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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
$105
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Explore the area

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Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ
  • Place, Royal Yacht Britannia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 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
(43 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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
(74 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 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 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
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 10.00 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.
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

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. 516 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Very helpful check in clerk.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

W R R

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but did the job. Very overpriced due to the weekend we were there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in this hotel. Everything was new, clean, beds were very comfortable. Area was amazing, lots of food options, one block from the train. Would absolutely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits close to the waterfront and has plenty of food options within walking distance. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Toilets did not work properly. Maid removed our luggage before we were even checked out of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhtar

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

2/10 Terrible

labhesh, irving

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights. 2 adults and one child. Room was so small we could hardly open our bags . Our bags were carry on still we couldn’t. Breakfast was not good too. Very limited items. It was not worth so much money we spent. Also it said waterfront and that’s not a waterfront property. We paid for waterfront.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Love it

This was a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MacDonald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and within walking distance to the many facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Ac didnt work to well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Godfrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Dao

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ROBERT

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Used property for 12 years but this trip place in poor repair. Bathroom door had 6 inch hole. Paint peeling. Sink plug inoperable. Shower hose leaked badly overall grubby
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Room as expected, breakfast ok shame about the coffee machines
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, 2 to 3 miles, outside Edinburgh central area. Easy access by tram, bus, taxi and Uber. Fantastic British breakfast daily. Clean rooms. Yes, small, like a cruise ship. But great accommodation. Great price. Terrific staff. Loved this stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK place to stay

The food wasn’t great but the service was solid. The rooms were old but comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akinyemi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, by the ocean terminal, shopping mall and easy access to the city center and train station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tram
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gui Miao

Traveled with family
It's very close to the Trams line. In addition, it's walking distances to the Royal Yacht Britannia 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amitpal

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025