Leith
Edinburgh





Popular places to visit

Royal Yacht Britannia
Glimpse the life of royalty in the elegant rooms of what was once the Queen of England's personal cruise liner and Britain's ambassadorial ship overseas.

Edinburgh Port
Explore the waterfront of Edinburgh Port and enjoy activities such as sailing in Edinburgh. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can do some window-shopping at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Easter Road Stadium
Catch an event at Easter Road Stadium during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Leith Links
Leith Links is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Sanskritik Kendra
After visiting Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Sanskritik Kendra, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Top hotels in Leith

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Friendly staff , easy parking , good location near tram
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Cairn Hotel
Room nice, good cleaning services, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Ocean Mist Leith
We had a fantastic stay in the Ocean Mist. Everything to a high standard and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Already planning our next trip. Robert Baird
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Abbotsford Guest House
We had really nice experience living there. The staff was really really good. And room was so warm and clean. Its just everything is tooo good
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Room was pretty clean upon arrival! The shower had a weird smell but it ended up going away after a day or so. Staff were very friendly! Good water pressure. Beds were super comfy as well.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leith

Broughton
Travelers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Edinburgh Printmakers’ Workshop & Gallery and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

New Town
Travelers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and George Street.

Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Mile and Princes Street.

Stockbridge
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the notable features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well while you're exploring.

