Leith Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Royal Yacht Britannia
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.
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.
Leith Links
Leith Links is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Leith
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
We couldn't have asked for a better location, a cleaner room, or better staff! Breakfast was great, and we enjoyed the food and drinks in the restaurant at night! Just an overall great experience for our first trip to the lovely Scotland!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Malmaison Edinburgh
Excellent breakfast - but what made our stay special were the incredible staff. Have suggested that with a name like Malmaison there should be more roses in evidence.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
3 Johns Place Townhouse
This was a clean and beautiful place. Easy to get into and enjoyable to hang out in and around
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Loved our balcony room. Cozy bed. Great staff. Easy walkable location to the Royal Mile and Victoria Street, the fountains and the Scott Monument. Overall central location. Pool is nice too. Highly recommend a balcony room.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great location. We walked to the Royal mile, Edinburgh castle. It’s so close to the mall with tons of restaurants. Its walkable the airport bus and train station.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
We stayed in the quadruple room with a view of the city. The room and bathroom were clean! The room smelled fresh! The staff was friendly. We felt welcome. The location is amazing! Walkable to Edinburgh Castle and to many restaurants and shops! Being able to store our belongings before and after ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Leith
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
New Town
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 Assembly Rooms and George Street.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Royal Mile or Edinburgh Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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