In the heart of Edinburgh, Leonardo Edinburgh City offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning/laundry services and a cozy bar. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, grab a coffee or tea in the lobby, and enjoy the helpful staff that previous guests rave about.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 20 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 21 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 22 min walk
Restaurants
The Blue Blazer - 4 min walk
Brauhaus - 1 min walk
The Ventoux - 2 min walk
Beatnik - 3 min walk
Seven - Neighbourhood Cafe - 2 min walk
About this property
Leonardo Edinburgh City
When you stay at Leonardo Edinburgh City, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. This eco-certified hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms.
Languages
English, French, Hindi, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
52 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 39
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person
Policies
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Leonardo Edinburgh City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Leonardo Edinburgh City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Leonardo Edinburgh City.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Leonardo Edinburgh City?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Leonardo Edinburgh City and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Princes Street Gardens (7-min walk) and Edinburgh International Conference Centre (8-min walk), along with Edinburgh Castle (13-min walk) and St. Giles' Cathedral (14-min walk).
What's the area around Leonardo Edinburgh City like?
Leonardo Edinburgh City is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 14 minutes' walk from Princes Street. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for sightseeing.
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Leonardo Edinburgh City Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with a wide variety of options and friendly service. (49 reviews)
The property's location is convenient for restaurants and bars, and the breakfast was nice with attentive staff. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Really happy with the hotel. Staff was great, awesome location, very easy to get around.
John
2-night trip
10/10
The location is very convenient to all attractions of the city. The amenities are well maintained. The front desk staff is very friendly. We have a great stay and would like to recommend the hotel to other guests!😀
Kai
3-night trip
8/10
It was so comfortable, clean and safe. Customers was so kind and helpful for me. I want to stay again. Thank u for everything
Oyku
1-night trip
10/10
Great location with everything our family needed. It was quiet, clean and the staff were very friendly and hospitable. Would recommend. Will be back.
Brandon
4-night trip
10/10
Lovely property and the staff is amazing!
Kathleen
2-night trip
8/10
Was convenient location
Rooms were nice
BRYCE
8/10
Property was a little far from all of the tourist attractions and restaurants but was very nice, quiet and safe.
Kellie
3-night trip
10/10
Lovely place to stay👍
Vicki
3-night trip
10/10
So cozy and close to everything we wanted to do
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10
Location Great! Staff friendly and helpful.
Marcia
3-night trip
8/10
Quaint accommodation close to attractions
Diane
3-night trip
10/10
Fast, polite and everything was very professional
Dmitriy
9-night trip
8/10
Very pleasant stay and location. Only downside, pillows were not the best you could have...
malik
4-night trip
10/10
A beautiful old building that has been excellently modernised with tasteful design and decor. A comfortable room, friendly.staff and excellent breakfast.
William
3-night trip
8/10
This place is walking distance to many attractions.
Lawrance
3-night trip
10/10
Five minute walk from the grass market, nice clean rooms, excellent breakfast and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Craig
1-night trip
8/10
Great location nice staff. Hotel is a little tired but bed super comfortable and a good stay for three nights.
Rebecca
3-night trip
10/10
Super nice people at reception, really cool building, amazingly…like the cleanest room I’ve ever stayed in, and awesome location near the castle. Would stay here again!
Ryan
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel, room was warm and spacious
mark
1-night trip
10/10
Nice room and very good location. Staffs are helpful
Prayoungsak
2-night trip
10/10
Outstanding place in Edinburgh- beautiful rooms and terrific location. We will be back!
Julia
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent location, very clean and just what we wanted.
Sebastian
1-night trip
10/10
Loved this place. Wonderful staff.
terri
3-night trip
8/10
Great experience!
Kris
2-night trip
10/10
We have stayed here many times. Walking distance to the castle or Princes Street.
Hop on bus just a block away.
Staff are amazing.