Leith
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Royal Yacht Britannia
Glimpse the life of royalty in the elegant rooms of what was once the Queen of England's personal cruise liner and Britain's ambassadorial ship overseas.
Edinburgh Port
Explore the waterfront of Edinburgh Port and enjoy activities such as sailing in Edinburgh. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Easter Road Stadium
Catch an event at Easter Road Stadium during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Leith Links
Leith Links is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Sanskritik Kendra
After visiting Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Sanskritik Kendra, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Top hotels in Leith
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
The room was clean and spacious. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Down side was the food and drinks were over priced.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Cairn Hotel
Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ocean Mist Leith
We had a fantastic stay in the Ocean Mist. Everything to a high standard and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Already planning our next trip. Robert Baird
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Best part of this hotel was the location. Grassmarket is a short walk to the old town which was perfect. Room was spacious, great view of the castle. Very clean, other than the chair having a stain on the seat. The floor in and outside of the room had very creaky floorboards which woke us up a few ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Room was pretty clean upon arrival! The shower had a weird smell but it ended up going away after a day or so. Staff were very friendly! Good water pressure. Beds were super comfy as well.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Great staff, clean comfortable room. Only problem was our room was a bit warm for us
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leith
Broughton
Travellers 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
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Princes Street and Royal Mile.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and George Street.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
