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.

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 fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Easter Road Stadium
Catch an event at Easter Road Stadium during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Pilrig St. Paul's Church
After visiting Pilrig St. Paul's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Things to do

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Leith

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Efficient staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Malmaison Edinburgh
Lovely room but could have done without all the scaffolding. Staff were very courteous but they need to better highlight where the hotel Car Park is! Postcode needs to be changed, as Sat Nav takes you to a private road which doesn't allow access to the hotel!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Ocean Mist Leith
We had a wonderful stay. This was our second stay and as expected it was perfect.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Abbotsford Guest House
The room was great for our family of 5. The room was nice and warm for our arrival and was in a fantastic location for getting the tram/buses. Plenty of eating places nearby. Would highly recommend to any families wanting to stay somewhere central.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

4 Friends House
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay! No issues getting too and from, checking in, and such. Only issue we had that I believe I did see in another room, was the smell of the bathroom (or so I think)… it does sort of “go away” when staying in the room, but when using the bathroom or entering the room ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
AAA
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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.

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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.

Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle 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 Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.
