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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Yacht Britannia

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ
  • Place, Edinburgh Port
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Yacht Britannia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Leith stay.With a stay at this Leith hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Royal Yacht Britannia and 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Botanic Garden. St James Quarter and Palace of Holyroodhouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leith Links - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

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
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Nick's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee And Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3-star hotel near Royal Yacht Britannia
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 145 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG offers 145 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LORNA

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

Will be back

Clean and tidy. Nice staff not always knowledgable about the locality. Appreciate this can be difficult. Main lift out of order and not repaired while we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surrounding area easily accessible, links into city centre easy and value for money. Room was clean and staff were available and helpful at all times. In my opinion the breakfast was not value for cost of room. Dining room staff were helpful at all times but food was not best quality, fuit juice, eggs, lack of fresh coffee, purely instant from a machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena

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

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
rooms were not cleaned mold on bathroom floor beds never made. Did get clean towels. slippery shower no phone in room no dressers no refrig or even ice bucket. Had to get a glass of ice from bar. Limited bar choice. Breakfast was ok. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. No issue with staff at desk. Disappointed with this Holiday Inn Express stayed at others far nicer
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice inside can use a serious reno
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Pronab

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

8/10 Good

Diane, Pittsfield

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient to the Royal Britannica yacht, beds were comfortable, staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast could use improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always very helpful, room was very clean. It was just a few minutes from the tram or buses. Free breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, excellent staff, quiet comfortable rooms. Not much around, it is a bit of a distance to the city centre but the hotel itself is nice and affordable for the city, it’s an easy tram ride to the centre
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Erel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning is noisy and can't be turned off (turns itself back on!), toilet wouldn't flush. Staff are responsive and resolve issues. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahzaib

Liked: Amenities
Rooms are very tight
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jimmie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would stay again

The hotel staff was very lovely when checking in. We had a good chat about being foreign travellers and they ended up letting us stay in the car park for free for 2 nights. Amazing kindness. We also upon check out forgot our shampoo and they kept it for us cause we were going to come back through on our way back to London. The hotel staff was very nice and our rooms were cleaned every day. Upon check in our sheets were not the cleanest and the staff promptly check our bedding and replaced it. I didn't mind changing the sheets myself as they didnt' have staff there that late which was fine. As long as I had clean sheets. Loved how close the train was to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here. Great staff and the breakfast was very nice. Room was on the small size but to be expected in the UK and high price because of peak season. Didn’t spend my days in the room and the bed was good so I was happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025