhanden. Wir mussten unsere Sachen am Spülkasten vom WC ablegen. Für 1ne Nacht ok aber nicht für länger. Das Land und die Leute hier sind ein Traum. Wir kommen wieder, aber nicht hier her.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angel adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
25 minutos a pie del centro
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ondrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Gästehaus ist in eine gute und ruhige Lage und vom Stadtkern und Hauptbahnhof gut zu erreichen. Auch vom Flughafen fährt direkter Straßenbahn hier. Im Umkreis gibt es zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zum Essen gehen. Ausstattung des Hauses ist sauber und alles has gut funktioniert.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

K.

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old property grubby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohankumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no water to drink. Not spacing. Definitely not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet location. Moisture issue in the bathroom/shower (mild mold). Great water pressure, though. Clean, but very loudly creaky bed. TV was a non-starter. Easy to get everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Clara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Håbløs indtjeknings-koncept

Vi boede der i 4 nætter. Værelset er som udgangspunkt okay. Badeværelset var ikke helt rent og gulvtæppet var plettet og beskidt. Det værste var dog klart indtjekningen. Man bliver bedt om at ringe på en dørklokke udenfor også burde hjælpen komme og lukke dig ind. Vi ventede 40 minutter ude foran døren på trods af flere opkald til de oplyste numre, hvor ingen tog telefonen - selvom det var i indtjekningsperioden. Man vidste ikke om hjælpen var på vej da der ingen reaktion var på at trykke på knappen eller ved opkald til nummerne. Da hjælpen kom var hun sur og ydede 0 kundeservice. Virkelig god placering ift offentligt transport og midtbyen, men indtjekningskonceptet var et kæmpe minus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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