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Leith House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh

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Classic Double Room
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Double Room | Room amenity
Staircase
Property entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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6 Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom sink

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Leith House you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Royal Mile and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include in-room LCD TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers a library, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Plus you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and a lift. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Leith guest house, attractions include Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harp & Castle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Coffee & Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Leith House

Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh
Leith House offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a lift. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

This Victorian Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Leith House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 3 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 3 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • 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

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; 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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Leith House Edinburgh, Scotland
Leith House Guesthouse Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Leith House?

Leith House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Leith House?

As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leith House on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$128.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Leith House?

The closest beach to Leith House is Portobello Beach (4.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Leith House?

No, Leith House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Leith House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Leith House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Leith House Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 301 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

WING YUEN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unventilated stuffy basement room. Despite being told it was ground floor there were approx 10 narrow steps down to tbe basement
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced no frills guesthouse in Leith. Did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamshed

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nimisha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarwar

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Racheal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarwar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean very reasonably priced. 5 minutes walk from Tram line in to Main Street Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Moira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Afnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Careena

Disliked: Staff & service

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024