Eco-friendly hotel in Edinburgh balances warmth with practicality, offering a welcoming lobby with TV and easy access to the peaceful Princes Street Gardens
Leonardo Edinburgh City, in central Edinburgh, offers thoughtful amenities like in-room WiFi and all-day lobby coffee and tea. The staff earns praise from guests. Enjoy practical laundry services and a relaxed bar for unwinding after sightseeing.
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Leonardo Edinburgh City is near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Princes Street Gardens and Arthur's Seat. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HZ
What's nearby
Princes Street Gardens
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Grassmarket
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Edinburgh Castle
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Princes Street
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Haymarket Station
15 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station
16 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Cloisters
4 min walk
Beatnik
3 min walk
The Blue Blazer
5 min walk
La Viola Cafe Bistro
2 min walk
The Brauhaus
1 min walk
About this property
Leonardo Edinburgh City
Hotel near Princes Street Gardens
Located close to Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Leonardo Edinburgh City provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
Coffee/tea in the lobby and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Free infant beds, electric kettles, and desks
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 per person
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (39 inch wide door)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
4 floors
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leonardo Edinburgh City pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leonardo Edinburgh City on 8 March 2026 start from AED 307, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Leonardo Edinburgh City located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Haymarket Tram Station is 16 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Leonardo Edinburgh City Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Our stay at Leonardo was perfect! The staff were very helpful and courteous, the food was great and the location was perfect which allowed us to walk to all the places that we visited.
Peter
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Cheuk Ying
22 January 2026
There was a large room of improvement on the cleanness. But the area was,m nice, good restaurants around
The staff was wonderful. Problems were resolved quickly. The room was very dark even with all of the lights on. The carpet was due to be replaced, . Thats probably why the lights were so dim
. The breakfast was very good, cooked options are available along with pastries a
,fruit, and,
cheeses
We had a great two night stay here after flying into Edinburgh. The hotel was perfect, the breakfast was excellent and the lady serving breakfast was lovely and very friendly.
I loved my small attic room, very cozy. It had everything I needed. The bed was supremely comfortable. The tub was very deep and I used that every night! The staff was very friendly. I love the location in the student part of town. There are lots of nice places to eat and drink that were friendly and low-key.
The location is very convenient to all attractions of the city. The amenities are well maintained. The front desk staff is very friendly. We have a great stay and would like to recommend the hotel to other guests!😀
Five minute walk from the grass market, nice clean rooms, excellent breakfast and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Super nice people at reception, really cool building, amazingly…like the cleanest room I’ve ever stayed in, and awesome location near the castle. Would stay here again!
The hotel was well located and not too noisy in the centre. Breakfast staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel reception staff could have been more friendly and personable.
A beautiful old building that has been excellently modernised with tasteful design and decor. A comfortable room, friendly.staff and excellent breakfast.