
Axel’s take
A characterful floating hotel whose service and comfort live up to the setting.
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Axel’s rating: 9.3/10 · a boutique floating hotel on Leith’s waterfront
Ocean Mist is a boutique hotel aboard a restored historic ship, not a conventional budget two-star. It’s an exceptional pick for couples who want character without sacrificing comfort. Recent Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, immaculate interiors and comfortable beds. Polished wood, individually designed cabins and the waterfront bar give it substance beyond the novelty, while Leith’s restaurants and nearby trams make the location practical.
Choose your cabin carefully: some are snug, and lower-deck rooms can offer little daylight. Breakfast is continental rather than cooked, with lounge-style seating that doesn’t suit everyone. There’s no lift, so discuss access before booking; parking is limited and charged. We’d skip it if spacious, bright rooms or walking straight into Edinburgh’s main sights matter more than maritime character.
- Rooms
- Individually styled cabins with well-reviewed beds; space and daylight vary substantially.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently outstanding feedback across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff are a recurring highlight; reception is staffed around the clock.
- Amenities
- Waterfront bar, included continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
- Fees and surprises
- Limited parking costs extra; no lift, and breakfast is not a cooked Scottish spread.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
14 Shore, Edinburgh
On Leith’s Shore, close to restaurants and trams rather than the Old Town sights.
Amenities and check-in
Waterfront bar, included continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Check-in
after 2:30 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Bar
- Sauna
- Wi-Fi (free)
- Wi-Fi in public areas
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Ocean Mist Leith: from $228 for Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $228 total for Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults at Ocean Mist Leith on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Ocean Mist Leith is a boutique floating hotel on Leith’s waterfront in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Address: 14 Shore, Edinburgh. Property ID: 1275939. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/ocean-mist-leith-1275939
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/ocean-mist-leith-1275939/2026-11-22/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $789 | $891 on Booking.com | $102 less (11%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $747 | $802 on Expedia | $55 less (7%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $228 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-23 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $473 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-24 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $724 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $1,006 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-26 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $1,268 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-27 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,607 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-28 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,938 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-29 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $2,185 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-30 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $2,429 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-12-01 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $2,741 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-12-02 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $3,069 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-12-03 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $3,405 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-12-04 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $3,750 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-12-05 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $4,194 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-12-06 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#2 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: 9.3/10
A characterful floating hotel whose service and comfort live up to the setting. a boutique floating hotel on Leith’s waterfront, scored for what it is.
Ocean Mist is a boutique hotel aboard a restored historic ship, not a conventional budget two-star. It’s an exceptional pick for couples who want character without sacrificing comfort. Recent Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, immaculate interiors and comfortable beds. Polished wood, individually designed cabins and the waterfront bar give it substance beyond the novelty, while Leith’s restaurants and nearby trams make the location practical.
Choose your cabin carefully: some are snug, and lower-deck rooms can offer little daylight. Breakfast is continental rather than cooked, with lounge-style seating that doesn’t suit everyone. There’s no lift, so discuss access before booking; parking is limited and charged. We’d skip it if spacious, bright rooms or walking straight into Edinburgh’s main sights matter more than maritime character.
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Best for: couples seeking a distinctive stay; maritime-history enthusiasts; Leith dining weekends
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Watch out for: compact cabins and limited daylight in some rooms; no lift; confirm access requirements; continental breakfast with lounge-style seating
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Location: On Leith’s Shore, close to restaurants and trams rather than the Old Town sights.
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Rooms: Individually styled cabins with well-reviewed beds; space and daylight vary substantially.
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Cleanliness: Consistently outstanding feedback across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff are a recurring highlight; reception is staffed around the clock.
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Amenities: Waterfront bar, included continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
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Fees and surprises: Limited parking costs extra; no lift, and breakfast is not a cooked Scottish spread.
Axel's opinion of Ocean Mist Leith, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Ocean Mist Leith
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- 14 Shore, Edinburgh
- Guest rating: 4.9/5 on Google from 619 reviews (location 3.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Port of Leith: 5 min walk · Edinburgh Airport: 30 min by taxi · Glasgow Airport: 85 min by taxi · Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 10 min by taxi · Palace of Holyroodhouse: 11 min by taxi · National Galleries of Scotland: National: 15 min by taxi
- Amenities: Pool, Breakfast (free), Bar, Sauna, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
- Check-in from: 14:30
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Edinburgh
Room types
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Economy room
Economy Single room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
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Standard room
Standard Single room
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior room
Superior Single room
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic room
Classic Single room
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Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Suite
Single Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior Suite
Superior Single Suite
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Superior Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Presidential Single Suite
Grand Suite
Grand Single Suite
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- Grand Single Suite — room photo 3
Grand Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Luxury Suite
Luxury Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
Studio
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard Studio
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior Studio
Superior Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Deluxe Studio
Presidential Studio
Presidential Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior Cottage
Deluxe Cottage
Presidential Cottage
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