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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $182
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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
(87 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3-star hotel in Leith
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
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.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Edinburgh hotel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 11 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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • 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 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 11 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, a fire extinguisher, 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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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

The Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Sittingbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, spacious and very comfy bed. All members of staff were polite and helpful. Lots to choose from at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and tidy but wasn't serviced on the Sunday. Staff were polite and helpful, but I resented being asked move on from the breakfast area on the Sunday and Monday, because there were families waiting for a table. We were a party of 4 family members enjoying our breakfast. In fact on the Monday we had barely finished eating after a mear 15 mins. If the families want to eat, get up earlier!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Supapan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Harshil

Room is old and too small…need remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was stinking of cigarete smoke, room had no heating working. Shocking way to treat guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alexander

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Down side was the food and drinks were over priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Youcef

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast could be better, more egg options and vegetarian and cheeses
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff , easy parking , good location near tram
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grwat location. Very clean room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff all very helpful. Car parking was extremely handy. All buses close by too. Perfect for our requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Abu Dhabi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, well located
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Great value for money, all staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karissa Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were very clean, spacious and extremely comfortable. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Food is excellent, great buffet breakfast in the mornings, plenty of choices. Would highly recommend this hot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Booking in staff were amazing and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026