The Townhouse, Leith

Hotels
6 Links Gardens , City of Edinburgh , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious, well-appointed suites
Excellent location near Leith Links, tram and city centre
Responsive and clear host communication
Very clean rooms and comfortable beds
Complimentary fresh bread, granola, milk and breakfast basics
Washer and dryer available for guests
Well-equipped kitchenette
Cons:
Heating and hot water failure reported during one stay (cold showers)
No elevator (stairs only) — can be difficult with large luggage
No instructions provided for cooker/microwave; guests had to search manuals
Roof-space room could be noisy in strong winds
View from some rooms did not face the park

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests explicitly praised cleanliness: 'very clean', 'clean and comfortable bed', 'small bathroom very clean' — overall clearly positive.
Service
1
Hosts generally described as responsive and communicative (clear messaging, welcomed guests, thoughtful touches). One service-related failure is implied by the unresolved heating/hot-water incident for one stay, giving a slightly positive but cautious score.
Location
1
Consistently mentioned as excellent: near Leith Links/park, close to tram and buses, about 15 minutes to city centre — strong positive sentiment.
Room Quality
1
Rooms/suites described as spacious, stylish, luxurious, comfortable beds and good showers; some small issues (roof-room wind noise, view not always over park) but overall positive.
Amenities
1
Mixed: kitchen, washer/dryer and complimentary items are positives, but several practical negatives were reported — no elevator (stairs only), missing instructions for cooker/microwave, and a serious incident where heating/hot water failed leading to cold showers — overall a negative reliability impression.
Value for Money
1
Guests recommended the property and found thoughtful complimentary items (bread, granola, milk) and well-equipped rooms, suggesting good value for many stays.
Food and Beverage
1
No formal breakfast service but multiple mentions of complimentary fresh bread, granola, milk and biscuits — small but appreciated positives.
Overall Experience
1
Overall experiences skew positive across many reviews (comfortable, welcoming, highly recommended), but the significant negative event of broken heating/hot water for at least one stay makes the overall sentiment mixed rather than uniformly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-30 21:34

Property Description

Welcome to The Townhouse, Leith, where modern convenience meets historic charm in the heart of Edinburgh.

Charming Accommodations: Discover our recently renovated units that beautifully marry 19th-century architecture with contemporary comforts. Each room features a carpeted floor and a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for both short and extended stays.

Entertainment and Connectivity: Enjoy complimentary Wifi throughout the property, allowing you to stay connected. Relax in your room with a flat-screen TV equipped with streaming services, ensuring endless entertainment options during your visit.

Prime Location: Situated just 1.7 miles from Portobello Beach and 1.2 miles from the iconic Royal Yacht Britannia, The Townhouse is ideally located for exploring Edinburgh's rich history and vibrant culture.

Embark on a delightful escape to The Townhouse, Leith—book your unforgettable stay today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
J
Julian • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Un personnel très attentionné, du pain et du muesli nous attendaient à notre arrivée. La chambre est magnifique et la résidence bien placée.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Paola • extended_group • it
8
A Leith in un edificio vittoriano con affaccio sul parco
Pros:

Molto bella ed accogliente

Cons:

Camere grandi, letto comodissimo, pulizia impeccabile

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Hakan • family_with_children • tr
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great all round - we really enjoyed our short break

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Leona • extended_group • us
10
Fantastic!
Pros:

Location, beautifully restored, wonderful muesli and bread. Erika was very helpful!
Provided great suggestions for food and anything we asked about

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
V
Vladena • couple • cz
9
Pros:

Ciste, moc hezky zarizene, k dispozici zakladni potraviny pro snidani, velmi dobra lokalita kousek od mhd a cca pul hodiny pesky do centra, jednoduchy checkin (vstup do ubytovani na kod)

Cons:

Je potreba pocitat s tim, ze chybi vytah a kufry se musi vynest po schodech

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
M
Marie Jose • extended_group • nl
10
Grandeur!
Pros:

DdDe

Cons:

De ontvangst was zeer plezierig. Het appartement luxe en schoon. Grandeur!

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
G
Georg • couple • gb
10
Erika, the host was ery helpful and extremely quick in replying
Pros:

Fantastic location

Cons:

Nothing, everything was just perfect

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • extended_group • au
10
The apartment was very inviting, immaculately kept and a great location
Pros:

Clean, gorgeous and the location was fab

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • extended_group • ro
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • couple • it
9
Fantastico!
Pros:

Tutto, la struttura è davvero coccola, curata nei minimi dettagli e si trova in un'area molto silenziosa con una bellissima vista sul parco.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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bayram • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Clean, comfortable

Cons:

The room was for family with the children is good, but if you 4 adult, he can be a little bit uncomfortable sharing one toilet and bathroom

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
10
Fabulous and very attentive hosts that answered all questions promptly. They maintained boundaries to give us our space
Pros:

Beautifully restored property with all the amenities you could ask for. Although there are steps into the building and to get to the additional floors they are easy to navigate. Well maintained and exceptionally clean!

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
P
Petra • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Howard • couple • gb
9
Nice stay
Pros:

Nice apartment with luxurious fitting & a lovely bathroom.
Appreciated the fresh bread & milk.
Good WiFi
Comfortable bed with feather duvet

Cons:

Parking (especially as it was very wet)
Noise from above
Would be helpful to update places to eat..

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Uwe • couple • de
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent choice for a short stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

The accommodation was excellent. It was clean and comfortable with high-quality fixtures and fittings. Facilities were great and there was bread, milk, tea and coffee for our use. Location was great, near Leith Walk and overlooking Leith Links. Several bars, cafes and restaurants nearby plus Tram and bus stops if you want to go further afield.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Ashleigh • couple • us
10
Perfect Place to Stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

Wonderful property! Room was impeccably clean, spacious and beautiful. Close to two trams, so easy to get around. The bathtub and shower were amazing and the kitchenette was perfect. We were in the Wallace suite. We can’t wait to come back soon!

Cons:

Nothing, we loved it!

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • family_with_children • nl
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Beautiful room and townhouse. We loved the decor. Very comfortable and we would love to come back one day.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Bellissimo l’edificio è anche l’appartamento, sembra di essere nelle antiche case nobiliari inglesi.

Cons:

Unica pecca non c’è l’ascensore

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee