Leith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic view over Leith in Edinburgh from above - travel photography
Panoramic view over Leith in Edinburgh from above - travel photography
Leith waterfront in the sun. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
Dalmeny - Leith
Leith appartments

Our pick of the best Leith Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3 out of 5
Britannia Way Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$128 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$128
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Room is old and too small…need remodel.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel

2 out of 5
10-18 Windsor Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$132 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$132
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Cairn Hotel
Ocean Mist Leith

Ocean Mist Leith

2.5 out of 5
14 Shore Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$312 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$312
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (705 reviews)
Room was small (understandable bearing in mind that it's on a boat) but big enough. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, as was the bar (good selection of cocktails).

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Ocean Mist Leith
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$206 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$206
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,461 reviews)
Clean and comfy room, great amenities and super friendly staff.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$202 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$202
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,398 reviews)
The staff is friendly & the location was great! It was so central and you can’t literally walk everywhere but if you are tired taking an uber/taxi is pretty cheap. The only thing I would recommend is that they update a few amenities like adding shampoo/ conditioner. Other than that I loved my stay ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

4 out of 5
111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$133 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$133
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (664 reviews)
Awful experience and customer service

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Leith

A landscape view of the residential area of Broughton in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and the coast of Fife in the background with visible heat rising from a heatwave.

Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.

Broughton
City Of Edinburgh From Calton Hill

Bonnington

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

Bonnington
The debating chamber of the Scottish Government.

Holyrood

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

Holyrood
Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and night scenes

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 George Street and St. Andrew Square.

New Town
Balmoral Hotel 8

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle 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
Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

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

Old Town Edinburgh

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