Leith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Royal Yacht Britannia showing boating and interior views

Popular places to visit

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Royal Yacht Britannia

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Glimpse the life of royalty in the elegant rooms of what was once the Queen of England's personal cruise liner and Britain's ambassadorial ship overseas.

Royal Yacht Britannia
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Edinburgh Port

Explore the waterfront of Edinburgh Port and enjoy activities such as sailing in Edinburgh. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Edinburgh Port
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Leith Links

Explore the great outdoors at Leith Links, a lovely green space in Edinburgh. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Leith Links
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Easter Road Stadium

Catch an event at Easter Road Stadium during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Easter Road Stadium
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Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
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Newhaven Heritage Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Newhaven Heritage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Newhaven Heritage Museum

Activities

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Scotland Tours

NZ$1,432
Per adult
Scotland Tours
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Edinburgh Food Safari - we do the hunting, you do the eating

NZ$287
Per adult
Edinburgh Food Safari - we do the hunting, you do the eating
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Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour

NZ$87
Per adult
Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour
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Luggage Storage Edinburgh

NZ$13
Per adult
Luggage Storage Edinburgh
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Edinburgh from Newhaven Port

NZ$343
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Edinburgh from Newhaven Port
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Edinburgh: Color Analysis Leith Walk

NZ$307
Per adult
Edinburgh: Color Analysis Leith Walk
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Our pick of the best Leith Hotel Deals

Edinburghhouse Hotel
Edinburghhouse Hotel
3 out of 5
90-92 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$184 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$184
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Princes Street are located ...
6.2/10 (721 reviews)
"Great vintage charm!! Stayed in the family room (sleeps 4) Was nice that we were able to do a late check in (2AM). Quite area. 5min Uber to "The Mile". Would stay again. Thank You :)"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Edinburghhouse Hotel
Malmaison Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh
4 out of 5
1 Tower Place Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$317 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$317
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel in general need of a ‘spruce up’, noisy and the breakfast staff weren’t the most helpful. However check in/reception was excellent, the Arran products were lovely, bar staff great and the parking was the main feature. It’s in a gorgeous location and is overall a great hotel. Thanks for the ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Malmaison Edinburgh
Ocean Mist Leith
Ocean Mist Leith
2.5 out of 5
14 Shore, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$370 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$370
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
Ocean Mist
"The accommodation was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful. Will definitely be booking again and recommending to friends and family"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Ocean Mist Leith
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$334 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$334
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Annual Family re-union
"Revisited 13 months on. An Ideal base to explore Edinburgh. Tram stop 200 yards from hotel. Car park at hotel reasonably priced at £10.00 per day. Breakfast self service and adequate choice of food. Rooms clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Park View House
Park View House
3 out of 5
14 Hermitage Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$222 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$222
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (324 reviews)
"The toilet needs fixing in room #6 it woobles.You have to open the toilet door before you can open the shower door.It needs a redo.Because the proprty is quite old and not soumdproof you will hear the other guest noise.You are lucky if you have a considerate guestmate.The good thing is they provide ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Park View House
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
5 out of 5
Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is NZ$780 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$780
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
"Very unique hotel. So cool living onboard a floating hotel for the night. The room décor is lovely, as is the rest of the boat, and the staff onboard could not be nicer or more helpful. The breakfast was amazing (smoked salmon starter and full Scottish breakfast) and any time we called for items ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Leith

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Bonnington

Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

Bonnington
Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
Old Town showing heritage elements and street scenes

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

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 Assembly Rooms.

New Town
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle 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.

Edinburgh City Centre
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Stockbridge

5/5(2 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by Inverleith Park or St Bernard's Well while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Stockbridge

Leith Travel Guide

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