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Leonardo Edinburgh City

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with bar/lounge, near Princes Street Gardens

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Standard Twin Room
Superior King with Sofa
Exterior
Lobby
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is €191
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior King with Sofa

Superior King with Sofa

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Double

Standard Double

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive King

Executive King

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HZ

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 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 a short 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-friendly hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and comfortable guest rooms.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

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
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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 on-site parking
DONE

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
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 99
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

Also known as

Edinburgh City Hotel
Edinburgh City Hotel Scotland
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Simpson
Leonardo Boutique Simpson Edinburgh
Leonardo Boutique Simpson
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Simpson Edinburgh Scotland
Leonardo Edinburgh City Hotel
Leonardo Edinburgh City Edinburgh
Leonardo Edinburgh City Hotel Edinburgh

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 that you 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 on-site 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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Castle
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Bar
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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 Exceptional

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 Very good

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 Exceptional

Great location. Moneys worth and family friendly.

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 Exceptional

Lovely property and the staff is amazing!
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming in every way. Super friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Laurie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was a little far from all of the tourist attractions and restaurants but was very nice, quiet and safe.
Kellie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was convenient location Rooms were nice

10/10 Exceptional

Great placement

So cozy and close to everything we wanted to do
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay👍
Vicki, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location Great! Staff friendly and helpful.
Marcia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fast, polite and everything was very professional
Dmitriy, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint accommodation close to attractions
Diane, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay and location. Only downside, pillows were not the best you could have...
malik, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Very good

This place is walking distance to many attractions.
Lawrance, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would come back

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay!

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 Exceptional

Great area and quiet. Easy to get to anything you would want to experience
Christian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room and very good location. Staffs are helpful
Prayoungsak, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, room was warm and spacious
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding place in Edinburgh- beautiful rooms and terrific location. We will be back!
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice & clean & close to all areas of interest.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great area, good sized rooms, easy walking distance from a lot of things. Would definitely book here again!
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb!

Excellent location, very clean and just what we wanted.
Sebastian, 1-night trip