Leith
Edinburgh





Popular places to visit

Royal Yacht Britannia
You can study the exhibits at Royal Yacht Britannia, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Edinburgh Port
Explore the waterfront of Edinburgh Port and enjoy activities such as sailing in Edinburgh. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can do some window-shopping at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Royal Mile
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Leith Hotel Deals

Malmaison Edinburgh
Staff members were excellent very helpful professional recommendations to all our families and friends will be back again
Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Cairn Hotel
Great location - easy work to St James and Royal Mile. Was able to get street parking on a weekday. And our room across the road from the reception had lots of space and bunk beds which was lovely and unlike most old town Euro hotels
Reviewed on 13 April 2026

3 Johns Place Townhouse
Awesome location
Reviewed on 11 April 2026

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
The beds in our room were set back in a recess behind the window which meant that a strip of light between the curtains and the wall lay across our eyes from sunrise. So frustrating! Breakfast lovely and really diverse considering it was free but it was completely chaotic and almost impossible to ...
Reviewed on 5 April 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was clean with everything you need, food there wasn't a great choice and sadly breakfast hot food was a bit cold. Pool is great but changing rooms are icy cold! Some staff went above and beyond to be helpful others couldn't care less.
Reviewed on 12 April 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Even though I received an e-mail from Moxy via Hotels.com stating that I could check in earlier than 3 pm if rooms were available, I was told at the desk that that wasn’t true because I was not a Marriott Bonvoy member and that I needed to wait until 3 (this was at 12:30 pm). I paid 3.50 for a cup ...
Reviewed on 12 April 2026
Other neighborhoods around Leith

Broughton
Travelers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.

Bonnington
While there might not be top attractions in Bonnington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.

New Town
Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.

Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Old Town Edinburgh
Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.
