Leith House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh
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Classic Double Room
Staircase
Classic Double Room | Room amenity
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Property entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
6 Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    16 min walk
  • Calton Hill
    17 min walk
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    19 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    20 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Leith House you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Royal Mile. 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.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive
  • George Street - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive

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

  • ‪The Brass Monkey Leith - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Harp & Castle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Tepuy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leith Depot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬4 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.

Languages

English

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

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 fire extinguisher 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

Leith House
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 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leith House on 6 Jan 2025 start from AU$85.87, 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. 52 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 256 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leith House isn't for us. Room was tiny and not practical. The bed though was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Malik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebekka

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Favour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Great location, restaurants nearby, close to tram. Price good. TV reception needs looking at BBC 1 & 2 non existent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here a few times nie and always enjoy my time there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye

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

2/10 Terrible

Victor Keith

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, clean room - great shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kadi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY small no lift isolated area. Need a cab to everywhere. Staff nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Practical for needs
Practical for our needs, clean and comfortable. Reasonably priced £80 one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close enough to walk around Edinburgh and see some of the sites. Couldn’t have picked a better place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Cao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024