At the heart of Edinburgh, near St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh offers an upscale retreat with eco-friendly charm. Savor breakfast at Leo's restaurant or enjoy a coffee from the coffee shop/cafe while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 29 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 26 min walk
Restaurants
Bella Italia - 3 min walk
Brewhemia - 2 min walk
Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - 3 min walk
Cafe Edinburgh - 2 min walk
Whiski Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Leo's, which serves breakfast and dinner. This eco-certified hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and George Street. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 9 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
190 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Special features
Dining
Leo's - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Edinburgh Inn
Edinburgh Jurys Inn
Inn Edinburgh
Jurys Edinburgh
Jurys Edinburgh Inn
Jurys Inn Edinburgh
Edinburgh Jurys Hotel
Jurys Hotel Edinburgh
Jurys Inn Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Jurys Inn Edinburgh Scotland
Frequently asked questions
Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Leo's.
What's the area around Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh like?
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 9-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Reviews
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, with many guests highlighting its quality and variety. (114 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Very good location, friendly staff.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
Excellent location, very comfortable rooms and very nice in room amenities.
umesh
umesh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2025
superb stay
Lovely hotel, staff service was excellent couldnt as for better, shame room was inner facing which was only let down, great location.
Mr Andrew j
Mr Andrew j, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
Good short stay
FIRAS
FIRAS, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2025
New Jersey
Wonderful location friendly staff and a place you can return.
monica
monica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2025
Great location in Edinburgh for train travellers
Convenient location 5 minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverly station and less than 10 minutes walk (uphill) to the Royal Mile. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Great stay
A warm welcome, both upon arrival and at breakfast each morning, by a professional crew. Excellent location for exploring central Edinburgh.
Fredrik
Fredrik, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Nice place to stay, expensive breakfast
Great location, but expensive breakfast that wasn’t included in our booking. Comfortable room - happy to have washcloths and 4 pillows without having to ask. Excellent maid service and comfortable lobby.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Great hotel in great location
Came to visit Edinburgh and picked this hotel for its location and reviews.
Hotel is great and location can’t be better for touring the city.
Noam
Noam, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Great customer service, lovely breakfast and hotel
LISA
LISA, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Nice hotel, well located. but expensive for the size of the room
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Hotel was near everything, easy walk to Royal mile, train station, close to hop on hop off bus. Staff very polite and caring, Breakfast..excellent I really can’t say enough, the right place to stay
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Great hotel in a great location
Reception staff were very helpful and location of hotel was excellent.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Location is perfect for restaurants and shopping on the Royal Mile. Staff are always so friendly and helpful.
Regina
Regina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Beautifully situated near train station and Royal Mile, easy walking to many points of interest, exceptional buffet breakfast available to satisfy all dietary needs/preferences.
Very gracious and approachable staff. Very clean accommodations with touch of elegance
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Good location but under reconstruction.
Gabor
Gabor, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2025
Close to the Royal Mile and everything that area offers. Very comfortable and a pleasant stay.
Scott
Scott, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean with new furnishing and finishes. Excellent location.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Great location! Very close to the Royal mile.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Great location! Close to activities and restaurants. Clean rooms. Friendly staff.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Very good hotel and very centric to see the city of Edinburgh. Close to all places
JOEL
JOEL, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Perfect location
Second time here. Cracking breakfast. Lovely staff. Clean comfortable rooms. Perfect location too
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 20, 2025
Leonardo Royal July 25
Building Works, Nosiy, Dirty, Lack of Information. Expensive for what we encountered
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was excellent and the hotel was ideally situated for the royal mile and princes street.
Graham
Graham, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Stayed for one night on our way to Speyside.
Super convenient. We could take the tram from the airport, ( a 10 min walk).
The train station was across from the hotel, which we took the following day to our car rental place.