Stylish Leith Flat | Great Transport Links to City - Pass the Keys | Apartment in Edinburgh

Stay in a charming traditional Edinburgh tenement in the heart of vibrant Leith. This bright and spacious ground-floor apartment combines period character with modern comfort, featuring a peaceful bedroom with blackout blinds, a waterfall shower and a welcoming living space. Surrounded by fantastic independent cafés, restaurants and bars, with excellent transport links to Edinburgh city centre, it's the perfect base for your stay.
STL Licence number: EH-103881-T
Stay in the heart of Edinburgh's vibrant Leith neighbourhood, surrounded by fantastic independent cafés, restaurants and excellent transport links.
1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
Situated within a traditional Edinburgh tenement, this bright and welcoming apartment offers a comfortable base for couples or solo travellers looking to explore both Leith and Edinburgh.
Sleeping
Bedroom
King Size Bed
Blackout blinds & curtains for a great night's sleep
Quiet position away from the street
Bathroom
Waterfall shower, WC & basin with fresh towels and toiletries provided.
For your use
Washer-Dryer
Iron & Ironing Board
Selection of books
Board games
Piano available for guests to enjoy
Guests also have access to the shared garden.
🍳 Cooking & Dining
Fully equipped kitchen including:
Kettle & Toaster
Oven & Gas Hob
Fridge & Freezer
Cookware & kitchen utensils
The bright open-plan kitchen and dining area makes the perfect place to enjoy breakfast before heading out to explore Edinburgh.
Relaxing
Stretch out in the bright, airy living room after a day sightseeing.
Enjoy the TV with Chromecast and Firestick, or connect your device to the WiFi to stream music through the apartment speakers.
Please be mindful of neighbouring residents and keep music and noise to a respectful level, particularly during the evening.
🚗 Parking
Free parking is available on nearby residential streets, approximately a 3-minute walk from the apartment.
Please note that parking spaces directly outside the property are metered.
Neighbourhood Guide
Leith is one of Edinburgh's most exciting neighbourhoods, combining a rich maritime history with an incredible food and drink scene. The apartment is tucked away in a quiet residential street while being just a short walk from independent cafés, award-winning restaurants and the waterfront.
Eat & Drink
You're spoilt for choice with fantastic local favourites nearby:
The Dreadnought – traditional pub just two doors away.
Dog House (formerly Dogstar) – popular local pub with food and drinks.
Alby's – renowned locally for its incredible sandwiches.
Milk – cosy neighbourhood café serving excellent coffee and brunch.
The Haven – relaxed café that's perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Sabzi – independent family-run restaurant serving creative seasonal Indian dishes.
Fishmarket Newhaven – award-winning fish and chips by the waterfront.
Norah – cosy neighbourhood restaurant with seasonal menus.
Porto & Fi – a much-loved local bistro showcasing Scottish produce.
Port of Leith Distillery – Scotland's first vertical distillery, complete with a rooftop bar offering spectacular views across Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.
Explore
Take time to discover one of Edinburgh's most characterful areas.
Wander along the beautiful Water of Leith Walkway.
Visit Leith Market at weekends to browse local food, crafts and independent traders.
Keep an eye out for guided tours and events at the historic Leith Theatre.
Stroll down to the waterfront and enjoy the atmosphere around Newhaven and the Shore.
Essentials
Within a few minutes' walk you'll find everything you need.
Scotmid – approximately 2 minutes away.
Asda Superstore – around a 10-minute walk.
Aldi – within walking distance along Commercial Street.
Getting Around
Nearest Bus Stop: North Leith Sands
Nearest Tram Stop: Newhaven (approximately 5 minutes' walk)
The nearby tram provides quick, direct access to Edinburgh city centre, Princes Street, Waverley and Edinburgh Airport, while frequent buses also connect Leith with the rest of the city.
Entire property
SELF CHECK IN
Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am.
Please note: You will be charged £100.00 for lost keys, broken keys and key call outs so please be careful with them.
A £30.00 charge will also be applied if guests check in early or check out late without permission or do not place the keys back in the key safe on their departure.
CLEANING/ LINEN
The property will be cleaned and prepared with linen and towels for your arrival. Mid-stay cleans are not included, but please get in touch if you would like to pay to book a clean or fresh linen and towels during your stay.
We will also provide a limited amount of consumables (toilet roll, travel size shampoo/conditioner etc.) to kick-start your stay and can recommend a local store where you can easily purchase more when you are settled in.
POLICIES & RULES
Please respect the neighbours and keep the noise down. No noise after 10 p.m.
Indoor shoes/slippers only please.
Please use the table mats and coasters to protect the furniture.
When leaving the property please make sure you lock all the doors and windows.
When leaving the property please turn the thermostat down to 10 degrees.
My property management team will be around 24/7 via email or phone to provide any assistance my guests may need.
Pass the Keys® provides a hotel standard of service for short-let properties. The property is professionally maintained and cleaned. We guarantee professionally cleaned linens and toiletries. We also provide 24/7 guest support and local personal service before and during your stay.
The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects the property and certifies the home has met Pass the Keys®’s Property Readiness Standard.
LICENCE NUMBER: EH-103881-T
TOURIST TAX
For stays from 24 July 2026 onwards, guests staying in paid overnight accommodation in Edinburgh will be required to pay a Visitor Levy (tourist tax), introduced by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The levy is charged at 5% of the accommodation cost before VAT and applies to the first 5 nights of your stay. It applies to all paid overnight stays, whether you are visiting Edinburgh for tourism, work or any other reason.
For transparency, the levy will be clearly shown as ‘Taxes’ as part of the price breakdown when you book your stay.
For more information, please visit the City of Edinburgh Council Visitor Levy page.
IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.
The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.
Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Stylish Leith Flat | Great Transport Links to City - Pass the Keys is located in Newhaven. Stylish Leith Flat | Great Transport Links to City - Pass the Keys provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Apartment features Parking, TV and Security to make your stay a comfortable one.

Stylish Leith Flat | Great Transport Links to City - Pass the Keys has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Newhaven has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Newhaven, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.