Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Art Deco glamour on calm water

Fingal pairs steel-hulled maritime character with contemporary boutique polish, trading bustle for a quietly cinematic calm at Alexandra Dock in Leith. Interiors nod to Art Deco ocean liners, all polished teak, warm woods, brass, and curving cabinetry. Social life gathers on the top deck at The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, framed by a shimmering ceiling and big waterfront views.
VIP Access

  • Top-deck dining

    Two AA Rosettes and seasonal Scottish cooking, with onboard-smoked salmon.

  • Engine-room immersion

    A glass walkway reveals preserved machinery, still marked by working life.

  • Walkable maritime heritage

    The Royal Yacht Britannia sits about 0.33 miles away for an easy stroll.
$321 nightly
The total price is $405
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Quiet, exclusive evenings near Edinburgh’s centre
  • 23 lighthouse-named cabins with Cowe photography
  • Suede headboards embossed with sea charts
  • Custom Lambswool throws in bespoke tartan
  • Noble Isle toiletries with Whisky and Water gel
  • Signature Lighthouse Martini served from frozen bottle
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Why we love this property

Culinary delights
Indulge in a restaurant and sleek bar, or savor the free full breakfast. Private dining and in-room champagne service elevate the culinary journey.
Luxury sleep experience
Egyptian cotton sheets and hypo-allergenic bedding make slumber divine at this luxury hotel. Bathrobes await after enjoying turndown service with champagne.

Room options

View all photos for Classic Cabin

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror.

Classic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a patterned floor, and a small desk with a chair.

Luxury Cabin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Duplex

A staircase with a patterned carpet leading to a bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Classic Duplex

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Skerryvore Suite

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a large framed picture on the wall and a window with blinds.

Skerryvore Suite

  • Water view
  • 576 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Duplex

A modern hotel room with a spiral staircase, a large bed, and a patterned carpet.

Luxury Duplex

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Alexandra Dock, Historic Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7DX

What's nearby

  • Leith Docks - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leith Links - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Easter Road Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min drive
  • Port of Leith Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Ocean Terminal Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Williams & Johnson - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Port Of Leith Distillery Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Malt & Hops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchin - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

  • When you stay at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Princes Street. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a terrace and a garden. 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Afternoon tea

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Lighthouse Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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

Property class

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

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: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel and nearby?

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel has a garden.

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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Reviews

Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with great selection and attentive staff. (70 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, outstanding, and phenomenal with a wide range of choices. (50 reviews)
  • The property offers secure and convenient parking right next to the hotel. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful way to stay and explore Leith and Edinburgh. A lovely staff, and clean and very comfortable rooms. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Staff was exceptional. Give a shout out to Lionel. He was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful place to stay. Facilities and location were perfect with a warm and very friendly welcome at reception. All staff were attentive and polite and very good at what they did. It’s my 3rd stay and would recommend it to anyone. Fabulous
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10/10 Exceptional

Very unique stay. Room was very quiet.
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8/10 Very good

Good location if you’re visiting the Britannia.
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6/10 Good

Great service and staff! For the money, definitely not worth the experience. Room decor is so so and the boat sits at quite a tilt so you always feel like you have ‘sea legs’. Food at the restaurant was OK, the breakfast (eggs Benedict) was the best I’ve ever had.
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10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we stepped on board the staff were wonderful from the reception to the bar staff they are all a credit to the hotel. Will definitely be back and would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a unique place to stay. From start to finish wonderful customer service. Great attention to detail in the room and throughout the Fingal. Very convenient to the tram. A good place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a really lovely hotel, the staff are so friendly and helpful, they made our trip extra special
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay. Staff were all so warm and friendly. We will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning. We genuinely felt special during our short stay and the staff were really nice. The food was amazing, our cabin was stunning. We just couldn’t fault anything. It was quite expensive to stay here but it was really worth every penny.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were wonderful - couldn't do enough for you. Was greeted with champagne and a history of the boat on arrival. Breakfast is fabulous, my husband is still going on about the sourdough toast. Beautiful room with lots of lovely details that are a nod to the boats history. All in all, a wonderful stay in a unique hotel. Leith is a great area for bars and restaurants and a short tram ride from the centre of Edinburgh.
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10/10 Exceptional

All aspects of our stay were excellent. From the staff to the room and food.
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10/10 Exceptional

We just can’t fault our stay on Fingal it was amazing and we were very sad to leave! The staff were all outstanding and the food at both breakfast and dinner was excellent! Will definitely visit again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay with very attentive and friendly staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and so unique! Unfortunately my husband and I only stayed here for one night but the staff was amazing, room was spacious and clean and check in was a breeze!
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8/10 Very good

Fabulous breakfast, lovely staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb property, brilliant staff, spotlessly clean. Quality of food was first class. Great selection of drinks served with style. Faultless.
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean and very welcomoing and helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The staffs were professional and friendly. Paja and others made our stayed and our 10 years wedding anniversary glorious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional experience,staff were brilliant,room was spotless Would love to visit again
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10/10 Exceptional

The cabin was cool and compact. It sloped down towards the porthole which was a bit disconcerting. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The food was par excellence.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay. The staff were lovely and very attentive and the food was divine. Thoroughly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay all staff very friendly and helpful and room very clean and warm bed .Everything perfect and I will come back again thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

The Fingal is a real gem, such a different hotel experience, it’s like being swept back to the days of the titanic, without the fear of an iceberg ! The staff were amazing, and really went out of their way to accommodate us, despite us being late for dinner. Can’t thank the hotel team enough it was an amazing experience.