Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront an IHG Hotel
Britannia Way Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH6 6LA, United Kingdom
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Britannia Way Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH6 6LA, United Kingdom
This modern hotel is next to the Ocean Terminal shopping center and the Royal Yacht Britannia. It has paid onsite parking, air-conditioned rooms and regular busses to the city center stop outside. The modern rooms with attached bathroom have a hairdryer, wall mounted TVs with Freeview, work desk, power shower, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are also USB charger ports, an iron and an ironing board in every room. Guests can relax in the modern lounge area, offering free WiFi, or make use of the all day dining and stylish bar which serves coffees, teas, premium spirits, craft beers and world wines. Pizzas are served 24 hours a day and food service includes paninis, soup and burgers. A free buffet breakfast is included and offers continental items such as pastries, yogurts and fruits, as well as hot items including, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages and beans. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront is in the old port area. The area's shops, bars and restaurants are just a short walk away. Princes Street, Royal Botanic Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse, St James Quarter, Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city center are less than 2.5 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7.5 mi from the property.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Hair dryer
  • Snack bar
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • On-site parking
  • vending machine
  • kitchenware
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • English
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Parking Available
  • Buzzer/Wireless Intercom
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • Hygiene certification
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Ironing amenities
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • On-site accessible restaurants/lounges
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Heating in public area
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Cleaning products available
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Alcoholic beverages available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront an IHG Hotel
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.83 mi
  • RAF Leuchars - 29.56 mi
  • Perth - 32.51 mi
  • Dundee Airport - 33.08 mi

Museums

  • Newhaven Heritage Museum - 0.76 mi
  • Bellevue Gallery - 1.57 mi
  • Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 1.61 mi
  • Calton Gallery - 1.68 mi
  • Mounted Gallery - 1.78 mi
  • Kingfisher Gallery - 1.80 mi
  • Torrance Gallery - 1.85 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery - 1.85 mi
  • Hanover Fine Arts - 1.87 mi
  • Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh - 1.87 mi
  • Edinburgh Gallery - 1.88 mi
  • Scottish Gallery - 1.88 mi
  • Ink Tank Gallery - 1.89 mi
  • Bourne Fine Art - 1.91 mi
  • Malcolm Innes Gallery - 1.92 mi
  • Patriothall Gallery - 1.93 mi
  • Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 1.94 mi
  • Huntly House - 2.06 mi
  • Museum Of Edinburgh - 2.06 mi
  • Carson Clark Gallery - 2.07 mi
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stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Perfect location for our needs
Lifts very noisy and lots of noise after midnight
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Nice location in Leith, close to the waterfront. Reasonable prices for Edinburgh. Public transportation just in front of the hotel. Nice breakfast selection.
Nothing really....
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We have stayed previously, so I knew car parking wouldn't be an issue. £10 voucher towards £20 24-hour fee for on-site parking. Hot breakfast is always welcome where you're travelling. As Holiday Inns are all the same, you know what to expect. Buses and trans close by, we didn't use any as this was purely an overnight stop travelling to the Highlands the following day. We found a pub for dinner only a 10 minute walk away.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very nice. Great location to the tram but not good walking distance to town
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Breakfast was really good. The bar was good and the dinner/lunch was great too. The room was comfortable, if a bit small, and the staff did a great job cleaning it every day & tripping the tea/coffee supplies. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Surprised that the TV was not a Smart TV, and the screen quality/definition of the TV that was in the room was quite average Pizza selection was poor - only 3 options with no option to choose toppings was very limiting. Breakfast was really good but could have had a few more options (fried eggs, waffles, yogurt pots) and the apples were not good quality. This is a nice hotel with great staff and the room was nice, but a few critiques as above & ultimately don’t believe it was great value for money: cost was quite high but the hotel didn’t then match the expectations which the cost brought.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Close by city , 20mins of tram take us to city. Tram or bus boarding is close by property
Price can be little less than what’s been charged
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Proximity to tram. It was quiet, the location was great.
Lifts were a little slow but not a big deal really.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
We enjoyed our stay. It was clean and perfect access to trams to get to city centre and Murrayfield stadium. Check out time was reasonable.
Breakfast finished early at 10am, we were not told this we thought it was 11am finish. We went for breakfast at 9.45 and there was no hot food available will was disappointing.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We enjoyed our two day stay at this hotel. The room was perfect for our needs and spotless clean with good facilities. The bed was very comfortable and I loved the fact that you could open the windows for fresh air. Parking on site was very easy to organise and we had the option of the tram, local buses or the hop on hop off bus to go into central Edinburgh. A very convenient location , also close to shops and within walking distance of some good restaurants. The staff were always helpful and courteous. The breakfast had a good selection of options and everything was lovely.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Too small ,same breakfast limited options slow lift
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
room was tidy clean
paying 20 pounds for parking surely this should be included
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff. One man in particular was very helpful to us ( unfortunately did not get his name )
Clean, free breakfast, easy access to local food and drink areas and tram
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The lovely receptionist at check in was fantastic!
Breakfast was a bit of shambles. Not enough seats for anyone. Food not replenished. There was people taking 5x per item knowing there was people waiting and queuing. But we got fed. Coffee machine wasn't working properly for a cappuccino. Was a black coffee. Not ideal. Would book again.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Staff were friendly, located very near a tram stop which gets you into the city pretty quickly.
Building was a little run down. Chairs in the breafast / waiting rooms were filthy.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was ideal for exploring Edinburgh.
Breakfast foods being replenished and a full choice was not always available.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Efficient, friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and serviced well. Nice breakfasts. The hotel was in a convenient spot for getting the tram into Edinburgh town centre.
Although the room was clean, it was a little tired around the outside of the shower. The windows in the room would not stay closed when pulled to.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.83 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 29.56 mi
    • Perth - 32.51 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 33.08 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Ocean Terminal - 935 f

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Newhaven Heritage Museum - 0.76 mi
      • Bellevue Gallery - 1.57 mi
      • Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 1.61 mi
      • Calton Gallery - 1.68 mi
      • Mounted Gallery - 1.78 mi
      • Kingfisher Gallery - 1.80 mi
      • Torrance Gallery - 1.85 mi
      • National Portrait Gallery - 1.85 mi
      • Hanover Fine Arts - 1.87 mi
      • Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh - 1.87 mi
      • Edinburgh Gallery - 1.88 mi
      • Scottish Gallery - 1.88 mi
      • Ink Tank Gallery - 1.89 mi
      • Bourne Fine Art - 1.91 mi
      • Malcolm Innes Gallery - 1.92 mi
      • Patriothall Gallery - 1.93 mi
      • Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 1.94 mi
      • Huntly House - 2.06 mi
      • Museum Of Edinburgh - 2.06 mi
      • Carson Clark Gallery - 2.07 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Royal Yacht Britannia - 0.40 mi
      • Sherlock Holmes Statue - 1.75 mi
      • National Monument - 1.84 mi
      • Nelson Monument - 1.89 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Leith Theatre & Hall - 0.43 mi
      • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 1.70 mi
      • Edinburgh Playhouse - 1.71 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Trinity House Of Leith - 0.68 mi
      • Mansfield Place Church - 1.53 mi
      • General Register House - 1.98 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Inverleith House - 1.43 mi
      • Royal Botanic Garden - 1.45 mi
      • Calton Hill - 1.89 mi
      • Princes Street Gardens - 1.98 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Hibernian Edinburgh Matches - 1.47 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Daniel Stewarts & Melville College - 1.81 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Leith Mills - 0.66 mi
      • Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Sanskritik Kendra - 0.82 mi
      • The Ceramic Experience - 1.31 mi
      • Omni Centre - 1.77 mi
      • Edinburgh Experience - 1.85 mi
      • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 1.87 mi
      • Multrees Walk - 1.88 mi
      • New Town Conservation Centre - 1.88 mi
      • Waterloo Place - 1.94 mi
      • 24 Royal Circus - 1.96 mi
      • ScotlandsPeople Centre - 1.97 mi
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 2.06 mi
      • The Peoples Story - 2.07 mi

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront an IHG Hotel

Britannia Way Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH6 6LA, United Kingdom