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Leonardo Edinburgh City

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street Gardens

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Exterior
Standard Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Superior King with Sofa

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HZ
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior King with Sofa

Superior King with Sofa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Also, Edinburgh Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and St. Giles' Cathedral is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloisters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beatnik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Viola Cafe Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Leonardo Edinburgh City

3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street Gardens
Leonardo Edinburgh City offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Leonardo Edinburgh City also features a front-desk safe, a television in a common area, and an elevator.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Leonardo Edinburgh City offers 52 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Leonardo Edinburgh City to the airport?

Leonardo Edinburgh City is 7.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

As of Mar 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leonardo Edinburgh City on Mar 29, 2026 start from CA $137, 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 Leonardo Edinburgh City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Leonardo Edinburgh City.

How close is Leonardo Edinburgh City to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.9 mi (35-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Leonardo Edinburgh City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City have a pool?

Leonardo Edinburgh City does not have a pool.

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Leonardo Edinburgh City to downtown Edinburgh?

Leonardo Edinburgh City is 0.8 mi away from Edinburgh.

Leonardo Edinburgh City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was excellent! They helped w our heavy luggage and where very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. It was situated in a very convenient spot to go walking to nearby places. Felt safe the entire time. Only negative thing I can say is that it doesn’t have AC (we where there in early August) but it wasn’t that bad without it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t eat the breakfast… but it looked good. The staff was amazing, personable and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Penfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Leonardo was perfect! The staff were very helpful and courteous, the food was great and the location was perfect which allowed us to walk to all the places that we visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison, West Orange

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time, shower temp was a bit inconsistent and they gave us a free upgrade to a huge room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at your hotel. But, I do feel there shoud be updates made to the rooms. Carpets should be cleaner. Also, the shower curtain should be removed and a new one hung up.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
No parking close
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, North Adams

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my small attic room, very cozy. It had everything I needed. The bed was supremely comfortable. The tub was very deep and I used that every night! The staff was very friendly. I love the location in the student part of town. There are lots of nice places to eat and drink that were friendly and low-key.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prinz

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pubs, shopping, transportation etc. within short walk. Parking not available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deena

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

Great place to stay

The parking area was safe—but around an alley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel central location but far to expensive. Breakfast was underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Hotel Leonardo Edinburgh City 5-Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The entire staff was amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate us, and answer all questions. One desk agent gave us a 220v European adapter so we could use our 115v chargers. The manager gave us a history lesson about the hotel, Sir Sean Connery was born in this hotel back in the 1920’s when the building was an actual birthing hospital for women, which was so awesome! He also had me follow him all the way out to the street and he showed me exactly where to go park our car and walk back. The continental breakfast is the absolute best breakfast we have ever had, in all of our worldly travels. The layout for the oatmeal was unbelievable; all containers were full of FRESH condiments for the oatmeal; cranberries, oranges, coconut, almonds, raisins, brown sugar, walnuts, and more. Unbelievably good!!
The Witchery Restaurant
Cathedral near the Castle.
Very famous pub in Scotland, “The Last Drop”
Edinburgh Castle atop the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

H. David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic hotel in good location

Functional hotel. Amazing historic building but building really needs an update. Room was hot and stuffy, window did open but onto a main road. Huge wardrobe in a tiny room made room difficult to use. Shower over bath was ancient. Towels were old and thin/hard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ALAN

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025