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
  • Shower
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Heating
  • Snack bar
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • On-site parking
  • vending machine
  • kitchenware
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Closet
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • English
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Parking Available
  • Buzzer/Wireless Intercom
  • Linens
  • Carpeting
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 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
  • Room towels provided
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
  • Toiletries provided
  • TV & Movies/Shows
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Heating in public area
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Sleep comfort items
  • Desk/workspace available
  • Cleaning products available
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Alcoholic beverages available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
New, great breakfast
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Breakfast was excellent. Staff were excellent.
No instructions on how to activate lights. No telephone service to contact front desk.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Nice helpful staff, especially at front desk. Agnes, July and her sister were exceptionally committed to ensure our comfort and wellbeing
Good and rush free location near the port with Ocean mall nearby
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff was knowledgeable about the area and how to get around easily.
The elevator was out of order
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything was absolutely outstanding!
N/A
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Nothing at all
Every thing
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location very close to public transport
Breakfast was a little lacking. It was overall not bad, but I wouldn’t have paid for it separately.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Not much
Too costly for the price It was dated Beds were too soft All Chairs in the reception area were stained and dirty Food was mediocre Terrible coffee
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and quietness
No consideration of non pork eater alternative. No Fridge or microwave at room.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location
Nothing
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Compact rooms , hotel in Leith close to mall and tram
Hotel rooms were very small, breakfast was ok. It is quite a distance from Edinburgh center, we knew that during booking but given the quality of stay and pricing, it definitely wasn’t worth the price. Next time, we will book someplace near Edinburgh city center. Also, our train was canceled from London and the hotel didn’t do anything to accommodate us, we missed night stay and breakfast but were told that we had to pay full price for that night
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location was great. The breakfast was delicious, but crowded. The bathroom was a bit small, but it was clean and everything worked well. Loved having coffees and work space available all day and all night.
Breakfast was crowded.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Same breakfast all day. Less options
Room is very small, no space to keep cloths, no chair and tiny walkable space in room
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Room comfortable and spacious. Agnes the general manager was a star. Her welcome and explanation of everything at the hotel was exemplary. Good car parking and good location close to transport into city centre.
Breakfast was a shambles. A family was allowed to play cards noisily at their breakfast table well after they had finished eating. The hotel bar was inadequate.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Modern
Room size
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I loved that the property had air conditioning! Bless!
The breakfast lacked protein, outside of Scottish breakfast food. I’m not sure what I expected and honestly it wasn’t that bad.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Good location and value for money. Friendly staff.
Breakfast is very basic.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location is great near to bus and tram terminal for the city access .
Stayed for 2 days the second day they had some hot water tank repair or something going on and they were unable to get it done the same day and obviously you need hot water to shower and stuff but we were never informed about the problem and we had to go to reception and ask about the issue and they offered to give another room key to take shower in the mrng and was told that key will be slid under the door but it never happened had to go ask early mrng again to get one , hot water is basic amenity and we had to deal with it by sacrificing our rest time
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Close to the tram stop. Friendly staff.
Dinner options were limited and slow service.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Convenient location, big room.
Nothing.
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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