Leith House

3.0 star property

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Classic Double Room | Room amenity
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
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
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Leith House

Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh
WiFi in public areas, a library and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free guesthouse.
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.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at Leith House. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Royal Mile. Wi-Fi in public areas (surcharge) and a library are available.
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and a few minutes from Princes Street
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.

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Leith House Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 278 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Simon

It's ok , it's fairly clean and tidy , close to city either by bus or walking, it's all a bit dated but overall kept clean , I did have a strange mark on my ceiling where it had been poorly repaired I suspect from a leak above, I was also in basement so no looking out at all, which is a bit tough no real natural light just a smidge through the window but very dark . Would I stay again yes I probably would for location but that's about it .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DAMIAN

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

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was below street level w a window that faces a brick wall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Great wee place to stay

Lovely quiet street. Even sleeping at the front there was beautiful peace and quiet. Room was wonderfully cosy on a cool November night and made you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is just an honest review with our thoughts on our stay. When we were checking in which was just around the end of the check in time we expected more professionalism. The night porter/ receptionist came around in pyjamas, and not friendly or welcoming, would recommend customer service training, because being nice is free. The room did not really look like the one on the pictures. Once we got to our room it stank of whisky, but there are also some positives. The room was very clean including the bathroom - bedding and towels. The room had amenities, coffee and tea, kettle and a TV. To add the room was warm, and the pillows and mattress were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

KRISTIAN, Cortland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great modest place. Quiet neighborhood close to tram/buses. Comfy bed, great shower. Carpet needs changing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anetta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, close to trams, slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good quality bedroom and bathroom, in a warm, well presented building. The bedroom was not large but perfect for the 2 of us. We liked it and would book again. On Leith Walk a short walk away a range of interesting eateries. We chose Turkish. There was also Tai, Indian, Italian, and others. Took time for staff to open entrance door and a system to advise staff have heard bell and are coming would be helpful. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024