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
The World's End - 2 min walk
Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - 3 min walk
Cafe Edinburgh - 2 min walk
Whiski Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
Royal Mile Tavern - 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.
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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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, with many guests highlighting its quality and variety. (114 reviews)
The property's gym was one of the best in a property, complete with Peloton bikes in good condition. (6 reviews)
The property's cafe/bar serves basic decent food and drink, and the breakfast was one of the best enjoyed in a property. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2025
Great location to the Royal Mile
Dale
Dale, 3-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
Aug 21, 2025
Very good location, friendly staff.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
A fantastic location right on the royal mile to explore & enjoy beautiful Edinburgh! Most comfortable bed & excellent shower which are key after long days of walking & steps.
Emma
Emma, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
Excellent location, very comfortable rooms and very nice in room amenities.
umesh
umesh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Great hotel!
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Great location. Couldn't fault it.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Great location, super nice staff, AMAZING BREAKFAST
Andrew
Andrew, 4-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
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
EXCELENTE CUSTO BENEFICIO
O QUARTO ERA DE UM TAMANHO RAZOÁVEL, MAS COM BASTANTE CONFORTO. TINHA GARRAFA DE ÁGUA CORTESIA TODOS OS DIAS. CAFÉ DA MANHÃ ESPETACULAR
Leonardo
Leonardo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
Good short stay
FIRAS
FIRAS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Just Worked
The climate control was good (quiet but effective), the room was quiet, the bed was comfortable. The location was great, almost across the street from the main train station.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Super hôtel
Hôtel situé au centre ville et proche de toutes les boutiques. Literie et chambre confortables. Petit déjeuner sous forme de buffet avec un large choix.
Nathalie
Nathalie, 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
Jun 6, 2025
Great customer service, lovely breakfast and hotel
LISA
LISA, 2-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
May 26, 2025
Lovely rooms and property, central location, nice people, great buffet breakfast
Claudia S.
Claudia S., 1-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
6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2025
Buena ubicación pero el precio es muy alto para lo que es
Últimamente encuentro mejores ofertas directactamrnte con los hoteles que con esta plataforma
Ótima localização, ótimo café da manhã, tamanho do quarto muito bom! Chuveiro bom, cama boa, limpo. Ficaria novamente neste hotel.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Lovely hotel!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2025
Average Stay
Reception person was not particularly helpful on arrival especially as we did not take up the breakfast up-sell!
Standard room size is OK, but shower is quite narrow 800mm - view from the back rooms is onto the rubbish bins.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Breakfast was really good
Staff are super friendly and helpful
Great location
Stuart
Stuart, 3-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