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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6 Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Leith, Leith House is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. The 8 rooms at this 3-star guesthouse include coffee makers and LCD TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • ‪Harp & Castle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Coffee & Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Leith House

Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh
Leith House features WiFi in public areas and a library. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are also standard.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Leith House?

Leith House provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Leith House?

This guesthouse is situated in Leith within a short 16-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and also 17 minutes on foot from Calton Hill. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Leith House?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does Leith House feature a casino?

No, Leith House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Leith House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Leith House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Leith House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Leith House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Leith House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Leith House.

Are there connecting rooms at Leith House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Leith House?

The closest major airport to Leith House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 10.3 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Leith House?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Leith House.

Reviews

Leith House Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 307 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

sachin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTY

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Racheal

Traveled 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

Traveled 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