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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Dec 16 to Dec 28, 2026 · 12 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Dec 17 to Dec 28, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Dec 20 to Jan 3, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
| Mar 13 to Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | Get current price for this stay | Open hotel details |
#3 of 4 hotels in Leith by Axel's take. Leith is #5 of 7 places to stay in Edinburgh. The best hotels in Leith, ranked · Where to stay in Edinburgh
Axel's take: 8.2/10
A dependable Leith base with helpful staff and easy tram links. a no-frills 3-star near Leith’s waterfront, scored for what it is.
This no-frills 3-star is a strong pick for exploring Leith while keeping central Edinburgh accessible by tram. Recent Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds. Included breakfast adds value, and the Royal Yacht Britannia and restaurants around the Shore are nearby. We'd choose it for practical comfort rather than character or a city-centre address.
The main compromise is needing transport for most central sightseeing. Breakfast earns plenty of praise, but several Booking.com guests describe crowded service and slow replenishment; evening meals also attract repeated reports of waits. Parking is paid, not free as some listings suggest. We'd skip it if walking straight into the Old Town or lingering over an unhurried hotel breakfast matters most.
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Best for: value-minded couples and families; Royal Yacht Britannia visitors; travelers happy using trams
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Watch out for: transport needed for central sightseeing; breakfast congestion at busy times; paid parking with limited spaces
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Location: Near Ocean Terminal, Britannia and tram links; not a central Edinburgh walking base.
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Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; recent guests generally report comfortable beds.
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Cleanliness: Consistently positive across recent Booking.com and Expedia feedback.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength across sites.
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Amenities: Included buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a lounge bar with evening food; no pool.
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Fees and surprises: Parking and pets cost extra; collect the guest parking code from reception before paying.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · projectscot.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
- 3-star hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- Britannia Way, Ocean Dr, Edinburgh
- Amenities: Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Television in lobby, Fire Extinguisher, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Reception desk, Non-smoking rooms, Room service
- City page: Hotels in Edinburgh
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3-star hotel · Holiday Inn Express · Britannia Way, Ocean Dr, Edinburgh
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service
Hotels in EdinburghAxel's take
a no-frills 3-star near Leith’s waterfront
8.2/10
A dependable Leith base with helpful staff and easy tram links.
This no-frills 3-star is a strong pick for exploring Leith while keeping central Edinburgh accessible by tram. Recent Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds. Included breakfast adds value, and the Royal Yacht Britannia and restaurants around the Shore are nearby. We'd choose it for practical comfort rather than character or a city-centre address.
The main compromise is needing transport for most central sightseeing. Breakfast earns plenty of praise, but several Booking.com guests describe crowded service and slow replenishment; evening meals also attract repeated reports of waits. Parking is paid, not free as some listings suggest. We'd skip it if walking straight into the Old Town or lingering over an unhurried hotel breakfast matters most.
Best for
- value-minded couples and families
- Royal Yacht Britannia visitors
- travelers happy using trams
Watch out for
- transport needed for central sightseeing
- breakfast congestion at busy times
- paid parking with limited spaces
- Location
- Near Ocean Terminal, Britannia and tram links; not a central Edinburgh walking base.
- Rooms
- Simple, air-conditioned rooms; recent guests generally report comfortable beds.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently positive across recent Booking.com and Expedia feedback.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength across sites.
- Amenities
- Included buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a lounge bar with evening food; no pool.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking and pets cost extra; collect the guest parking code from reception before paying.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · projectscot.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
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