Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City
A central Edinburgh base for links golf and city exploration
About this hotel
Golfers basing themselves at the Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City find a convenient urban hub for exploring the city's historic charm and accessing nearby golf courses. The hotel's modern rooms, accommodating up to four, are well-suited for a group of friends or a couple. After a round, the on-site restaurant and bar offer a relaxed setting for dinner and drinks, while the free Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected. Its location, a short walk from local cafes and public transport, means easy access to Edinburgh Castle and other attractions. The blend of city convenience and comfortable amenities makes it a practical choice for those balancing golf with sightseeing.
- Grand stone building facade
- Modern guest rooms
- On-site dining options
- Proximity to city transport
Our take
I like the Leonardo as a city base rather than a golf hotel: the rooms are modern, the restaurant and bar keep evenings simple, and public transport links to Edinburgh Castle make a non-golf day easy to plan. Rooms for up to four guests suit friends who want to split costs. I would look elsewhere for on-site golf facilities, a spa or a quiet countryside setting, because this is a practical 3-star hotel in a stone building, not a resort.
- Book your tee times well in advance, especially for popular links courses around Edinburgh, as they fill up quickly during peak season.
- Utilize Edinburgh's efficient public transport from the hotel to reach various city attractions, saving on taxi fares and parking.
- Explore the local cafes within a few minutes' walk for a relaxed breakfast before heading out for your round or sightseeing.
Why we love it
- Central location for city and golf access
- Modern rooms for groups or couples
- On-site restaurant and bar
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Why guests love itI would choose the Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City for a golf group that wants the city as much as the course. The grand stone building holds modern rooms sleeping up to four, which helps friends sharing costs, and the restaurant and bar save a search for dinner after a round. Cafes sit a short walk away and public transport reaches Edinburgh Castle. Rated 8.6 from nearly 1,000 reviews, it is a sound 3-star city base.