Leith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a river, historic buildings, and a large cruise ship docked at the port.
A calm river with boats, historic buildings, and a prominent tower.
A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.
A large black and white ship named Dalmeny Leith in a harbor with industrial buildings and mountains in the background.
A waterfront cityscape with modern buildings and a rocky shoreline.

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Activities


Our pick of the best Leith Hotel Deals

Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel

2 out of 5
10-18 Windsor Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$414 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$414
30 July - 31 July
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)
"Lodging prices in Edinburgh are very expensive. This property has comparable lower prices, is well maintained, clean and a 15min walk from some main sites. Breakfast includes ham, bacon, baked beans, eggs (they seem to be dehydrated scrambled eggs), etc. Our room was facing the back and was quiet, ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Cairn Hotel
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$399 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$399
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was a little tight. The location was good by the water front where Royal Yacht and Leith distillery is located. There is a small mall opposite to the hotel as well. Breakfast was decent, staff’s friendly they let us store the suitcase in a locked suitcase room as we had to checkout in the ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$330 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$330
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,463 reviews)
"restaurant was good. parking is tight"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$530 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$530
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,112 reviews)
"The breakfast was the highlight of our stay! Absolutely fantastic! Choices, taste, and presentation were great. As for the property, the lobby is beautiful. The room was fine but the grout in the bathroom needs to be scrubbed. The room was carpeted so, safe to say, there were stains which made it ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton Scotland
The price is NZ$308 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$308
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Kirknewton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,736 reviews)
"Beautiful property and convenient to airport. I stayed there my last night in Edinburgh. Setting is peaceful and lovely. Only downside was that there was mildew in the caulking in the bathtub/shower, which was surprising given that the rest of the property was well maintained."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$656 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$656
26 July - 27 July
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! (2,759 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Leith

Find the best Leith areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Leith
Learn more about Leith

Old Town Edinburgh

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – 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 Assembly Rooms.

Tollcross

Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.

West End

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.



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