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Leonardo Edinburgh City

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a bar, 7-minute walk to Princes Street Gardens

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Exterior
Standard Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Superior King with Sofa

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HZ
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior King with Sofa

Superior King with Sofa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Executive King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Leonardo Edinburgh City puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloisters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beatnik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Viola Cafe Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Leonardo Edinburgh City

Victorian hotel with a bar, 7-minute walk to Princes Street Gardens
Leonardo Edinburgh City offers its guests coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Leonardo Edinburgh City also features a front desk safe, a television in common area, and a lift.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Leonardo Edinburgh City offers 52 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 per person

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

Leonardo Edinburgh City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leonardo Edinburgh City on 23 Feb 2026 start from AU$121.60, 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 Leonardo Edinburgh City?

The closest beach to Leonardo Edinburgh City is Portobello Beach (5.8 km).

Is Leonardo Edinburgh City family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Leonardo Edinburgh City is a hit with families.

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

No, Leonardo Edinburgh City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Leonardo Edinburgh City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t eat the breakfast… but it looked good. The staff was amazing, personable and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Penfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Leonardo was perfect! The staff were very helpful and courteous, the food was great and the location was perfect which allowed us to walk to all the places that we visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison, West Orange

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time, shower temp was a bit inconsistent and they gave us a free upgrade to a huge room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at your hotel. But, I do feel there shoud be updates made to the rooms. Carpets should be cleaner. Also, the shower curtain should be removed and a new one hung up.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
No parking close
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, North Adams

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my small attic room, very cozy. It had everything I needed. The bed was supremely comfortable. The tub was very deep and I used that every night! The staff was very friendly. I love the location in the student part of town. There are lots of nice places to eat and drink that were friendly and low-key.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prinz

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pubs, shopping, transportation etc. within short walk. Parking not available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deena

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

Great place to stay

The parking area was safe—but around an alley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel central location but far to expensive. Breakfast was underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Hotel Leonardo Edinburgh City 5-Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The entire staff was amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate us, and answer all questions. One desk agent gave us a 220v European adapter so we could use our 115v chargers. The manager gave us a history lesson about the hotel, Sir Sean Connery was born in this hotel back in the 1920’s when the building was an actual birthing hospital for women, which was so awesome! He also had me follow him all the way out to the street and he showed me exactly where to go park our car and walk back. The continental breakfast is the absolute best breakfast we have ever had, in all of our worldly travels. The layout for the oatmeal was unbelievable; all containers were full of FRESH condiments for the oatmeal; cranberries, oranges, coconut, almonds, raisins, brown sugar, walnuts, and more. Unbelievably good!!
The Witchery Restaurant
Cathedral near the Castle.
Very famous pub in Scotland, “The Last Drop”
Edinburgh Castle atop the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

H. David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic hotel in good location

Functional hotel. Amazing historic building but building really needs an update. Room was hot and stuffy, window did open but onto a main road. Huge wardrobe in a tiny room made room difficult to use. Shower over bath was ancient. Towels were old and thin/hard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ALAN

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Staff was extremely helpful, breakfast was good. My only complaint is the WiFi. It was painfully slow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jakw

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location. A bit noisy. No A/C. All in all, a good bargain!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025