Leonardo Edinburgh City

Hotels
Leonardo Hotels
8.8 (4371 reviews)
79 Lauriston Place , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Average breakfast
Room temperature control

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Several mentions of cleanliness issues in the reviews, such as dirty carpets and lack of thorough cleaning.
Service
9.66
Consistently positive sentiments about friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.7
Frequent praise for the great location close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms are generally spacious, but some complaints about cold temperatures and maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.68
Good amenities but some limited facilities and issues with temperature regulation.
Value for Money
8.64
Mixed feelings regarding price vs quality, especially in relation to room features.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Average breakfast experience; some dissatisfaction with food quality.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall positive experience with some noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:22

Property Description

Central Location and Modern Comfort

Leonardo Edinburgh City offers a prime location in the heart of Edinburgh, just steps away from top attractions like EICC and the National Museum of Scotland. The 3-star hotel provides a comfortable stay with free WiFi, room service, and a welcoming 24-hour front desk.

Cozy Rooms and Thoughtful Amenities

Each room at Leonardo Edinburgh City is thoughtfully equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a restful night's sleep with plush bed linen and towels provided. The convenience of a wardrobe and kettle adds a touch of home during your stay.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Nearby Attractions

Start your day right with a delicious buffet breakfast served every morning. Explore nearby landmarks such as the University of Edinburgh, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and the historic Royal Mile. Book your stay at Leonardo Edinburgh City for a memorable Edinburgh experience.

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 4371 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 8.66
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pf couple nl
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lachlan solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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X couple sg
6
Not terrific.
Pros:

Location was good and convenient.

Cons:

Our room’s iron had an exposed wire which gave me an electric shock while ironing my clothes. Evidently not the most pleasant experiences as tourists. Also, the kettle was still filled with water from the previous guests, which is in our opinion a big oversight on hygiene of a hotel of this supposed level of comfort and operation.

The bed was also not the cleanest; we noticed black soot-like specks on the sheets.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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vaiva solo_traveller lt
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Paola solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

La posizione, comoda per raggiungere il centro e ben servita dagli autobus.
La stanza ampia e tranquilla.
Buona colazione

Cons:

Nell'hotel manca una zona soggiorno

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Peggy solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel with a very good breakfast. Nice staff who were very helpful with all of our needs. Kept our large luggage for 4 days while we went on a four day excursion to Isle of Skye.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Eve couple ee
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Werner solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

n/a

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Cheng couple us
10
九晚住得挺舒服
Pros:

地理位置好、周边商业配套齐全

Cons:

淋浴开关太紧不好操作

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Bandula Priyantha solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Sofiia solo_traveller ru
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Magdalena family_with_children pl
9
Pros:

The stay was really enjoyable.

Cons:

The only suggestion we would make is that there could be type c sockets available

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Luis Felipe couple gb
7
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Salima couple us
9
great place and wonderful staff
Pros:

Reception staff was great.

Cons:

A bit warm

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
Very satisfied, would stay ahain
Pros:

Lady in charge was very polite, correct and competent Dr

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Ilse solo_traveller be
9
Uitstekend
Pros:

De locatie, ruime kamer en lekker ontbijt.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
6
Expensive for the standard of accommodation, would I book again , definitely no.
Pros:

Clean, staff friendly, hotel in a good location

Cons:

No air conditioning, house keeping left us with only with decaf coffee. Windows in our room the size of ship portholes, was a fan in the cupboard. The shower was well below par, static and poor water flow, no non slip map provided to stand in the bath. If you wanted a bath I’m guessing you might have to run the water for forty five minutes. Really poor.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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rebecca couple gb
4
Severely overpriced. Would not recommend
Pros:

Staff were ok, convenient location

Cons:

Very dated, room was dirty and in need of renovation. Disgusted with the price we paid! Not worth the money.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Rich solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location for a short walk into the city. It was clean and comfy and ok value for the location.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Gene couple us
9
Comfy place to stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

We were pleasantly surprised to find, when we checked in, that we'd been upgraded to one of the hotel's biggest rooms - it was enormous, and included a sleeper sofa, desk, armoire, etc. The dormer windows offered a nice view of green space. The bed was the best one of the trip; blackout shades were excellent and nights were quiet and restful.
The breakfast scene was a little chaotic, as they were a bit short-staffed, but food choices were good. The staff were very kind, pleasant, and helpful.

Cons:

The bathroom fixtures were nicely updated, but the water pressure was very low and dribbled to a total halt several times in mid-shower. I had to shut it off, wait a while, and turn it back on to get any water to rinse off. Maybe something to do with being on the top floor?

2026-06-27 via Nuitee