Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Baggage storage
Heating

This modern hotel is next to the Ocean Terminal shopping center and the Royal Yacht Britannia. It has paid onsite parking, air-conditioned rooms and regular buses to the city center stop outside. The modern rooms with attached bathroom have a hairdryer, wall mounted TVs with Freeview, work desk, power shower, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are also USB charger ports, an iron and an ironing board in every room. Guests can relax in the modern lounge area, offering free WiFi, or make use of the all day dining and stylish bar which serves coffees, teas, premium spirits, craft beers and world wines. Pizzas are served 24 hours a day and food service includes paninis, soup and burgers. An Express breakfast is included and offers continental items such as pastries, yogurts and fruits, as well as four hot items, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages and beans. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront is in the old port area. The area's shops, bars and restaurants are just a short walk away. Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city center are less than 2.5 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7.5 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 28, 2010

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.7
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  • Mohamed
    BahrainBahrain
    The staff were nice and friendly and welcoming. Everything was organised
  • Paula
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location was great; just a few minutes walk from the Tram station - Ocean Terminal and the mall Daily Breakfast was good Friendly Staff I would use them again
  • Aaron
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The rooms were clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was quick & easy. The Tram made it easy to get to and from the city center.
  • Celeste
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location near bus and tram, view of the water from our room, excellent mattresses.
  • Ian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Stayed there before, decent location, clean, decent breakfast, quiet, friendly staff
  • Leslie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Breakfast was excellent and the staff was very helpful.
  • Katherine
    FranceFrance
    We found the room to be very modern, efficient, and clean. The beds were very comfortable, and the bathroom was very nice. The staff was extremely helpful when asked for help with transportation, directions, etc... The breakfast was typical...
  • Veronica
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    The property was in a great location walking distance to many restaurants and to the Ocean terminal.
  • George
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Location near to Royal Yacht Britannia, local restaurants and good bus service to Edinburgh city
  • Vparuchuri
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Room and location is very good but Breakfast dont have much options and finished early

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi is it free car parking when staying at your hotel? I have a blue badge and need to be close to the hotel building

    Hello, Parking is charged at £10.00 for 24 hours, We have limited spaces in the car park, however we do have designated disabled bays which are close ..
    Answered on 30 June 2023
  • Do you allow small well behaved dogs in your hotel !

    Thank you for your question. Yes, we do.
    Answered on 18 December 2020
  • Can you park there all day even if checked out?

    Thank you for your question. yes, you can stay parked in both our car park and our overflow car park for the remainder of the day on your departure ..
    Answered on 4 November 2019
  • I am on elbow crutches with compromised mobility. Need walk in shower. Is this available without booking disabled room? Carol

    Thank you for your question. All our rooms have showers, if you book a standard room the shower will have a small step to access it whereas an acces..
    Answered on 14 December 2019
  • can I get bus from hotel to playhouse?

    Yes, There is a direct bus from the hotel to the Playhouse
    Answered on 28 January 2023
  • do you do evening meals

    Thank you for your question. Yes, we do.
    Answered on 23 August 2020
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
Parking on site
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Elevator
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
    Services
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Sustainability initiatives

    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

    When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay applies.

    On-site parking is £10.00 per day for guests.

    Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is 2.2 miles from the center of Edinburgh.

      • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Gluten-free

      • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel include:

        • Twin
        • Double