Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
This modern hotel is next to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre and the Royal Yacht Britannia. It has paid onsite parking, air-conditioned rooms and regular buses to the city centre stop outside. The modern en suite rooms have a hairdryer, wall mounted TVs with Freeview, work desk, power shower, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are also USB charger ports, an iron and an ironing board in every room. Guests can relax in the modern lounge area, offering free WiFi, or make use of the all day dining and stylish bar which serves coffees, teas, premium spirits, craft beers and world wines. Pizzas are served 24 hours a day and food service includes paninis, soup and burgers. A free buffet breakfast is included and offers continental items such as pastries, yoghurts and fruits, as well as hot items including, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages and beans. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront is in the old port area. The area's shops, bars and restaurants are just a short walk away. Princes Street, Royal Botanic Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse, St James Quarter, Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city centre are less than 2.5 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 12 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Sustainability
- FuturePlus
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pavlina
United Kingdom
“It was very clean, the location is good as it is near the tram stop.” - Iftekhar
United Kingdom
“Please arrange room to room intercom system and small refrigerator” - Neil
Australia
“Convenient location easy access to tram. Hotel very nice. Friendly staff.” - David
Australia
“Very convenient location near the old town and Wharf area. It was much quieter than where we have stayed nearer the railway station. Near the tram was a bonus.” - Lizette
United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly and accommodating and it was very clean.” - Kathryn
New Zealand
“We were driving from London and we could approach the hotel easily without going into the city and there was parking. Not free...20 and we were told 10 pounds but good to be able to park. There was a tram across the street that took us into the...” - Geoff
United Kingdom
“The bed was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was good. The staff were helpful and the breakfast was very good better than expected. Great location lots of things around and only a short tram to Edinburgh centre.” - Val
United Kingdom
“Location - two minute walk to tram and on direct bus route back from town after late-night Fringe shows. Staff helpful & friendly.” - Jayne
United Kingdom
“Room was a good size and clean. Location very good (2 minute walk to the tram), twenty minutes on the tram and you’re in the centre of Edinburgh” - Francesca
Italy
“A beautiful place in Leith, a truly unique district of Edinburgh, full of kindness and with a warm, family-like atmosphere.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.
Please note that cash payments are not allowed.
Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies.
Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please note that guests may be assigned a different room type and bed configurations.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.