Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
About this property
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 busses 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. A free buffet breakfast is included and offers continental items such as pastries, yogurts and fruits, as well as hot items including, 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, Royal Botanic Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse, St James Quarter, Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, 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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Sustainability
- FuturePlus
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Iftekhar
Saudi Arabia
“The location was good, very close to the Royal Yatch. Hotel staff was very friendly and welcoming. They extended my checkout upon request.” - Dorothy
United States
“This was the perfect location for us. We were there for the start of a cruise the next day and we were thrilled when we could actually see our ship from the property and were able to walk to the pier in about 5 minutes. The hotel was clean and...” - Abdullah
Saudi Arabia
“Our stay was excellent, everything was wonderful. The hotel is beautiful, the staff were very helpful, and the city itself is lovely. We truly had a wonderful time.” - Jill
United States
“Very nice staff, let us check in early, nice, plain decent room, good ac, good bicycle parking inside, interesting area at the Port of Leith.” - Wineaux
United States
“great room for 1 person. Clean and comfortable, very pleasant decor.” - Sheila
Canada
“The property was a 2 minute walk from the tram that was a direct tram to the airport- very convenient. The breakfast (included) was way better than any breakfast i've had included in a hotel stay- sausages, eggs, bacon, pancakes etc.” - Sharon
United States
“Very nice. Great location to the tram but not good walking distance to town” - Michael
Australia
“We enjoyed our two day stay at this hotel. The room was perfect for our needs and spotless clean with good facilities. The bed was very comfortable and I loved the fact that you could open the windows for fresh air. Parking on site was very...” - George
United Kingdom
“Well located for Leith waterfront and the royal yacht. Comfortable bed. Iron in room, which was helpful. Everything worked.” - Waterman
Canada
“Very clean, friendly staff, good breakfast (included)”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as 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
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.





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.
Please note that cash payments are not allowed.
Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies.
Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please note that guests may be assigned a different room type and bed configurations.
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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.