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Malmaison Edinburgh

4.0 star property
This charming Edinburgh boutique hotel serves up authentic Scottish flavors in its brasserie, with relaxing al fresco dining and a convenient gym for travelers

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Malmaison Edinburgh, steps from the Royal Mile, offers an upscale city center retreat. Guests can savor British cuisine at the Brasserie, dine outdoors, or stay fit at the gym. Previous guests love the excellent breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Club Deluxe Double | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Deluxe Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Club Deluxe Double Double | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Deluxe Double Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Club Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Malmaison Edinburgh is in Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Portobello Beach and Princes Street Gardens. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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1 Tower Place Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DZ

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port
    Edinburgh Port
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
    Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    Royal Yacht Britannia
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Leith Links
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Trinity House
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Port of Leith Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station
    8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Printworks Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Teuchters Landing
    5 min walk
  • The Carriers Quarters
    3 min walk
  • The King's Wark
    3 min walk
  • Toast
    4 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Edinburgh

  • Upscale boutique hotel near Princes Street
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Malmaison Edinburgh. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Chez Mal Brasserie, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 100 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Mal Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,926 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Malmaison Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, Malmaison Edinburgh allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Malmaison Edinburgh?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malmaison Edinburgh on Jun 15, 2026 start from $198, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Malmaison Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Malmaison Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Malmaison Edinburgh located?

Located in Leith, this boutique hotel is steps from Edinburgh Port, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Princes Street and Royal Mile. Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km). Port of Leith Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and The Shore Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Malmaison Edinburgh Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff members were excellent very helpful professional recommendations to all our families and friends will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and very friendly staff Would book again and recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff we spoke to on reception were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, wonder ful staff and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Everything was great , special shout out to reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean rooms. Good location with nice views over nearby river. Staff are courteous and helpful. Stayed here twice and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Letta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location in the Port of Leith is peerless, with a host of excellent restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs within walking distance, and the hotel offers great comfort, sleek style, and lovely views. We were delighted with a complimentary upgrade to
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were excellent. We arrived very early and wasn’t expecting to get a room, but the girl on reception said our room was ready and even gave us a free upgrade! We love the location of this hotel, very easy to get about thanks to the great trams.
Great cocktails in the bar!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were excellent and very helpful, its a great location and free parking is a definite plus - plus lovely restaurants on the doorstep with Princes Street a 30 minute walk away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely, clean, warm, comfortable room. Friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As expected from Malmaison, comfy, clean rooms. Loved that this hotel has a car park. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room & hotel as a whole. Friendly staff and comfy bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, clean, spacious room, good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean , good shower, staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My regular spot when I’m in Edinburgh. Great rooms and the staff seem to have become a lot more friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Adewale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in an historic and interesting part of Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. Staff faultless. Relaxed at atmosphere where you can feel special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel, great location and breakfast loveley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcoming staff. Delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room very shabby with worn patches on the carpet and arm chair. Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind, welcoming staff, excellent breakfast, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location in Edinburgh and 3mins walk from the tram… fabulous restaurants on the doorstep just loved location. Room and facilities fab for weekend break, we ate out each day had a drink in the hotel bar staff all just lovely highly recommend for an Edinburgh break
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025