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Leith House

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Cambridge Avenue, 6View location

7.0/10Very good332 Reviews
Cleanliness7.6/107.6
Service7.2/107.2
Comfort6.8/106.8
Condition6.8/106.8
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood7.2/107.2
Amenities6.8/106.8
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About Leith House

Situated near Edinburgh's main shopping area (Princes Street) and the historic Royal Mile, this charming 19th-century townhouse offers an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers.

It's within easy walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, St Andrew Square Bus Station, the Playhouse Theatre, the Omni Centre, and a variety of restaurants, pubs, and clubs. Guests can also easily reach Ocean Terminal, home to the Royal Yacht Britannia, and major motorway networks.

The accommodation provides a warm, friendly atmosphere, complete with Wi-Fi access and HD satellite television for a relaxing stay.

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With a stay at Leith House in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. This guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Princes Street. Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions.

Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and an elevator.

Popular amenities

Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 3 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 3 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Leith Links 1 km / 0.6 mi
Easter Road Stadium 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Calton Hill 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Omni Centre Edinburgh 1.6 km / 1 mi
St James Quarter 1.7 km / 1 mi
Leith Docks 1.7 km / 1 mi
Waterloo Place 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Multrees Walk 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Princes Street 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
St. Andrew Square 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Holyrood Park 2 km / 1.3 mi
Royal Botanic Garden 2 km / 1.3 mi
Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 8
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  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Key Collection
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  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • Luggage room
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Charges for late arrival
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUA.2D

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    QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2D

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²TPL.ST
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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Wake-up service
    • Central heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST-1

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    22 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Wake-up service
    • Central heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Shower

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSICDBL.AS

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: DBL.AS

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 10 m²SGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    10 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Carpeted floors
    • Central heating
    • Wake-up service
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Satellite TV
    • Smoke detector

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC DOUBLE BEDDBL.AS-DB

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBL.AS-DB

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²FAM.ST
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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST

    Room amenities

    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Wake-up service
    • Living room: 1
    • Central heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Leith House

7.0
Very good
332 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.6 /10
Service
7.2 /10
Comfort
6.8 /10
Condition
6.8 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.2 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
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2/10
Poor
23 Jul 2026
Linda
Was not as described and not quaint. It was more of a hostel. Questionable security which was the main reason we left and cancelled our booking upon arrival. The lodging was unwilling to refund (poor customer service) but Expedia provided a credit to us for the major hassle which we very much appreciated.
For the record: The room was completely dated and the air in the building smelled of a broken sewer pipe. If interested—It was also a one hour walk to the city up hill or 30 minute bus so not convenient at all! Just Avoid this place.
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2026
Isabella
It was an amazing stay. Bathroom was as expected. Very close to shops and restaurants.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
ANNE
Lovely clean room and bathroom exactly as expected. Staff were helpful at check in and explained the check out procedure.
Situated just off the main Leith tram route so easy to find although it is also walkable from the main city area and walkable down to Leith. Certainly would stay here again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2026
Hilary
Basic room, fine for a night, though pricey. Very helpful staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Daniel
Ye
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2026
Justyna
The bed was very comfortable and the linens were perfectly clean, which I appreciated. However, I would strongly advise wearing slippers in the bedroom and bathroom. The floors were quite dirty, and specifically, there were dried urine stains on the bathroom floor around the toilet. It’s clear that the cleaning is not done thoroughly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
William
Good clean room, friendly staff, perfect for a short stay!
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2026
Jonathan
Good accommodation but room too warm, tried to turn radiator off but not successful making it a very warm night for sleeping, apart from that all good.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
11 Dec 2025
Derrick
yep, bit of a dump. staff terrible
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Dominic
Definitely will go back next year and very clean room
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Nov 2025
Elaine
Room was clean and warm. A bit dated but value for the price we paid. Good Location for Leith walk and the playhouse. Gentleman who greeted us was courteous.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2025
Dianne
Very basic but has everything you need - good location, comfortable beds, quiet, friendly staff
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
14 Nov 2025
Amal
The room was good. But, there was no lock for the toilet. The door kept opening while you are having a shower or the other thing. That made me uncomfortable. The shower was tooo hot. Even when I turned the nob to cold, it is either ice cold or boiling water. I had to splash water on to my body instead of having a shower.
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2025
Thomas
Staff very corteus, the room was quite small - but that was expected.
The only issue is the room was very warm - so warm we had to open the window in November.
There was no way to regulate the temperature
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
James
Lovely property and clean room, warm reception and very easy check in/check out procedure
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
29 Oct 2025
ed
Staff were rude on check in people in next room were noisy and wasnt dealt with.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Sharone
Perfect for an overnight stay.
4/10
Poor
11 Sep 2025
K.
Old property grubby
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2025
Nabila
Good-very warm which would be great in winter but uncomfortable in the warm weather. Fortunately I had brought my fan as there was no way to cool the room-bathroom was clean and surprisingly spacious. The kettle provided could have done with a good clean and descaling so I avoided using it. Short walk from the station- also has good transport links. Easy check in process with helpful staff.
2/10
Poor
30 Aug 2025
Mohankumar
There is no water to drink.
Not spacing. Definitely not worth the money
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Very tired property

It’s just a collection of odd rooms in a house. Furnished rather poorly it’s not the sort of place you would want to spend all day sheltering from the rain, even if the facilities were there to do so.
Very very basic room but well cleaned.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2025
Mark
Good location and not far from the city. Close to transport both tram and busses and close to waverley train station. Staff where friendly and any issues where delt with quickly.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2025
Kerry
Safe, quiet location. Moisture issue in the bathroom/shower (mild mold). Great water pressure, though. Clean, but very loudly creaky bed. TV was a non-starter. Easy to get everywhere.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
KRISTY

Perfect for a couple of nights

the room was very clean
The en-suite bathroom was modern, the shower was wxellent.

The host was very polite
Check in and check out was simple
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2025
Denise

Excellent value for money

I recently had a 4 night stay. Superb location with easy access to buses and trams into the city. Upon arrival i was greeted by a lovely, helpful lady. (Having waited less then 2 mins after ringing the bell). I stayed in the single ensuite room. The only negatives are...it's a small room, no wardobe or anywhere to hang clothes. Although i compromised and used hangers on a picture rail. The ensuite bathroom takes up most of the room space. However, the ensuite was great. Powerful and hot.
I found the room too hot most days but then i had brought a travel fan (which helped!) and you can only slightly open the window. I got used to the room being small but if you're a solo traveller who likes your space, maybe this isn't the room for you. All in all i had a very quiet and peaceful stay. I couldn't hear any noise as people have reported. (I was on the ground floor) no plumbing effects either of showers or toilets being flushed etc. As people have previously said this is a no frills guest house. I would happily stay here again for the location and the price and the friendly staff
Self
4/10
Poor
20 Jun 2025
Carolyn
This place had good ratings when I found it in January so was disappointed with the standard of the classic double room for a 3 night stay. The room had a low ceiling so getting around the bed was difficult, the furniture was dated and looked homemade from the 70’s. Tired furnishings. The bathroom drain smelled so had to ask for it to be bleached. The only thing in favour of this accommodation was its proximity to the tram which was a 5 minute walk. Also the landlady gave us advice on places to eat nearby which was useful. I suppose you get what you pay for but would not return or recommend.
Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Jun 2025
WING YUEN
Bad
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
22 May 2025
Joanne
Unventilated stuffy basement room. Despite being told it was ground floor there were approx 10 narrow steps down to tbe basement
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 May 2025
Nicola
Really needs a good clean and scruce up. Walls are so thin can hear the whole household. Bathroom fan sounded like a generator. Really not worth the budget price.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2025
Eliza
Very reasonably priced no frills guesthouse in Leith. Did the job.
2/10
Poor
27 Feb 2025
Jamshed
I got a basement room with a tiny window. The bed sheets were dirty with stains the table top had something sticky spilled all over it. The bathroom was decent and clean but had another door opening to the back of the property and that door was a glass door so extremely uncomfortable
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Jhun
Nice
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2025
Melodie
Booked the room for 1 night, was comfortable, not too warm not too cold. I could hear water when someone upstairs flushed, but that didn’t prevent me sleeping. 10/10, would sleep there again.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
09 Feb 2025
Donald
We waited outside in the rain for 15minutes or more waiting to get an answer. We followed instructions on where to ring bell etc, tried calling the 3 numbers attached to door however got no answer at any of them!
Once inside we found staff very unfriendly & not bothered that we had to wait so long outside.
The room was so small, and very dark as not all lights worked, some were hanging off wall. To cables were exposed which loomed really bad.
Toilet was teeny & not very nice, the so called unit under sink looked dreadful, their DIY skills aren’t good, however the shower worked well.
To be honest we did not get our monies worth which was almost £163 for one night without breakfast.
This hotel is not worth the money & we certainly will not be returning or recommending.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2025
Sarwar
Nice
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2025
Jane
The TV remote was poor and wouldn't change channels.
The internet password could have been in the room as didn't see it till we were leaving
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2025
Kia
Good location with nice bars and restaurants nearby. Walkable to city centre and Leith town centre but also lots of transport options. The room was clean. The bathroom was clean enough but there were areas in the shower that need re-sealing and the shower floor was chipped in one area. Plenty of toilet roll provided though! Room was always lovely and warm which was nice considering how cold it was outside. Bed was also comfy
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Good value for money and great location

Very good value for money here. Beds was very comfortable and had everything you need in your room. Very close to a tram station where you can quickly get the tram into the main town centre in just a couple of stops making it very easy and convenient. The place did need a bit more of a through clean however, on the surface the room clean but it needed a good scrub in the shower especially, some very small mould marks to be wiped off the walls and the floor needed a good clean albeit I am a clean freak at home. Overall, I will return back to this hotel as I believe the value for money, location and comfort topped it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Moira
Clean very reasonably priced. 5 minutes walk from Tram line in to Main Street Edinburgh
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
08 Dec 2024
Careena

Very noisy, wouldn't recommend room 7

We were in room 7. A double and single. Perfect for us. However, the room was very small, very warm and very noisy. Everytime someone flushed a toilet, ran a tap or had a shower it was super loud. There must be a waste water pipe in the room. Would not recommend
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Nov 2024
Simon
It's ok , it's fairly clean and tidy , close to city either by bus or walking, it's all a bit dated but overall kept clean , I did have a strange mark on my ceiling where it had been poorly repaired I suspect from a leak above, I was also in basement so no looking out at all, which is a bit tough no real natural light just a smidge through the window but very dark .

Would I stay again yes I probably would for location but that's about it .
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2024
Jane
Room was below street level w a window that faces a brick wall.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Caroline

Great wee place to stay

Lovely quiet street. Even sleeping at the front there was beautiful peace and quiet. Room was wonderfully cosy on a cool November night and made you feel welcome.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Nov 2024
Adrian
This is just an honest review with our thoughts on our stay. When we were checking in which was just around the end of the check in time we expected more professionalism. The night porter/ receptionist came around in pyjamas, and not friendly or welcoming, would recommend customer service training, because being nice is free. The room did not really look like the one on the pictures. Once we got to our room it stank of whisky, but there are also some positives.
The room was very clean including the bathroom - bedding and towels. The room had amenities, coffee and tea, kettle and a TV. To add the room was warm, and the pillows and mattress were comfortable.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2024
KRISTIAN
Great modest place. Quiet neighborhood close to tram/buses. Comfy bed, great shower. Carpet needs changing.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Anetta
Easy to find, close to trams, slept well.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Miles
A good quality bedroom and bathroom, in a warm, well presented building. The bedroom was not large but perfect for the 2 of us. We liked it and would book again. On Leith Walk a short walk away a range of interesting eateries. We chose Turkish. There was also Tai, Indian, Italian, and others. Took time for staff to open entrance door and a system to advise staff have heard bell and are coming would be helpful. Staff were very helpful.

2/10
Poor
10 Aug 2024
Barbara
Bedroom carpet very dirty.bathroom, bath in need of good scrub,bed looked home made but beding and towel were clean.tiles on wall need cleaned as grout was dirty.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Aug 2024
Shirley
Leith House isn't for us. Room was tiny and not practical. The bed though was extremely comfortable.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
05 Aug 2024
Malik
Extremely rude and moody check in lady , pressed the bell upon arrival waited for 20 minutea for someone to come and let us in there is no reception at this property.
The bed was extremely uncomfortable and it was making squeaky noises the flooring in the room was also making noise when walking on it there was a bad smell of cigarette smoke and the hot was not consistent asked for a refund it was denied had to involve my bank to get charge back
Leisure
4/10
Poor
03 Aug 2024
Christina

Do not recommend.

We did not have a great experience at this guest house. It all started with our check in. What a mess. It said to ring the bell at the next door over and to wait for someone to service us. Nothing stated how long this would take. We rang the bells (mind you there was two bells, didn't know which to ring, so rang both) and waited, and waited. Nobody showed up. We tried calling the emergency numbers, but those didn't work either. After a quite some time we tried talking to neighbors and one finally helped us out. We were eventually let in, but instead of just apologizing the lady just said she didn't hear any bell, we must not have rung the right one. She continued to push the buttons to show us how it works, and then realized that they didn't actually work very well. Then she proceeded to take our info and gave us the key.
The room itself we small, but mostly clean. Uncomfortable bed. Tiny added bathroom in the room, could barely get on the shower. Parking sucked, as you had to park on the street, but there was not a lot of free space, and if you did manage to get a space, it is paid parking during the day. Most parking on the street is permit parking.
Overall, we did not have a good time at this place. Would not stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
29 Jul 2024
Vanessa
The staff did not answer the bell for 30 minutes. Another couple went to a neighbors door who finally let us in and then the property manager said we didn’t ring the bell.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2024
Favour
As good as the property was, the room I was given was big and spacious, but it started leaking water right on one of the beds when it rained just about the time I was checking out this morning. Apart from this, it's a fantastic please.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2024
Robert
The property is walking distance from the station - 20 minutes. The main, near the accommodation has bars and restaurants. The room was functional and clean. I would stay again.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2024
Alan
Great location, restaurants nearby, close to tram.
Price good.
TV reception needs looking at BBC 1 & 2 non existent.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2024
Christine
The location was good for the tram and offered a cheaper alternative to central Edinburgh but the room was quite tired and could do with an upgrade.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Lyn-Marie
Stayed here a few times nie and always enjoy my time there
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2024
Kaye
The Staff were very helpful and friendly, gave us a fan as the room was very hot. Decor is tired and bathroom could do with a revamp. But for the price it was fine for a couple of nights.
Partner
2/10
Poor
03 Jul 2024
Victor Keith
I have never been so disgusted at any hotel or guest house as this one.
They were advised my wife was disabled and we were put in the basement using a spiral type staircase. No opening window only skylight dark dingy and very hot and stuffy. The overall condition of this property was in dire need of modernisation. The price is disgusting Your pictures on Expedia's website do NOT GIVE AN HONEST reflection.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Ian
Good location, clean room - great shower.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
Jamie

Well situated for what we needed.

Just a quick overnight before heading home to Canada. Well situated close to Tram so we didn't have to fight through the Royal Highland Show masses to get to the airport.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Average stay

The staff would benefit from being a bit more hospitable. We arrived fifteen minutes earlier with heavy bags and they made it seem like they were doing us a massive favour by letting us check in minutes earlier. Hiked up prices for Taylor Swift. Comfortable but not worth the money.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2024
Kadi
Only stayed 1 night as stopover. No breakfast or parking but room was clean and comfy, perfect for what was needed for us. Two things I'd ask to fix: shelf in bathroom was falling down and curtains didn't quite cover the window so light crept in bit too early. Other than that it was perfectly nice accommodation, easy check-in and check-out
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
29 May 2024
Joseph
VERY small no lift isolated area. Need a cab to everywhere. Staff nice.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2024
Duncan

Practical for needs

Practical for our needs, clean and comfortable.
Reasonably priced £80 one night stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2024
Brooklyn
Clean, comfortable and close enough to walk around Edinburgh and see some of the sites. Couldn’t have picked a better place.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2024
Rebecca Cao

Lovely Stay!

Perfect stay in Edinburgh! Easy to check in and out and the hosts are very helpful and accommodating. Great if you need an easily accessible place to stay while touring Edinburgh. Very close to the tram/bus stops and in a quiet neighborhood!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2024
Jessica

Very small and hot!

The room was extremely small and the heat was unbearable. We had to open a window that had no screen on the basement level. There was no sign to hang on the door and someone came in and folded the blankets but didn't take the garbage. Felt like an intrusion. Parking wasn't free until after 530, so we ended up with a parking ticket while we were checking in (100 pounds!) because none of the pay to park options would work for us. We even called the number and it wouldn't register our voice choices! The only thing going for it is it's location. It was clean, but very in need of updates.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 May 2024
Judy
Very strong smell of cigarette smoke. The place was pretty clean but the smell was very off-putting. Also it was very warm and the window didnt open.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Apr 2024
Jessica
There were a few issues with the property, unfortunately. There was a red stain on the carpet by the bed, the radiator was stuck on high temperature (meaning we had to sleep with the windows open in March), and the room was slightly dirty. Individually would have been ok but all three together made for a disappointing stay. We were told the radiator would be fixed the next day, however it wasn’t. When we spoke to staff they were helpful but were hard to get hold of. Wouldn’t recommend for the price.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Mar 2024
Harish
Firstly we are shifted to a different property all of sudden and then that property is a nightmare. No WiFi. Tv never works. Glad that’s we vacated the property in one day itself
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
manoella
Eu fiquei apenas por 1 dia, mas fui bem recebida pela recepção e estava bem limpo. O custo benefício foi uma excelente escolha, pois é perto do centro e o uber fica £7 até o centro.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2024
Aiden
Aye no bad
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Dec 2023
María Jimena
Confortable and quiet
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2023
Rathsara
Property was locates really close to the city central and convenient. Room was quite nice and clean.
The only downside is the room key opens the front door as well. So it's safe to assume every room has the same key.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2023
Iain
Comfortable, warm, convenient
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2023
Akhund Basil Aziz
They gave us a big family house. The heating was on and the room temperature was perfect. The only thing I would like them to change are the pillows - they are quite hard.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Cameron

Brilliant b and b

Excellent, really underrated hotel. 5 starts
Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2023
William

Probably will not use again.

A hotel that requires significant updating! No breakfast is served, but there is tea and coffee facilities in the rooms.

Its a little noisy when other guests are coming and going, so be aware.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2023
Glen
Everything was great, the service was great. They held my bags for me because we arrived early so we could explore a little. Only thing that was off was the bathroom door didn’t latch or lock. Not a biggie for couples. Also loved the ceiling window in the bathroom! Would stay again!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Sep 2023
Diana
Smells of mildew
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2023
Keith
Disappointing.
We were told it was free street parking. There is a charge of £3/hour for a maximum of 4 hours. You then have to move your car from the area for at least one hour before returning. This restricts the time for site seeing!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
25 Jul 2023
Jordan
The fan in the bathroom won’t go off and it keeps you awake
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2023
Joanne
The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was lovely and clean, it is very quiet area and not far from the shops, we had a lovely time, thank you to the staff for making it so.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2022
lauren
Close to town centre number 11 bus takes you straight into town centre.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Jun 2022
Victor
Room was dirty with dust in most places. TV had what looked to be hand prints on it with a white dusty substance. Hairs found in the shower.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2022
David
We loved the room and house it was in. We asked to use a microwave to pop popcorn and were told no. We also needed to store a couple bags for two hours after checkout. We were told this would be okay but then no one came to the door when we rang. We were traveling from overseas so this caused a problem in our sightseeing plans. It was a lot of money to pay to not get exceptional service.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2022
juliet
Its too old and unkept, everything from chair to bathroom to bed/linens all so old and tatty. I was disgusted with the room couldn't eat in there, puts me off my food, not that that cheap either for such condition.
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2021
John
Property is very basic, bathroom could have done with some TLC, shelves not level (stuff falls off once tap is turned on) Ideal for a couple of nights stay.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
31 Oct 2021
Chloe

Rude staff, dirty rooms.

Unfortunately this property was sub par, with rude staff and dirty rooms.
The room we were put in had mold in the shower, peeling paint and a hole in the ceiling.
I did contact the hitel to advise but was told none of what I said was true, despite me having pictures. Avoid if you can.
Business Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2021
Cherish

Room and hotel outdated and old

The room and the hotel itself was outdated and old. Wooden floors made it noisy when you move around the room it creaks. Even the shower room looks old and the shower head can’t be moved makes it hard to maneouvre around when you shower. The guset house is a bit far from the coty centre around 20-30 mins walk.
Self
4/10
Poor
19 Sep 2021
Matthew

Grim

Very run down. We had to book something close to a family member at short notice and wasnt mich available. Pictures made this placw look clean and tidy but its disgusting wouldnt stay again.
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
A very simple place to rest my head. Clean, plenty of light in the room, and not disturbed by other guests.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2020
Verified traveler

Edinburgh.

Nice room at a cheap price, en suite shower and coffee making facilities. About half hours walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station or there is a bus stop just 2 minutes away. Pubs close by and Easter Road is just a 10 minute walk away. The guest house is situated in a quiet side street so I didn’t have any problem with noise. The check in was quick and the lady who I met was friendly and helpful. Overall a great stay at a cheap price I will definitely use it again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Great price for the location. Clean, easy to park, quiet.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Nov 2019
Zoi

Not good value for your money.

Friendly service from the people there. However the door to the window in my room nearly came off its hinges when I opens it and almost fell
on me in my initial room and then the door didn’t lock to my room, luckily they gave me another room, however the window again was the same in the next room... Could not be bothered complaining again so put up with it.

Looked like there was a blood stain in my room on the carpet also. Quilt cover was extremely thin and heating only gets turned on at night, not during the day. Extremely old decor. Would have been good to have a seating area out back since that space is being wasted. Would have been nice to have somewhere to go and relax outside.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Large room and en suite, even though it was the standard room. Desk workspace was appreciated as well as confortable bed and adequate storage.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
excellent brilliant would recommend this place to everyone I know
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Wont be back

Dingy basement room in need of upgrade. Bathroom grubby. Could hear tiolets flushing and taps running from other rooms.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2019
Joanne

Basic, but fine for one night stay.

The rooms were well equipped with coffee making facilities, hairdryer, tv. The bathroom was modern and nice, but could be cleaner.

The double bed in the room was very uncomfortable. The mattress had no support and felt very old. Pillows were not great either. Luckily there was a single bed in the room too which was better, so slept in that.

Was in a basement room so felt a bit dingy and no signal on my phone and didn’t want to pay £3 for Wi-fi.

Overall, a bit dated, beds not the best, but was only there for one night, so did the job. Got a good deal on it, but wouldn’t have wanted to pay more.
Self

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Leith House
Cambridge Avenue, 6, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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