Leith Travel Guide
Edinburgh
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Stay near popular Leith attractions
Top hotels in Leith
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
"I enjoyed my stay there"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Cairn Hotel
"This was a lovely place to stay everyone was ready to help and very friendly. Would stay here again. Walking distance to Waverley train station and several good places to eat nearby."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
"Lovely stay at the hotel, great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and beautiful views over the hillsides. The bar and restaurant staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the food offering was delicious."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
"Excellent historic property with a golf course. Nice spacious rooms. Ideal for someone who has a car and is looking for a nice quiet stay an out 20 minutes from town and 15 minutes from the airport."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
"Room was great, nice decor. We were greeted with a welcome drink which was appreciated. Lots of coffee and tea in the room. Great location to easily access Royal Mile out the back way. I would recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
"Perfect place if you just need somewhere to sleep in the centre"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Leith
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Grassmarket – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and George Street.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Lyceum Theatre and Usher Hall while in the area.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and Vietnam House Art Gallery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
