Experience elegant dining and chic waterfront vibes at Fingal Hotel, a 4.9-rated hotel in Leith, Edinburgh. Free Wi-Fi, parking, bar, and nearby historic attractions.
Recent visitors highlight the Fingal Hotel’s attentive staff, luxurious cabins, and superb dining aboard this elegant ocean vessel, making for a memorable and refined stay near Edinburgh’s waterfront.
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Housed within a reclaimed ocean vessel, Fingal Hotel offers a distinctive blend of maritime character and refined comfort. Guests can expect elegant dining options including The Lighthouse Restaurant, known for its selection of fresh, flavorful dishes and a cocktail bar. The property features cozy, well-designed cabins with thoughtful details and modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and room service, catering to both relaxation and convenience.
Situated in Alexandra Dock, Leith, the hotel is set in a quieter part of Edinburgh’s bustling port area, close to historic pubs, trendy seafood restaurants, and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Its location provides easy access to major attractions like Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with Edinburgh Airport reachable within approximately 30 minutes by car. Reviewers frequently mention the welcoming and attentive staff, alongside comfortable accommodations and quality dining experiences.
While rooms are described as cozy and efficiently designed rather than spacious, they maintain a high level of comfort and luxury suitable for travelers seeking a unique stay with a nautical touch. The hotel’s free continental breakfast and the chance to explore the ship add to the overall appeal, especially for guests interested in maritime history or a quieter atmosphere away from the city center.
Fingal Hotel is well suited to visitors looking for a distinctive accommodation experience near Edinburgh's waterfront, with families and couples appreciating its kid-friendly environment and relaxed yet sophisticated style. Guests valuing attentive service and an unusual setting will find this property a memorable base for exploring Edinburgh and its surroundings.
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We had the pleasure of spending one night at Fingal and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the welcome was incredibly warm and the staff made us feel very well looked after throughout our stay. Our cabin was cosy, beautifully designed and full of thoughtful details. Dinner was exquisite — particularly the scallops starter and the monkfish main, both beautifully presented and full of flavour. The attentiveness of the team, including the chef who kindly came to check on us, made the evening even more special. A unique and memorable stay on a truly beautiful ship.
An amazing hotel with brilliant and warm staff. Rooms are spacious, smart, luxurious and pleasant. Staff are attentive, warm, and learn your preferences. Food is delicious and fresh, and the views from the rooms and restaurant are amazing. Fingal is a beautiful ship, and her crew are a perfect complement. I cannot recommend staying here or eating here enough.
Rooms are nice, exquisite and very comfortable. I would say this is affordable luxury. All of the staff are very pleasant and polite. They always want to help, no matter what. Not forgetting that breakfast is free and really nice. You can move around the ship for some sight seeing and we also got two free tickets to see the Britannia Yatch (Tickets can be transferred or used at anytime). The location is quiet. It was indeed a floating experience
We stayed here for two nights for my birthday and I could not recommend it more. The classic luxury experience is unbeatable and every staff member goes out of their way to greet and accommodate you. The breakfast is one to note and a true match the hotel’s overall excellence. We shared a meal in the restaurant which was elaborate and full of a range of flavours. They have a wonderful selection of wines, beers and cocktails. The rooms are pristine with the most comfortable bed and a stunning shower. Will definitely be back.
Husband's best ever birthday. Worth every penny. We were treated like royalty, everyone, and I do mean every single member of staff, genuinely makes a massive effort to put all the guests at ease. It was utterly fantastic. The food is amazing. The breakfasts incredibly delicious. The rooms are gorgeous with big comfy beds, especially the pillows. Lots of lovely touches like a different coloured makeup cloth so you don't ruin their white ones, loved that. We had complimentary tickets to see the Royal Yacht Brittania, an absolute must if you're in the area. One of the best experiences we've ever had. Will definitely return.
Amazing. From start to finish. Every member of staff were so welcoming. Jeanette and the 2 young men (sorry I did not get their names) in the restaurant were brilliant. The food was delicious and something special. Compliments to the chef.The map maker cocktail my husband had made his night. I cannot recommend this beautiful hotel enough. The comfiest bed,best rain shower and luxury I have never experienced before. Thank you to everyone at the Fingal hotel for making this such a special experience.
We stayed here for one of our nights in Edinburgh. It is a bit away from the center of the town. So it almost gave us the feeling of two separate vacations. The first down at the docks (the Fingal) and then the last two nights on princess Street. The area seems very quiet in the evenings. We were offered an upgrade to the two-story suite for an additional 175 pounds. It was a nice upgrade. They do a good job integrating the rooms into the space. The rooms are of course, not very roomy, but efficient and clever use of space. The breakfast was included and was very elegant with attentive service . We did have dinner there (not included in the price ) which I will review separately, but it was on par with the Michelin star restaurants that we ate at in London. The state also included tickets to the Royal Britannia, which was a pleasant five minute walk away.
Absolutely amazing stay. Cabin was gorgeous, immaculately clean, with hugely stocked fridge. The staff were all perfect, customer service is 10/10, we couldn’t have been treated better. Breakfast was beautiful, compliments to the chef. Loved being able to go out onto the deck from our cabin. Highly recommend. So easy to get into Edinburgh centre, with tram stop 2 minutes away & trams coming along every 5 minutes. Xx
Bustling port area with historic pubs, chic waterfront seafood eateries & the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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