Leith House

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian guest house near Princes Street

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Property entrance
Classic Double Room
Superior Double Room | Room amenity
Staircase
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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6 Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Port
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Leith stay.Your stay at this Leith guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Princes Street and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Easter Road Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Port - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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
  • ‪Best Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tourmalet - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Leith House

3-star Victorian guest house near Princes Street
Leith House offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

This Victorian Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Leith House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • 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

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; 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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Leith House to the airport?

Leith House is 10.3 mi (20-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Leith House?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leith House on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $127, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Leith House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Leith House.

How close is Leith House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.9 mi (11-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.2 mi (30-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Leith House offer free breakfast?

Leith House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Leith House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Leith House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Leith House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Leith House have a pool?

Leith House does not have a pool.

Does Leith House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Leith House to downtown Edinburgh?

Leith House is 1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Leith House Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 322 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room, friendly staff, perfect for a short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very basic but has everything you need - good location, comfortable beds, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and clean room, warm reception and very easy check in/check out procedure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will go back next year and very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation but room too warm, tried to turn radiator off but not successful making it a very warm night for sleeping, apart from that all good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and warm. A bit dated but value for the price we paid. Good Location for Leith walk and the playhouse. Gentleman who greeted us was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here a few times nie and always enjoy my time there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Derrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yep, bit of a dump. staff terrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Anetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, close to trams, slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, clean room - great shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy to reach with bus/tram and not far froom the old town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Staff very corteus, the room was quite small - but that was expected. The only issue is the room was very warm - so warm we had to open the window in November. There was no way to regulate the temperature
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was lovely and clean, it is very quiet area and not far from the shops, we had a lovely time, thank you to the staff for making it so.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Cao

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

Lovely Stay!

Perfect stay in Edinburgh! Easy to check in and out and the hosts are very helpful and accommodating. Great if you need an easily accessible place to stay while touring Edinburgh. Very close to the tram/bus stops and in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced no frills guesthouse in Leith. Did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

K.

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old property grubby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great position.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close enough to walk around Edinburgh and see some of the sites. Couldn’t have picked a better place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Brilliant b and b

Excellent, really underrated hotel. 5 starts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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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