Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel, nestled near Royal Botanic Garden and St James Quarter, offers a luxurious retreat with free full breakfast and The Lighthouse Restaurant on site. Guests can unwind at the nearby outdoor pool or enjoy in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the top-notch breakfast and helpful staff.
Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DX
What's nearby
Royal Yacht Britannia - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
George Street - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
Shawfair Station - 13 min drive
Port of Leith Tram Stop - 3 min walk
The Shore Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Ocean Terminal Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
The Kitchin - 8 min walk
Irish Dude Coffee and Food - 11 min walk
Teuchters Landing - 8 min walk
Roseleaf - 9 min walk
Carriers Quarters - 7 min walk
About this property
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Princes Street and George Street. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is just a short walk: Port of Leith Tram Stop is 3 minutes and The Shore Tram Stop is 9 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 16
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Terrace
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Dock
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Netflix
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
The Lighthouse Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), 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
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 11 2025 to October 11 2025 (dates subject to change).
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from October 11 2025 to October 11 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel 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 Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Royal Yacht Britannia (14-min walk) and St James Quarter (2 mi), along with Royal Botanic Garden (2.1 mi) and Princes Street (2.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Lighthouse Restaurant.
What's the area around Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel like?
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Port of Leith Tram Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, delicious, and freshly cooked with high-quality ingredients. (30 reviews)
The restaurant and dining experience was exceptional with great food, wonderful staff, and a relaxing ambiance. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2025
Amazing stay in an amazing place!
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
What a place to stay!!!!. Amazing place with fantastic staff and fantastic food…very quiet and perfect for a romantic getaway..can’t fault the place and have to say the staff went above and beyond to make our stay even better….can’t wait to return and highly recommend…5 star treatment and food
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 2025
The staff made the stay for us - so helpful and keen to look after us. The boat is beautiful and every comfort has been thought of. I would love to return.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
An exceptional hotel adding to a great day on board Britannia
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 5, 2025
Such a wonderful and unique luxury hotel for the weekend. Everything was fabulous including breakfast and dinner at the Lighthouse restaurant. We loved it here and would highly recommend.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Second visit. Such a great overnight stay. We will be back again.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 1, 2025
Great unique place to stay with a friendly and helpful staff
jerry
jerry, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 11, 2025
If you want the best hotel in the UK, stay at the fingal
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
This was a unique sleeping and eating experience combined! The rooms were absolutely stunning, and the fact that you were sleeping on a large ship with such wonderful history, made it a unique experience. I highly recommend this to anybody traveling to Edinburgh.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 30, 2025
What a unique experience! Beautiful rooms and the restaurant serves lovely food and drinks.
Caylyn
Caylyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 8, 2025
An amazing experience recommended for that special occasion. Hotel is super high quality. Dinner and Breakfast were exceptional. The only negative was a particularly noisy table on Saturday night for dinner but they left after a while and it was a much more pleasant experience!
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
We had a wonderful two night stay at The Fingal.
The staff were lovely as was the room, the bed was super comfy.
The breakfast was delicious, it was lovely sitting in the dining room looking over the beautiful deck where you can sit outside and enjoy a drink or coffee in the sunshine.
All in all it was totally amazing
Mandy
Mandy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 8, 2025
The Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh Scotland was an excellent choice from the time my husband and I walked in. The Fingal Crew was amazing! We had a stunning breakfast and had dinner twice in the upscale restaurant in which they only use the finest ingredients. The Fingal crew was excellent in every aspect! I recommend this experience to anyone wanting something different. We will use this same floating hotel if visiting Edinburgh Scotland again!
William Michael
William Michael, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 18, 2025
Excellent stay
Beautiful hotel, very clean and with great character. Staff superb, proactive and helpful, great to talk to and with personality. Breakfast incredible, lots of choices and very high quality ingredients. Will definitely stay again. Thank you for the hospitality.
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2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 12, 2025
Beautiful property with accommodating and friendly staff.
Hayley
Hayley, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 14, 2025
We spent one night for our anniversary everything was exceptional the staff we so good the cocktails are out of this world.Breakfast was great.Beds are super comfortable and in room facilities were 5star.We didn’t dine in the restaurant but walked to one that was recommended around the corner Ship to Shore which was also fantastic.Cannot recommend this place enough.
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 29, 2025
A unique experience. Couldn’t fault a thing about our stay. The staff were first class.
The food in the Lighthouse restaurant was outstanding.
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 28, 2025
A special stay
We had a superb stay onboard, everyone went above and beyond for us! And the attention to detail was 1st class.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 19, 2025
Unique and upper end experience.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 24, 2025
Staff were amazing, and the room was perfect. We will definitely be coming again. This was the most amazing way to spend an anniversary weekend.
Ethan
Ethan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 10, 2025
The property is of course, unique by design. There is no actual lobby, only the bar/restaurant on the 3rd floor. The service is excellent, the employees very cheerful and helpful. The deluxe cabin was adequate. The room had everything you need--mini-fridge, good shower, etc. There is no shelf space in the bathroom, so we had to keep our toiletry bag nearby. The location is a bit out of the way--not a great amount of choice of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel does offer a ticket to the Britannia, and that was a well appreciated perk!
Cynthia
Cynthia, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 26, 2025
An experience that is as special as it is unique. A truly memorable luxury hotel. Like being aboard your own personal super yacht moored in the historic port of Leith.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 18, 2025
Very clean and an amazing piece, Staff are super friendly. Food is beautiful a bit expensive but it is a top notch experience so can’t complain.
Lovely two night stay, everything you would expect from a five star hotel but the most impressive thing was the high standard of ALL the staff so friendly, even the cleaning lady stopped hoovering until we were out of earshot
Well worth a visit and hope we can return soon