43 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 1DH,
Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Business Hotel Near Edinburgh Castle
Located in Edinburgh's Old Town on Jeffrey Street. 2-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, 15-minute walk to Edinburgh Bus Station. 190 rooms across multiple floors with elevator access. On-site facilities include a gym, restaurant serving Scottish breakfast, illy Coffee bar, and a bar with TVs showing sports events. Room service available. Public car park located opposite the hotel. Conference facilities available. Views of North Bridge, Princes Street, and Calton Hill from restaurant windows. Walking distances: Scottish National Gallery (0.5 km), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1 km), Edinburgh Castle (1 km), Calton Hill (0.5 km), St Giles' Cathedral (0.3 km).
Additional perks of the hotel
Bar service with pre-order option for groups
Take-away drinks and snacks available at reception until midnight
Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Meeting rooms with AV equipment
10% discount on food for lunch and dinner
Complimentary newspaper
Views of Scott Monument from bar area
Room Information
Six room types available. Standard rooms feature city views. Double rooms accommodate 1 bed, twin/double rooms offer 2 beds. Maximum occupancy: three adults or two adults with one child. Room equipment: Chromecast-enabled flat-screen TV with cable channels, Nespresso machine, mini-fridge, air conditioning, electric kettle, work desk.
Other conveniences
En-suite bathrooms with shower
White Company toiletries
Bathrobes and slippers
Hairdryer
Free Wi-Fi
AM/FM alarm clock
Carpeted floors
Complimentary mineral water and biscuits
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Available Transport Modes List
City Centre
Edinburgh200 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)
13.6
km
Dundee (DND)
96.7
km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station200 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m
Facilities
This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay
Comfortable Bed Experience
“I had a fantastic stay where the bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room was just right for the two of us, making it feel cozy and inviting during our short visit.” view full review
Great Room Amenities
“I really enjoyed the large TV in the room, which added to our entertainment during the evenings. It made our downtime in the hotel after exploring the city really enjoyable.” view full review
Well-Equipped Rooms
“The room was well-equipped with various coffee and tea options, and the nice touch of a welcome bottle of wine and chocolate really made a difference in our experience.” view full review
Clean and Functional
“The bathroom was lovely and spotless. It had all the essential amenities and made for a comfortable stay, making it easy to freshen up after a day of exploring.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Dining
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location
43 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 1DH,
Edinburgh
Map view
street view
43 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 1DH,
Edinburgh
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
950 m
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
740 m
Queen's Drive Holyrood Park
Arthur's Seat hike
2.6
km
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
990 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
690 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
680 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
920 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
790 m
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
660 m
Monument
Scott Monument
620 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
940 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
620 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
610 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
630 m
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2.1
km
Museum
Dynamic Earth
920 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
1.0
km
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
800 m
Public Building
The Scottish Parliament
860 m
Park
Holyrood Park
2.3
km
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
1.2
km
Square
Grassmarket
1.0
km
Nearby
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
410 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
260 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
350 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
90 m
Museum
John Knox House
160 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
280 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
230 m
Church
Mercat Cross
250 m
Restaurants
Jurys Inn
20 m
43 Jeffrey Street Jurys Inn Hotel
Monteiths
120 m
61 High Street
Jurys Inn Restaurant
180 m
43 Jeffrey Street
Whiski
150 m
119 High Street
The Royal Mile Tavern
170 m
127 High Street
Edinburgh Larder Cafe
160 m
15 Blackfriars Street
Dino's
90 m
57 High Street
The Mitre Bar
170 m
131-133 High Street
Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings
Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
88%
Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return
8.8/10
Great
Rooms
8.2
Location
9.8
Service
9.5
Dining
8.5
Guest reviews
8.8/10
based on 10 reviews
3.5/5
based on 5839 reviews
8.6
8.6/10 based on 8589 reviews
#121 of 164 hotels in Edinburgh based on Tripadvisor
Sebastian
United Kingdom,
November
2024
8.0/10
This hotel was perfectly located, near the station and the Royal Mile. My room was comfortable, though the breakfast was a mixed bag-some items were a little dry, but the scrambled eggs were great. The staff were very pleasant, always ready to help.
Rooms
7.0
Comfortable room, though a bit basic.
Service
9.0
Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Location
10.0
Great location, near the station and Royal Mile.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast was a mixed bag; some items dry, others excellent.
Facilities
5.0
N/A
Alex
United Kingdom,
October
2024
10.0/10
The hotel was in an excellent location, a 2 minute walk from the train station and the Royal Mile. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The breakfast was delicious and the rooms were spotless. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Rooms
9.0
Spotless rooms, comfortable and well-equipped.
Service
10.0
Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Location
10.0
Excellent location, close to everything.
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was excellent.
Facilities
5.0
N/A
Harper
United Kingdom,
August
2024
10.0/10
My friends and I celebrated my 40th birthday there last weekend! Everyone loved it. The staff went above and beyond, leaving a lovely surprise in our room. The hotel's in a fantastic spot, close to everything. The hotel is a real treat!
Rooms
10.0
Room was nice and clean; birthday surprise was a lovely touch.
Service
10.0
Really good staff; went above and beyond.
Location
10.0
Fantastic location; close to everything.
Dining
5.0
N/A
Facilities
5.0
N/A
Charles
United States,
August
2024
8.0/10
This place was awesome for our Taylor Swift themed trip! The hotel went all out with the Swiftie decorations and cocktails. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was amazing. Only minor hiccup was a wait for my niece, but it certainly didnt spoil the trip.
Rooms
7.0
The room was a little small for three people, but it was very clean and well maintained. Nothing too major to complain about.
Service
9.0
The staff were generally amazing, really going the extra mile. A bit of a snag with my niece's arrival, but they resolved it quickly and overall the service was excellent.
Location
8.0
Didn't spend much time exploring the area, but the location was perfect for our purpose.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was excellent - lots of choices and tasty food. Didn't try dinner there.
Facilities
7.0
Hotel itself was great, but there was some construction going on nearby that might affect future stays.
Eva
United Kingdom,
June
2024
8.0/10
Amazing location! Right in the heart of everything. The staff were incredibly helpful, and even though my room was a bit basic, the bed was super comfy and it was so quiet. I slept like a log despite being right next to the station!
Rooms
7.0
Basic but clean room; comfy bed; quiet despite being near the station.
Service
10.0
Staff were super helpful with directions.
Location
10.0
Best thing about the experience; central location.
Dining
5.0
Didn't eat there, so can't comment.
Facilities
5.0
N/A
Tom
United States,
May
2024
9.0/10
Wonderful stay! Fantastic location - so easy to get around. The hotel staff were incredibly helpful, especially when we had a small issue with the curtains. The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious! Would definitely stay again.
Rooms
8.0
Our room (415) had a great view! The room itself was clean and the bed was comfy, although the curtains were a bit of a problem initially. They were fixed quickly after we notified reception though.
Service
10.0
The reception staff were incredibly helpful - they addressed our curtain issue efficiently and also gave us great advice on parking.
Location
10.0
Perfect location. Plenty of pubs, cafes, and restaurants nearby, and an easy walk to all major attractions.
Dining
5.0
Didn't eat dinner there, but breakfast was really good, although there could be a bit of a wait during peak times.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel itself seems a bit older, but its location and the helpful staff more than made up for it.
Randy
United States,
April
2024
9.0/10
Had a great time in Edinburgh! The hotel's location was perfect, super close to all the major sights. The staff were amazing - always friendly and helpful from check-in to check-out. My room was comfy and clean, a little small but perfectly adequate for a solo trip. Breakfast was a nice way to start each day.
Rooms
9.0
My standard double room was comfy and clean with a great view of Calton Hill. Plenty of space for one person, although a couple might find it a little snug. Surprisingly quiet given its proximity to the train station.
Service
10.0
Everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful, from check-in to housekeeping. They went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The location is unbeatable! A short walk from Waverley Station and right around the corner from the Royal Mile. I could easily walk to anywhere in downtown Edinburgh.
Dining
8.0
Didn't have a chance to try the dinner menu, but breakfast was quite good. A nice selection of food to get me started for the day.
Facilities
8.0
No complaints about the facilities - everything I needed was there and in good working order.
Rowan
United Kingdom,
April
2024
9.0/10
My daughter and I had a wonderful two night stay. The location was perfect, close to the station and the Royal Mile, and the room was spotless with comfy beds. Breakfast was delicious and had so much choice! Kim was especially friendly and made our mornings even better. Would definitely stay again!
Rooms
9.0
Spotless room, comfy beds, extra bed provided for my daughter.
Service
10.0
Professional, friendly staff; Kim at breakfast was amazing!
Location
10.0
Excellent location, close to the station and Royal Mile.
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was tasty with lots of choice.
Facilities
5.0
N/A
Jeff
United States,
February
2024
7.0/10
Great location, but our room needed some TLC. The breakfast was a highlight, though. The staff were mostly nice, but there were some minor issues with our room and some odd questions at check-in. Overall a decent experience, but not perfect.
Rooms
6.0
Our room was a bit dated, but clean. Some minor issues - worn carpet, lack of outlets near the bed - but nothing major. The view was unfortunately not great, but it was clean and spacious enough.
Service
7.0
The staff were generally friendly and helpful, although there were a couple of odd interactions at check-in. They did allow us to drop off our bags early, which was a plus.
Location
10.0
Amazing location; very close to the train station, and a short walk to Princes Street and the Royal Mile.
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was fantastic! Great selection and quality. Watch out for rush hour though, it can get busy.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel Wi-Fi was great, and the breakfast was a definite highlight. Facilities a bit outdated, though.
Curtis
United States,
February
2024
10.0/10
My recent trip to Edinburgh was made really good by this hotel. From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly cute, always ready with a smile and helpful advice. The location is unbelievably central, with easy access to everything, yet the rooms were surprisingly quiet. Breakfast was a real highlight, and the overall experience was fantastic!
Rooms
10.0
Our room was spacious and comfortable, with cozy linens and a fantastic view. Everything was clean and well-maintained.
Service
10.0
The staff were beyond amazing, courteous, helpful, and friendly throughout our stay. They even helped us with special requests and gave us wonderful local tips.
Location
10.0
The hotel's central location is unparalleled, just steps from the Royal Mile and a short walk to Princes Street, as well as easily walkable to public transport.
Dining
10.0
The breakfast was a standout, with a huge variety of delicious options that catered to all dietary needs, while also offering room service and a good restaurant experience.
Facilities
10.0
The hotel boasts a wide array of facilities, making for an incredibly convenient and enjoyable stay. The bar, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and other amenities were great.