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
  • 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
  • Carpeting
  • 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
  • Room towels provided
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
  • Separate shower/bathtub
  • Toiletries provided
  • TV & Movies/Shows
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Heating in public area
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • 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 September, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Very conveniently located near Ocean Terminal. Easy for those who want to take public transport.
Had to remind the front desk to get the room cleaned and made up and even then they skipped the next day. In over 9 days of stay, our room was cleaned and bed made maybe 3 to 4 times. The room is too small if you are traveling with large suitcases.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
That it is a restorant to drink & eat durin the day.
The light in the room is very weak.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location at Ocean Trminal, tram a 2 minute walk away, comfortable. Staff great, gave us navigation assistance on a couple of occasions.
Nothing really
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Brilliant staff. Left with an over riding feeling that nothing was too much trouble. Staff I spoke to were local to the region and happy to advise and assist. Very friendly.
I thought the quality of the breakfast was poor. Not enough choice.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Helpful and friendly staff. Location.
Overpriced for what it is. Evening meal wasn’t great.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The breakfast was a great way to start the day. At the end of the day a nightcap in the lobby was a nice thing to do. The room was nice and comfy.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Great location. Handy car park, although worth noting there are other cheaper alternatives near by.
Not worth the price. We went for breakfast at 9:10 and lots of items had run out (eggs, pastries, plates!) and were not being replenished, which considering there were 50 mins left of breakfast is unacceptable. Room was grubby and had tooth flossers laying around and wrappers under the fold down bed. We were a family of 4 and were left 2 towels. Oh, and the fire alarm went off at 7am with no explanation.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Rooms were adequate and as you'd expect from a Holiday Inn. This one was very efficiently run and all the staff we encountered were very pleasant and very helpful.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location was what attracted us most on booking. (Royal Yacht Britannia and easy public transport into city centre) Probably fair to say we are not fond of large city hotels but sometimes its a 'needs/must' situation. No adverse comments though about hotel/staff just not out preferred situation. If visiting that area again I would have no hesitation in stopping here though.
As above really. Just not for us. Clearly though, very popular with a considerable cross section of people.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
close to tram Liked the gluten free options for breakfast
Could have been priced lower due to location being far from centre of town and airport Eggs were cold at breakfast
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very friendly efficient staff. Choice of soft or firm pillows. Clever bathroom design and door arrangement. 24 hour parking worked well for us.
Nothing.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Very clean and well looked after room
Unfortunately I had to leave at 5am and there were no take-away cups for tea/coffee. But that's a minor point
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and bar snacks were good
Soooo expensive £838 for what nights..crazy !!
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Availability from Thu, Sep 18, 2025 To Sun, Sep 21, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer.
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Free WiFi
$250.63USD
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Average nightly rate $250.63 Total (including tax) $902.28
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$251.91USD
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Average nightly rate $251.91 Total (including tax) $906.86
  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Walk-in shower
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Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
A family room suitable for up to 2 adults and 2 children aged under 12 years. the room features a double bed and pull-out sofa bed, free wifi, a 32-inch tv with freeview and an private bathroom with power shower. if you require the hotel to set up the sofa bed, please inform the hotel via the special requests box during the booking process. please note, floor and storage space is limited when the sofa bed is in use and these rooms cannot also accommodate a cot when the sofa bed is in use
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Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$265.74USD
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Average nightly rate $265.74 Total (including tax) $956.64
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$267.08USD
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$272.01
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$285.67
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Average nightly rate $267.08 Total (including tax) $961.48
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Free WiFi
$407.27USD
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Average nightly rate $407.27 Total (including tax) $1,466.16
  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Crib(s)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Walk-in shower
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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