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Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Meeting facility
Classic Duplex | Bathroom
Classic Duplex
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DX
  • Place, Royal Yacht Britannia
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Duplex

Classic Duplex

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cabin

Classic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Duplex

Luxury Duplex

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Cabin

Luxury Cabin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

A luxury stay in Edinburgh awaits you at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel. You'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Royal Yacht Britannia and 3.3 km (2 mi) from St James Quarter. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 5-property class Leith hotel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Royal Botanic Garden and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • George Street - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Port of Leith Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teuchters Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Williams & Johnson - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Malt & Hops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ship on the Shore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee And Food - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. The luxury Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel also features a terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 11 October 2025 to 11 October 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

Yep, Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

The closest beach to Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel is Portobello Beach (4.6 km).

What makes Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel.

Does Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors adore the free full brekkie here! Available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

No, Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 454 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is superb, romantic and quiet. Beds and pillows are very comfortable. Our room on two levels was pleasantly quirky, quiet and spacious. The onboard restaurant offers high quality refined food and ample drinks options and is probably the best restaurant we tried in the whole of Edinburgh. Further to the above, the excellence and kindness of the personnel and their ability to help with all the requests we had while showing elegant mannerism and refined conversational skills rendered our stay and whole experience memorable and possibly one of the best in our holiday around the UK. Definitely recommended to those searching sophistication and elegance away from the crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Nothing was too much trouble. Bed was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Havana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique sleeping and eating experience combined! The rooms were absolutely stunning, and the fact that you were sleeping on a large ship with such wonderful history, made it a unique experience. I highly recommend this to anybody traveling to Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
An exceptional hotel adding to a great day on board Britannia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a one-night stay on The Fingal to try something unique during our 2-week vacation in Scotland. It did not disappoint… in fact, it exceeded our expectations! The room was large and extremely comfortable. The bathroom and shower were great too. The only negative was that half of the room was on a slight decline but it wasn’t an issue for us. The food at dinner and breakfast was phenomenal and the staff went above and beyond to make sure every need of ours was met. Highly recommend this amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were treated like royalty from the moment we arrived until we left , never had such service in any hotel . I would wholeheartedly recommend the Fingal for a short stay
The ship
The passage way
The deck outside our cabin
Our cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mr graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want the best hotel in the UK, stay at the fingal
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is of course, unique by design. There is no actual lobby, only the bar/restaurant on the 3rd floor. The service is excellent, the employees very cheerful and helpful. The deluxe cabin was adequate. The room had everything you need--mini-fridge, good shower, etc. There is no shelf space in the bathroom, so we had to keep our toiletry bag nearby. The location is a bit out of the way--not a great amount of choice of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel does offer a ticket to the Britannia, and that was a well appreciated perk!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience recommended for that special occasion. Hotel is super high quality. Dinner and Breakfast were exceptional. The only negative was a particularly noisy table on Saturday night for dinner but they left after a while and it was a much more pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unique place to stay with a friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, BETHESDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a high end experience with foodie dining, impeccable service and a luxurious room, you have found your place. 5 minute walk from Britannia, you could stay on the ship and never leave. If they added a spa experience I probably wouldn't. This is the type of hotel where they put chocolates on your pillow. I've already recommended it to others in the country to at least check out the dining. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience! Great location, rooms were bright, clean and modern. Restaurant food was top notch. On the whole, staff were pretty good but at times we were left waiting in the restaurant for too long and there didnt seem to be any structure to how things were managed (people who were sat after us were attended to before we were, for example). But in the scheme of things this was a minor irritant on what was a truly lovely experience overall. The history of the ship is also pretty amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caylyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique experience! Beautiful rooms and the restaurant serves lovely food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful two night stay at The Fingal. The staff were lovely as was the room, the bed was super comfy. The breakfast was delicious, it was lovely sitting in the dining room looking over the beautiful deck where you can sit outside and enjoy a drink or coffee in the sunshine. All in all it was totally amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A Truly Magical Experience – Perfection in Every Detail From the moment we arrived, our stay aboard Fingal was nothing short of magical. Returning for a second visit, my husband and I were reminded of why we fell in love with this extraordinary place. Its elegance, charm, and distinct atmosphere are unlike anything we’ve ever experienced—and we knew we simply had to come back. Every aspect of our stay was exceptional: the cuisine was exquisite, the service flawless, and the team of staff members exuded a warm, friendly professionalism that made us feel instantly at home. Special thanks must go to Charlie, one of the managers, whose thoughtful attention to our personal story elevated this visit to something truly unforgettable. His genuine care and understanding made a world of difference, and we are deeply grateful. What truly sets Fingal apart is its people. The staff are an outstanding team—enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and always ready with a smile. Their passion and pride shine through in every interaction. Whether you’re planning to stay overnight, dine on board, or simply visit, Fingal offers an experience you will cherish forever. Don’t hesitate—book it now. You’ll never regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The trip was a birthday surprise for my girlfriend and we could not say anything negative about our experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

R J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful cabin, very attentive staff and excellen

A wonderful experience, the cabin was beautiful, although the bed was very high and not being very tall I was unable to climb onto it easily. However we were provided with a stool which made it easy. Delicious dinner and breakfast was excellent, freshly cooked. The tickets to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night for our anniversary everything was exceptional the staff we so good the cocktails are out of this world.Breakfast was great.Beds are super comfortable and in room facilities were 5star.We didn’t dine in the restaurant but walked to one that was recommended around the corner Ship to Shore which was also fantastic.Cannot recommend this place enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary trip

Wonderful 2 night anniversary stay at Fingal. Lovely atmosphere and fabulous food. Very comfortable room with super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Chandler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing and the beds are the most comfortable I’ve slept in, we even go the company that makes them from the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hotel like no other.

The Fingal is a hotel like no other. The rooms are immaculate with more room than I expected and lots of inbuilt functionality and storage helping keep our luggage out of the way. Likewise the bathroom was much larger than expected. The fittings one fit out were beautiful with many great design elements providing a luxurious finish. The food onboard was amazing and breakfast each morning was looked forward to with views over Leith and the water. The tram stop a hundred meters from the door made it easy to get into and out of the city centre without fuss and ran late into the evening making a a great way to get around. Above all I must call out the staff. They were all friendly and engaging with nothing being too difficult. They were genuine and warm. A special mention to the ladies who served breakfast each morning we were there. Thanks for the recommendations and great start to each day. If you are lucky enough to stay here I strongly recommend the brulee porridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025