Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Royal Yacht Britannia

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March 2026
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April 2026
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.
VIP Access
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
£252
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Why we love this property

Culinary delights
Indulge in a restaurant and sleek bar, or savour 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. Dressing gowns await after enjoying turndown service with champagne.

Room options

Classic Cabin | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Classic Cabin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Classic Cabin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Water view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Luxury Cabin | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Luxury Cabin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Water view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Classic Duplex | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Classic Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Classic Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Classic Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Duplex

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Water view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Skerryvore Suite | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Skerryvore Suite | Living area | Smart TV, Netflix
Skerryvore Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Skerryvore Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Water view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Luxury Duplex | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Luxury Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Luxury Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Luxury Duplex | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Duplex

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Water view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 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 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Easter Road Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.3 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

  • ‪Port Of Leith Distillery Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Printworks Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Malones - ‬9 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 Palace of Holyroodhouse 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. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of George Street and Royal Mile. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: Port of Leith Tram Stop is 3 minutes and The Shore Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms

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

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
    • 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 16

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site 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
  • 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 and organised tours and activities
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 – On-site 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)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

Fingal A Luxury Floating
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Hotel
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Edinburgh
Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

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 that you 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 on-site 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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as phenomenal, delicious, and superb with a wide range of options. (41 reviews)
  • The restaurant and dining experience was exceptional with great food, warm and welcoming staff, and a relaxing ambiance. (12 reviews)
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Excellent stay with very attentive and friendly staff!
MRS I GILLIAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional experience,staff were brilliant,room was spotless Would love to visit again
mr craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay. The staff were lovely and very attentive and the food was divine. Thoroughly recommend
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fabulous breakfast, lovely staff
ALISON JANE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless, staff went above and beyond to make stay great. Lovely little classy touch’s like personalised notes to welcome us for my partners birthday. A touch of class.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay in an amazing place!
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Bruce, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay
Kate, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super staff. Polite, friendly and professional. Beautiful spotless room - very comfortable bed and amazing pillows!
Jackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Would highly recommend!
Jen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From start to finish we were treated like royalty. Every member of staff was really polite and lovely. The food was incredible. Outstanding breakfast. Beautiful room with a huge comfy bed. We couldn't ask for better.
Gaynor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast. Exceptional service & friendliness from the staff. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

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Perfect Stay

Felt really comfortable, staff friendliness was exceptional, the ambience was just perfect, the staff took time out to speak to you, and the food and accommodation were excellent, would certainly return and take no hesitation on letting everyone we know, how wonderful our staff was
Norma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful experience. A nice way to end our vacation.
Siu Mia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a unique and lovely hotel. The service from the staff is exemplary. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast and a delightful evening meal as well. The beds are comfortable and the linens are superb. Highly recommend
CANDACE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a very lovely and relaxed stay. The staff were attentive and very helpful. The cabin was clean and spacious. The inside of the ship was a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. The ballroom was nicely decorated for a wedding. The food was great too!
Alice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location! Very attentive service. I've been to Edinburgh multiple times, so far this hotel is my absolute favorite. Very unique place.
Elena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Fingal is one of the best experiences ever! From the minute one walks on board the staff are ready to help. Cabins are so comfy and unique and the food is always amazing. Love this floating hotel and always stay here when I visit Edinburgh
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10/10 Exceptional

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jerry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will be back, highly recommend

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Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely worth staying onboard

Brilliant experience. Perfect if visiting Britannia
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An exceptional hotel adding to a great day on board Britannia
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All aspects of our stay were Excellent! Clean room, turned down service, excellent food (onboard Resturant) Professional, Friendly Staff, total attention to detail. Convenient to tram, bus, and a Taxi can/will be arranged by staff. Absolute perfection!
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