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Leonardo Edinburgh City

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street Gardens

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Exterior
Superior King with Sofa | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception
Standard Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HZ
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior King with Sofa | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior King with Sofa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Also, Edinburgh Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and St. Giles' Cathedral is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloisters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beatnik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Viola Cafe Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hey Palu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Leonardo Edinburgh City

3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street Gardens
Leonardo Edinburgh City offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Leonardo Edinburgh City also features a front-desk safe, a television in a common area, and an elevator.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Leonardo Edinburgh City offers 52 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person

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
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
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 onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash.

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

How close is Leonardo Edinburgh City to the airport?

Leonardo Edinburgh City is 7.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leonardo Edinburgh City on Jan 4, 2026 start from $78.97, excluding 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.

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Leonardo Edinburgh City.

How close is Leonardo Edinburgh City to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.9 mi (35-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Leonardo Edinburgh City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Leonardo Edinburgh City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City have a pool?

Leonardo Edinburgh City does not have a pool.

Does Leonardo Edinburgh City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Leonardo Edinburgh City to downtown Edinburgh?

Leonardo Edinburgh City is 0.8 mi away from Edinburgh.