Located approximately 5 minutes by car from the Grassmarket, within 2 km of Salisbury Crags, the 4-star smoke-free Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh spolils guests with international meals at an à la carte restaurant on site. Boasting a location not far from the combined National Museum of Scotland, this Edinburgh hotel features 186 rooms as well as a restaurant.
The hotel is nestled in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, around a 10-minute ride from the royal Holyrood Park and just 650 metres from the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums. The Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is also within 15 minutes' walk of the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" and a mere 1.8 km from Haggis Knowe. The accommodation is also within reach of Holyrood Park. The nearby notable religious buildings include The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, in proximity to this Edinburgh hotel. Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is near a train station and Museum of Childhood bus stop is only 100 metres away.
For your comfort, the comfortable rooms come with an air conditioner. They are furnished with a carpeted floor, and modern amenities like complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There are superior bedrooms and private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower provided. The en-suite bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets. Guests are welcome to use a kitchenette with a microwave oven, a dishwasher, and a coffeemaker in a holiday home.
The Leonardo Royal Hotel offers a daily kid-friendly buffet breakfast. Food options for dinner are available at the on-site Leos restaurant. Also, the property features a lounge bar. There is a restaurant serving British food nearly a 5-minute walk away.
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Holyrood House
450 m
Royal Lyceum Theatre
1.2 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
1.6 km
Calton Hill
500 m
Omni Centre Edinburgh
550 m
Murrayfield Stadium
3.5 km
Edinburgh Castle
1000 m
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For your comfort, the comfortable rooms come with an air conditioner. They are furnished with a carpeted floor, and modern amenities like complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There are superior bedrooms and private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower provided. The en-suite bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets. Guests are welcome to use a kitchenette with a microwave oven, a dishwasher, and a coffeemaker in a holiday home.
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Dan
2024-05-12
7/10
We had a comfortable bedroom. This was a great and lovely location close to Old Town, places to eat and so many fine attractions.
William
2024-04-30
7/10
Stylish hotel with great food and fantastic location right by Hollyrood and Castle, the town center and Wakerley train station close to all the shops and bars overlooking Holywood Castle.
Steven
2024-04-01
9/10
Perfect customer care, parking nearby. Spacious bedroom. Magnificent location in an ideal area very close to all Edinburg main attractions, and restaurants, train station, bus.
Elizabeth
2024-03-11
8/10
Clean and functional property with more than adequate continental breakfasts and highly courteous staff. Well-appointed and brand-new rooms, breathtaking views across Edinburgh new town and Calton Hill. Decent sized bathroom, and a storage, a safe box, and a hair dryer. Magnificent location in an excellent area just next door to Also very near the Old Town, Princes Street, where the tram station is to the airport or the bus routes and stations and new areas of the city.
Anthony
2024-02-20
7/10
Comfortable quiet and newly renovated rooms with a storage space, an ironing set, and a kettle, large beds.
Henry
2024-02-16
9/10
Good location in the main touristic area and it was a bonus to be opposite a train station. The restaurant was good sized for breakfast, we ordered amazing dishes. Open bathrooms, that included a bath.
Luke
2024-02-10
9/10
The breakfast is good value for money, the room is brand-new with a view. Nice touch to have a flat screen TV, a storage space, and coffee.
Alan
2024-02-03
7/10
Lovely modern hotel in Edinburgh, unbeatable location minutes from Museum of Childhood. Minutes from the train station, you can get anywhere. Good basic rooms, breathtaking view over the new town and station.
Anna
2024-02-02
9/10
Recommend as we loved it. All in all, it's pleasant place that has consistently courteous staff at the reception desk.
Helen
2024-01-10
5/10
The whole experience was very mediocre from start to finish, recommend. The location was marvellous - within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go. We ate at a good sized restaurant for breakfast with our stay.
The staff we met were not very welcoming.
Roger
2023-12-24
7/10
The hotel is fully equipped and fairly clean, has incredible views over the town. The continental breakfast is great value, fresh fruit, cereal, and pastries are good. It has magnificent and absolutely perfect location 15 km away from the airport.
James
2023-12-22
7/10
Brilliant, fairly clean place with pleasant and exceptional staff at the reception desk. Marvellous and brilliant location for visiting eateries and a zoo.
Kenneth
2023-12-16
9/10
It had outstanding food, competent staff. We had a superior triple room and views were impressive. Efficient service was provided.
E.
2023-12-15
9/10
The room was good basic, air conditioned, it had a flat-screen TV, a storage space, and coffee. The views of the cathedral were incredible.
Aubrey
2023-11-30
6/10
Magnificent location - 10 minutes walk to downtown. Situated minutes from the train station in the excellent area. Great value for money and more than adequate breakfast selection, fresh fruit, cereal, and pastries.
Beds were a bit hard.
Joe
2023-11-19
5/10
Our whole experience was very mediocre, recommend. The place was great, we greatly enjoyed it. The hotel location was marvellous really close to the Royal Mile in Old Town. Moreover, it's not far from Edinburgh for the festival, bus station, and bars. The bedroom was upgraded and panoramic. The staff was consistently courteous and absolutely kind as we expected.
Though everything was good, some of the staff were not always friendly.
Edward
2023-11-19
8/10
Its location is great, minutes from a Thistle chapel. It has hot takeaway breakfasts and exceptionally pleasant and outstandingly accommodating staff.
David
2023-11-08
9/10
Fairly clean and enchanting place and the breakfast was large. Marvellous and fab location in a tourist area, close to the train station, Wakerley and all tourist areas. And 15 mins walk to a combined museum. Upgraded and panoramic unit with a single bed, immensely pleasant staff. A Nespresso machine, an iron, and a kettle available. The service was terrific here. The speedy check-in process too.
Steve
2023-11-03
8/10
Amazing very central location, so close to the train station walking distance, transport links, and with loads of eateries.
Graham
2023-11-01
8/10
This hotel was set in a central area adjacent to main areas to visit and the Royal Mile, Holyrood Park or Princess Street. The room was well-equipped and well-kept, had a small fridge, a storage, and climate control, I loved it.
James
2023-10-06
6/10
Amazingly efficient personnel at the reception desk. A comfortable quiet and reasonably priced room with the air conditioning, a fold up bed and heating.
Not so nice views from the window.
Alexander
2023-09-29
6/10
I booked stocked and good basic room with amazing views as well as tea making facilities. Everything was really good, even so a few employees where rather indifferent.
The room had not so nice views.
Chris
2023-09-11
8/10
Brand-new rooms with view. A good choice of fresh fruit, cereal, and pastries at breakfast.
Neville
2023-09-02
8/10
It has an absolutely perfect location very close to the centre of the city.
Peter
2023-08-21
8/10
The property was comfortable modern with very informative staff at the reception desk. Its location minutes from The Edinburgh Dungeon was excellent.
Richard
2023-08-20
8/10
Super clean room, large bed and great walk-in bathroom. Efficient service, particularly good and perfect location perfect to be close to the centre. And near to the Castle and Camera Obscura.
Margaret
2023-08-19
9/10
I enjoyed the stay. My stay was very mediocre for my partners 40th birthday weekend away. I ate at a good sized restaurant at breakfast at breakfast. It was upgraded and had a big window, an iron, and a kettle. The marvellous location was right at Edinburgh Old Town. Located in 10 minutes' walk to the downtown, the staff were consistently courteous.
Paul
2023-08-12
7/10
The room was panoramic, moreover huge with a bath. This hotel was located in a very central area just off the Airlink bus stop on Waverley Bridge, and the Royal Mile and the train station. I had some drinks at Whiski, positioned 500 metres away.
Lawrence
2023-08-08
7/10
The room is air-conditioned and good basic with a view.
Tony
2023-07-27
7/10
Everything was fantastic, including decent and amazingly efficient staff. Had a great value breakfast with fruits.
Thomas
2023-07-24
9/10
The place was fairly clean and brilliant, had pleasant and exceptional staff at the reception desk. Had marvellous and fab location very close to everything, just a walking distance from Edinburgh Old Town. Moreover, it was short walk to Edinburgh Dungeons, and the Royal Mile to other parts of the city--lots of people talking and having a good time.
Muriel
2023-07-17
7/10
The restaurant here was good sized for breakfast, we both ordered awesome dishes. It was upgraded and bathroom included a bath. The location was great, just 5 min walk from a historic fortress. The exceptionally pleasant and consistently courteous staff gave good recommendations.
Eddie
2023-07-15
7/10
We ate in the good sized restaurant for breakfast which was reasonably priced. It had large beds and an exceptional view across Edinburgh new town and Calton Hill.
Charles
2023-07-09
6/10
The hotel's position was great, very close to the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle, the old and new areas of the city, and the centre, shops and bars.
The area was not very welcoming.
Brian
2023-06-27
7/10
Amazing location, pleasant and exceptional team at the reception desk. Spotlessly clean room with private bathroom and a storage space, an iron, and a kettle.
John
2023-06-08
9/10
The superior triple room is air conditioned, we also truly enjoyed exceptional views. The staff is competent and the breakfast is great value.
Ashley
2023-06-07
7/10
The location was perfect and nice, near the city centre, in the very pleasant area. I didn't want to say goodbye and will come back.
Robin
2023-06-06
8/10
Standard triple room with great views as well as a twin bed was ready when we checked-in.
Sam
2023-05-30
8/10
The location was excellent and perfect, 15 minutes' walk to the centre. The room was good basic with a decent hot shower, a nice view, various teas and the breakfast was more than adequate.
Joanne
2023-05-24
7/10
It had magnificent location, the place was minutes from Edinburgh city centre.
Jack
2023-05-16
7/10
Very attentive staff, absolutely breathtaking views of old town, everything is really good. It has magnificent and perfect location minutes from The Edinburgh Dungeon. Btw, it's set in an excellent area close to transport, train station, Princess Street and Royal Mile and all popular attractions. The continental breakfast is more than adequate.
Thomas
2023-05-10
7/10
Generally, the place was exceptional and had patient staff at the reception desk. The location was excellent and perfect - just 5 minutes' walk from Co-op Food.
Gilbert
2023-03-31
9/10
The hotel was absolutely great, we recommend. By and large, it was excellent place for sightseeing in Edinburgh, had much fun and met consistently courteous and amazingly kind staff at the reception desk. Our breakfasts were large with hot food options being regularly replenished. The location offered was marvellous and brilliant just next door to central Edinburgh, the main areas, bathroom and sheets, and the Old Town's Royal Mile.
Alice
2023-03-25
8/10
All food at the continental breakfast was decent. The location seemed incredible and easy near other attractions.
John
2023-03-21
7/10
Panoramic units with a view. Magnificent and unbeatable location, near The Edinburgh Dungeon.
Nick
2023-03-20
8/10
The building is really nice and the rooms are comfortable quiet with complimentary tea/coffee, real value plus coffee making facilities.
Pat
2023-03-15
7/10
Everything looks excellent. Staff is efficient and you can park your car onsite. Make sure to get superior triple room with excellent value for money and comfy bed. The location is incredible and brilliant, 15 minutes' walk to Co-op Food. When I am in Edinburgh, I like staying here.
John
2023-03-04
9/10
Stocked standard triple room with fan, cookies and good view over to Calton Hill. All in all unbeatable and incredible location, near to all stations / bus / tram, train station and buses and new areas of the city.
Sydney
2023-02-17
7/10
Fairly clean and hospitable place, has beautiful views across Edinburgh new town and Calton Hill. Knowledgeable staff at the reception desk and ready to render an early check-in. Moreover, the parking is onsite.
Simon
2023-02-16
8/10
The room was spotless, perfect facilities. There were coffee/tea makers and a refrigerator upon arrival. The location was incredible, so close to The Studio. The service was perfect, including a speedy check-in. It was so sweet to get wake up service free of charge too.
Helen
2023-02-16
9/10
Had an enjoyable stay on this visit, everything was very good. The room was stocked, beautifully maintained with a lovely view, decent shower, a fridge, I was pleased.
Mike
2023-02-05
6/10
I had pleasant days staying at this low budget hotel. The morning meal was above average, including fresh fruit, cereals and pastries. The room was compact with tea and coffee making equipment, and refrigerators. The staff was patient and delivered very good service.
Its breakfast definitely could have been included.
Derek
2023-01-30
9/10
Everything was fairly clean and fine. Newly decorated & spotless room with good facilities. Incredible location, 5 minutes' walk to a Thistle chapel. And set minute walk from a train station.
Elaine
2023-01-21
8/10
The rooms are neat and they have a work desk, tea and coffee making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Gillian
2023-01-05
8/10
Spotless room with a private bathroom. The beds great.
Gordon
2022-12-22
8/10
Comfortable bed, compact and air-conditioned rooms.
Jason
2022-12-14
7/10
The property is lovely and the staff is PLEASANT. The room is brilliant with comfy bed, air conditioning, as example. The venue is minutes from a train station.
Valerie
2022-12-11
8/10
Stayed for 2 nights in this quiet place, loved that. The staff was hospitable, excellent, and everything was excellent. Unbeatable and convenient location - an easy walk to everywhere we needed. Spent a nice evening at Jurys Inn, located minutes from the venue. It was set minutes from a train station.
Sydney
2022-11-26
8/10
Everything was perfect, had a very lovely stay for over £150 for one night. I booked standard triple room with buffet breakfast, the WiFi, as example which turned out to be a recently refurbished room. Its handy, central location was a plus. A train station was minute walk from the place.
Peter
2022-11-22
8/10
The staff are hospitable, they keep the place fairly clean. The location is unbeatable, a minute walk from city centre.
Angela
2022-11-16
7/10
Spent my time really good here, I loved the place. The bed was comfortable, the room was air conditioned and upgraded with a view. The breakfast was above average and plentiful and had lots of options. The hotel was in a perfect location, minutes from a train station.
The breakfast definitely could have been included.
David
2022-11-13
8/10
The staff are efficient, managed the parking on-site. The rooms are nicely furnished and newly remodelled with an electric kettle, central heating and an electronic key card.
I liked staying here, though the room was n't cleaned.
Will
2022-11-04
8/10
The room was recently refurbished and welcoming, offered a work desk, tea and coffee making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The location of the hotel was marvellous and stunning - not very far from an official residence.
Claire
2022-10-19
8/10
Stunning, airy units provided with a bathroom and an extra bed.
Peter
2022-10-14
7/10
Loved every detail about my very lovely 2 nights stay here. The room was outstanding & airy, with a bathtub. Having a shower, a hairdryer and fresh towels was a bonus. A train station was minutes from the property.
Joe
2022-09-29
9/10
The hotel staff was attentive, not annoying. The place was minutes from Edinburgh heart of the city.
J.
2022-09-24
8/10
it is a quiet property located in old town district adjacent to bars, glasgow and train station.
Scott
2022-09-20
8/10
The room I got was airy and stunning with nice shower and air conditioning.
Jock
2022-09-12
9/10
The staff were both pleasant and efficient. We loved wake-up service available.
Dean
2022-08-25
9/10
Spent 3 nights here with my 1 child, had a really lovely stay overall. The rooms were brand-new, neat, came with cleaned bathroom and an extra bed, as for instance. A hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and bath sheets were available there.
Christian
2022-07-31
8/10
Every time I stay in Edinburgh, I choose this place. The hotel is clean, I liked its perfect staff and location.
Spencer
2022-07-16
8/10
The hotel had a central location and it was within walking distance of The Edinburgh Dungeon. The restaurant had plenty of outstanding meals for breakfast.
Edward
2022-07-13
8/10
Perfect base for 2 nights. Fabulous rooms with modern decor and efficient stuff. Unbeatable and awesome location, 24 minutes drive from the airport. For tea or coffee visit Cafe Keno nearby.
Phillip
2022-07-12
8/10
Stayed here before, loved staff and facilities. The rooms were quiet with a view.
Leo
2022-06-10
9/10
Overall a very lovely stay on this visit. Nice staff and location. The attentive and efficient staff working throughout the hotel. Set minutes from a train station and some amenities.
Buddy
2022-05-29
8/10
Loved staff and location, comfy beds, the hotel itself was clean. I've had a great stay for over £150 for one night.
Frank
2022-04-18
8/10
Had such great stay with our visit.
Jimmy
2022-04-16
8/10
I liked my stay here. Everything was perfect - absolutely stunning rooms and free of charge breakfasts. Comfortable beds, an iron, an electronic key card and a work desk in the room.
Maggie
2022-03-22
8/10
I was travelling to Edinburgh for one night.
Archibald
2022-03-05
8/10
Everything was excellent as expected, though the bathroom was a bit small: D
Their staff were very unhelpful.
George
2022-03-03
8/10
Clean hotel with very good location and food.
Billy
2022-02-13
5/10
Actually everything was brand-new, you're dope! I would pointed out location and staff, that were second to none and the hotel was functional. Large bathroom, quiet bed, good bedroom.
Stayed in the room that definitely could have been cleaned.
Will
2022-01-31
8/10
Totally really great experience. I loved the ideal location, the beautiful room and attentive staff. The buffet breakfast had lots of food. Easy check in and great service. Besides, the parking was on-site.
Bill
2022-01-21
8/10
Every detail was great, including staff and facilities, I loved how fairly clean the hotel was.
Rebecca
2021-12-21
8/10
I loved sleeping 3 nights in this hotel. Full English breakfast provided in the restaurant. Its location at walking distance from a Leith street was unbeatable! A wide range of food options near the venue.
John
2021-12-12
8/10
Would definitely book here again as they provided amazing service. Functional and bright room with a nice decor. Location is marvelous, just a pleasant stroll away from Grassmarket.
Max
2021-11-15
9/10
Everything in this hotel was wonderful: brilliant location and lively staff. The room was themed and cozy, with original furniture. I loved nearby The World's End, they had nice drinks. Helpful service throughout stay.
Angela
2021-10-29
9/10
Courteous staff and vegan breakfast with lots of options. I liked my welcoming room. All facilities were good too.
George
2021-09-12
9/10
This hotel was secure and I greatly enjoyed it. Unbelievable location, nicely decorated room, great value breakfast. Big size suite and really comfy bed. Everyone was absolutely courteous in that property. Lobby had a bar.
Jacob
2021-08-30
9/10
Our room was soundproof, the staff were beautiful, stunning location.
Charles
2021-08-11
9/10
It's genuinely friendly hotel, we loved light rooms and pleasant location. Coffee, thick blackout curtains and flat-screen TV in the room and the cozy bed. Staff is cheerful, quick check-in. Moreover it has free wifi to surf the net etc.
George
2021-08-11
9/10
Booked it for 3 days and had a very relaxing experience. I stayed in the room that was recently refurbished and available with an extra bed, the WiFi.
Marcus
2021-08-03
8/10
Brilliant service, compact room, super bed. Our room was great sized and fairly clean. There was a lovely restaurant, a market and a shopping street next door. Had complementary drinks in the night bar in the evening.
Oscar
2021-07-31
7/10
The staff was really helpfull and the room was very pretty. Minimalist style hotel with antique furniture in the rooms. Amazing and amazing meals.
John
2021-07-29
6/10
Not bad hotel with diligent staff and quite modern rooms. They made my stay brilliant. The continental breakfast offered lots of food, something for everyone's taste.
Views appeared to be not very nice.
Jim
2021-07-10
9/10
The hotel itself was ideal and spotless with fabulous staff and location.
Doug
2021-05-27
7/10
Perfect for shopping in central area. I appreciated the cozy location. The room was just nice and practical, the bathroom was modern. The staff I met were really superb. Food was REASONABLY PRICED - lots of options. Exceptional service overall.
Max
2020-11-14
8/10
We loved our stay here. The standard triple room was lovely with a heating system, an iron and cable channels. Old Town district won't disappoint you. Rich selection on breakfast items...
James
2020-09-30
7/10
Excellent location, lovely staff. It had heating, a work desk and an electronic key card in the rooms, appreciated that. Only 5 min walk to downtown.
The bathroom was very small.
Cynthia
2020-06-17
9/10
The hotel was situated very close to national museums of scotland and also we could visit scottish national gallery. The venue's position was central...
