Leith Travel Guide

Edinburgh

Royal Yacht Britannia featuring interior views and boating
Royal Yacht Britannia showing boating and general coastal views
Royal Yacht Britannia showing boating, heritage elements and interior views
Royal Yacht Britannia showing heritage elements, interior views and boating
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Popular places to visit

Royal Yacht Britannia

Royal Yacht Britannia

You can study the exhibits at Royal Yacht Britannia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Yacht Britannia featuring interior views and boating

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 top-notch restaurants.

Edinburgh Port
Leith Links

Leith Links

Leith Links is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.

Leith Links
Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Royal Mile, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Royal Mile
Princes Street

Princes Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street

Top hotels in Leith

Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel

2 out of 5
10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.784.652 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
4.784.652 ₫
5.741.582 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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"We stayed here while we attended the Fringe. It was comfortable and convenient to buses or to just to walk to events."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Cairn Hotel
3 Johns Place Townhouse

3 Johns Place Townhouse

2 out of 5
3 John's Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is 2.963.010 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.963.010 ₫
3.555.612 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"This was the most beautiful and best-equipped hotel I’ve ever stayed at in the UK. Not a single stain or speck of dust in the room—everything was perfectly clean. The water drained smoothly, the towels were wonderfully comfortable, and the coffee machine was a nice touch. Truly a hidden gem. Even ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

3 Johns Place Townhouse
Malmaison Edinburgh

Malmaison Edinburgh

4 out of 5
1 Tower Place Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.834.920 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.834.920 ₫
4.602.046 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with two on-site restaurants, easy access to the tram and bus routes, great staff, and an overall solid value for the money as spent. No need to be in the heart of the Royal Mile when you can stay here. I’d book again."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Malmaison Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 3.044.430 ₫ per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
3.044.430 ₫
3.653.316 ₫ total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Great location, 15/20 mins walk into town, all flat or 10min bus ride, various options all very frequent and cheap. Staff were amazing couldn't fault them, helpful, knowledgeable and nothing was to much. The room was as you'd expect and although on the street side of the property very quiet. The ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.741.937 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.741.937 ₫
6.890.324 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,801 reviews)
"No complaints from me!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is 4.351.851 ₫ per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
4.351.851 ₫
5.222.222 ₫ total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Right in the middle of everything."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
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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 Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Bonnington
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Broughton

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

Broughton
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
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(1,168 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
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(1,225 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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.

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 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

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