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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6JJ
Great
8.1
8.6
/10
4.0
4.1
/5
“The hotel's location is perfect, just a short walk from the tram stop and close to great dining options.”view full review

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By IHG is a 3-star hotel with an 8.1/10 rating on Booking.com, offering convenient amenities like free WiFi and a lounge bar. This modern hotel features comfortable accommodations, ideal for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

The 169 guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront are equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning. Families can opt for rooms with pull-out sofa beds, providing ample space for up to four guests.

Dining & Snack Options

The hotel offers an inclusive Express Start breakfast, featuring both continental items and hot dishes. Light bites, including pizza and nachos, are available throughout the day in the lounge.

Services & Transportation

Holiday Inn Express provides a 24-hour reception and on-site parking for 10 GBP per night. Public buses run from outside the hotel into the city center, providing easy access to attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Camera Obscura.

Area & Attractions

This pet-friendly hotel allows pets by prior arrangement. It is located only 3.2 km from top attractions such as the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, facilitating a variety of shopping and sightseeing opportunities.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room Hot
Standard King Room Hot
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Room allocated on Arrival Hot
Room allocated on Arrival Hot
2 persons
120 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Standard Double Room Hot
Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Standard Twin Room Hot
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
120 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Facilities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Delicious Breakfast!
“The buffet breakfast was impressive; it offered a wide variety of choices that catered to all tastes.” view full review
Spacious & Clean!
“My room was remarkably spacious and maintained a high level of cleanliness, making me feel very comfortable throughout my stay.” view full review
Great Shower Experience!
“The bathroom was fantastic, featuring a great-sized shower that provided plenty of space and great water pressure.” view full review
Massive Samsung TV!
“I loved the massive Samsung TV in the room; it was a hit with the kids and made our evenings enjoyable.” view full review
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg Location

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6JJ
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Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6JJ
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
2.2 mi
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
1.5 mi
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1.8 mi
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
2.0 mi
Landmark
Leith
2100 ft
Landmark
Royal Mile
2.1 mi
Church
South Leith Parish Church
2900 ft
Landmark
Calton Hill
1.6 mi
Landmark
The Real Mary King's Close
2.0 mi
Landmark
Arthur's Seat hike
2.5 mi
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
2.2 mi
Church
Trinity House Of Leith
3500 ft
Park
Princes Street Gardens
2.1 mi
Landmark
Trinity House Maritime Museum
2900 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
2.1 mi
Landmark
Newhaven Harbour
3600 ft
Landmark
Nelson Monument
1.7 mi
Landmark
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultural Centre
4500 ft
Market
Newhaven
3300 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
2.1 mi
Store
Asda Leith Superstore
2300 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
1.9 mi
Landmark
Sherlock Holmes Statue
1.5 mi
Store
Scotmid Co-operative
1.6 mi
Nearby
Ocean Drive Ocean Terminal
Royal Yacht Britannia
1400 ft
Mall
Ocean Terminal
1500 ft
West Princess Garden Street Near Saint John's
Sir James Young Simpson Monument
800 ft
Dock St
Leith Citadel railway
1600 ft
West Princess Garden Street Near Saint John's
Dean Ramsey Memorial
800 ft
67 Commercial Street Leith
Custom House
1200 ft
Restaurants
Lee's Kitchen
400 ft
14 Portland Place
Costa Coffee
1000 ft
98 Ocean Drive Ground Floor
Wrapchic
1300 ft
Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive
Fit Food Bistro
1500 ft
41 Commercial Street
Tiso Summit Cafe
1500 ft
41 Commercial Street
Belly Buster
1800 ft
36 Ferry Road
The Haven Cafe
2100 ft
9 Anchorfield Newhaven
North Fort Cafe
1900 ft
19 North Fort Street
Hung Fung
2600 ft
124 Ferry Road
Williams and Johnson
2500 ft
1 Customs Wharf Custom Lane
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh5 min  ·  2.1 mi
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)25 min  ·  10.0 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)146 min  ·  60.4 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station5 min  ·  1.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at GBP 10 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Czech, Hungarian, Polish
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
127
Former name
holiday inn express edinburgh - leith waterfront, an ihg hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 2759 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
84%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.3/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
8.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 6120 reviews
8.1/10
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