Leith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Royal Yacht Britannia showing boating and interior views
Royal Yacht Britannia showing general coastal views and boating
Royal Yacht Britannia which includes heritage elements, boating and interior views
Royal Yacht Britannia showing interior views, boating and heritage elements
Leith

Popular places to visit

Royal Yacht Britannia

Royal Yacht Britannia

4.5/5(54 reviews)

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.

Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Yacht Britannia showing boating and interior views

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.

Edinburgh Port
Leith Links

Leith Links

Explore the great outdoors at Leith Links, a lovely green space in Edinburgh. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Leith Links

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.

Easter Road Stadium

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.

Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre

Newhaven Heritage Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Newhaven Heritage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Newhaven Heritage Museum

Activities

Luggage Storage Edinburgh

Luggage Storage Edinburgh

AU$13
per adult
Luggage Storage Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Port of Leith Distillery Tour & Tasting

Edinburgh: Port of Leith Distillery Tour & Tasting

AU$40
per adult
Edinburgh: Port of Leith Distillery Tour & Tasting
Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour with a Scottish Local

Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour with Scottish Local

AU$1,914
per adult
Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour with Scottish Local
Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour

Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

AU$96
per adult
Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group
Edinburgh: Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting

Edinburgh: Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting

AU$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Edinburgh from Newhaven Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Edinburgh from Newhaven Port

AU$325
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Edinburgh from Newhaven Port
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Our pick of the best Leith Hotel Deals

Edinburghhouse Hotel
Edinburghhouse Hotel
3 out of 5
90-92 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$79 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$79
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.2/10 (827 reviews)
"Property was fine! Clean beds/rooms, just older. No major issues!"

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Edinburghhouse Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$126 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"All perfect and convenient"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Ocean Mist Leith
Ocean Mist Leith
2.5 out of 5
14 Shore, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$220 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (489 reviews)
"Awesome experience onboard.. amazingly helpful and friendly staff and stunning cabin, bed and the bar area was relaxing"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Ocean Mist Leith
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$126 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,228 reviews)
"Quick check in. Nice bar. Clean. Comfy bed. Bit noisy in corridors at times and not a fan of the separate toilet & shower. The handheld shower wouldnt point down so it just fired water out aggressively and leaked out the shower."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$187 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,602 reviews)
"Wonderful location with a castle view. Great dining and a pool"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
3 out of 5
69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AU$83 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$83
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our ...
5.8/10 (1,137 reviews)
"Good value nice staff"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Leith

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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.

Bonnington
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Broughton

Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mansfield Place Church and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.

Broughton
Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes

Holyrood

While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood
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Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

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 Assembly Rooms.

New Town
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

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.

Edinburgh City Centre

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