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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/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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Room amenity

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

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Royal Yacht Britannia
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free self-service 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 on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG offers 145 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Port. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Royal Yacht Britannia and 6 minutes from Royal Botanic Garden
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot

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
  • Lift (109 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1021 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

Marchelle

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok hotel. Handy for the tram into the city. Decor a bit tired
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, so be prepared if you are a family of 3 or 4. It was hard finding room to open suitcases. The location was great. Very close to tram and bus stations. There’s also a mall across the street. A lot of great restaurants nearby. Breakfast was satisfactory. My son enjoyed the pancake machine!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle, weston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable stay perfect for Royal Brittania visit and close to city centre via a tram ride. Plentiful & free breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very late checking in and very pleasant staff. Such a comfortable bed land pillows. Breakfast the usual self service offering…. Nothing exceptional Would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice 2-night stay. It was clean, comfortable. The staff were amazing, especially Catherine on the front desk, who was super helpful and gave great advice. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with group
Room fine, hotel location could be more central to Leith but at about £230 per night it is absurdly overpriced for what is effectively a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Rima

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could have been a bit more organised. At times staff were stretched in coping with a lot of people arriving at the same time. Perhaps think about giving people a choice of times so arrivals were staggered. Food itself was a bit cold and served on cold plates. Otherwise a nice stay at hotel. Room comfy as well as bed. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Jjj
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Excellent location for visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia which is about a five minute walk away. Also about a five minute walk into Leith where there are various restaurants and cafés. Nice river walk. Hotel was very busy with other travellers. Standard chain hotel type accommodation, perfectly adequate for a short stay. Good size rooms, excellent beds, clean. Free hot drinks machine from lounge / restaurant area. Parking £10 per 24 hrs (with hotel discount - £20 without discount).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel which fulfilled our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located close to the tram to take into town. Close to the Port of Leith distillery, which was wonderful. Breakfast was good. Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with great service. So close to the tram made everything in Edinburgh easy. Large diverse options for breakfast. Highly recommend staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bucky, Clinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I am disabled and had a hard time with the wet shower. Very messy and should be replaced with a conventional shower for safety.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. I enjoyed your breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025