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 hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the helpful staff at Leith House. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Princes Street. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) and a library are available.
WiFi for a fee
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Just a 4-minute drive from Princes Street and a few minutes from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Leith House offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.
This Victorian Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.
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
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
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Leith House Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 315 reviews
10 - Excellent
63
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 315 reviews
8 - Good
112
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 315 reviews
6 - Okay
69
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 315 reviews
4 - Poor
48
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 315 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Amal
14 Nov 2025
The room was good. But, there was no lock for the toilet. The door kept opening while you are having a shower or the other thing. That made me uncomfortable. The shower was tooo hot. Even when I turned the nob to cold, it is either ice cold or boiling water. I had to splash water on to my body instead of having a shower.
Amal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas
Travelled with partner
14 Nov 2025
Staff very corteus, the room was quite small - but that was expected.
The only issue is the room was very warm - so warm we had to open the window in November.
There was no way to regulate the temperature
Good-very warm which would be great in winter but uncomfortable in the warm weather. Fortunately I had brought my fan as there was no way to cool the room-bathroom was clean and surprisingly spacious. The kettle provided could have done with a good clean and descaling so I avoided using it. Short walk from the station- also has good transport links. Easy check in process with helpful staff.
There is no water to drink.
Not spacing. Definitely not worth the money
Mohankumar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
8 Aug 2025
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.
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.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
sachin
28 Jul 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
sachin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Kerry
Travelled with group
22 Jul 2025
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.
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
KRISTY
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Denise
7 Jul 2025
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
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.
Unventilated stuffy basement room. Despite being told it was ground floor there were approx 10 narrow steps down to tbe basement
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Nicola
Travelled with family
21 May 2025
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.
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