It occupies a Victorian building from 1880 on Cambridge Avenue, north of the centre. Leith House is a simple 3-star hotel with a private bathroom in the rooms and a continental breakfast, aimed at anyone who does not need to sleep in the Old Town.
Location and getting around
Calton Hill is the nearest point of interest, about a 20-minute walk away. Waverley station, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the port of Leith are each about 25 minutes away.
Allow about half an hour on foot to Princes Street, and around 40 minutes to Edinburgh Castle. If you will be coming and going several times a day, a bus or taxi will save you time.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms keep details of the original building and have a high-definition TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee set, and a private bathroom with toiletries.
A continental breakfast is served in the morning. There is no sign of a restaurant, 24-hour reception or Wi-Fi, so ask if any of these matter to you.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you like 19th-century buildings.
- Practical if you are going to spend time in Leith and its port area.
- Ideal if a room with a bathroom and a simple breakfast is enough.
Good to know
- Arrival is from 15:00 until midnight and you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is between 06:00 and 10:00, so do not count on a slow morning.
- The castle is more than 2 km away.
Compare with other 3-star hotels.