Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg – Family Hotel in Edinburgh | From 183$/Night

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About the Hotel

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6JJ

“The location offered easy access to Edinburgh's attractions.”view full review

Rooms & Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront offers 169 rooms with blackout curtains, free Wi-Fi, and USB ports. Family rooms include a double bed and pull-out sofa bed. Wheelchair-accessible rooms feature wider doorways and adapted bathrooms. All rooms have a 32-inch TV with Freeview, a power shower, and tea/coffee facilities.

Dining Options

The hotel serves an Express Start breakfast with bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, pastries, and yogurts. Light bites like pizza and nachos are available throughout the day. The lounge bar offers coffee, tea, craft beers, and world wines.

Leisure & Nearby

The Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are a short walk away. Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are within 3 miles. Public buses and trams stop near the hotel for easy city access.

Location & Transport

The hotel is in Leith, 2 miles from Edinburgh city center. Edinburgh Waverley train station is nearby, and Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive. On-site parking costs £10 per night (limited spaces).

Services & Policies

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Pets are allowed by prior arrangement. Check-in starts at 3 PM, and check-out is by 11 AM. The 24-hour reception offers ironing facilities and office supplies.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Standard Room Hot

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2 persons

120 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

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Standard Twin Room Hot

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2 persons

120 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

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Standard Double Room Hot

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2 persons

130 sq. feet

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1 Double bed

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Edinburgh 2.1 mi

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 10.0 mi

Dundee (DND) 60.4 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.9 mi

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Spacious and Comfortable

“During my stay, I found the room to be surprisingly spacious compared to other hotels within the same chain. It was immaculately clean, with a comfortable bed that made it easy to unwind after a long day of exploring.” view full review

Fluffy Towels & Power Shower

“One of the highlights for me was the bathroom. It featured huge fluffy towels and a powerful shower that was refreshing, making each morning a delight. Small details like this really added to my overall experience.” view full review

Excellent Breakfast Options

“The breakfast offered a good variety, including scrambled eggs and pastries. I also loved the option for a grab-and-go breakfast that included cereal and fruit. It allowed me to start my day quickly and deliciously, especially on busy mornings.” view full review

Convenient Parking Experience

“I appreciated the free parking provided by the hotel. Although it can get crowded, it was great to have the convenience of parking right at the hotel, making it easier to manage my daily trips around the city.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
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

Location

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6JJ

Map view

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6JJ

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

2.3 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

Royal Mile

2.1 mi

Church

South Leith Parish Church

2900 ft

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.7 mi

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

2.1 mi

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.5 mi

Church

Trinity House Of Leith

3500 ft

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

2.3 mi

Park

Princes Street Gardens

2.2 mi

Landmark

Trinity House Maritime Museum

2900 ft

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

2.2 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

Store

Scotmid Co-operative

2100 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

Nearby

Ocean Drive Ocean Terminal

Royal Yacht Britannia

1400 ft

Mall

Ocean Terminal

1500 ft

Edinburgh EH6Scotland

Leith

600 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

Mr Nicks

1000 ft

Ocean Drive Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre

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

The Haven Cafe

2100 ft

9 Anchorfield Newhaven

Belly Buster

1800 ft

36 Ferry Road

North Fort Cafe

1900 ft

19 North Fort Street

Malt & Hops

2800 ft

45 Shore EH6 6QU

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Leisure & Nearby

Location & Transport

Services & Policies

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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