THE SANDAIG, Edinburgh

The Sandaig - A Victorian 4-star EDI hotel overlooking Leith Links park with traditional Scottish breakfast

Located opposite historic Leith Links park, this 4-star EDI hotel occupies a Victorian building dating to 1870. The Sandaig features individually decorated en-suite rooms with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, electric kettles, and complimentary WiFi. Guest rooms include bay windows, private bathrooms with showers, and hospitality trays. The breakfast menu offers traditional Scottish options served in a dining room with classical music. Free on-street parking is available outside the property. The location, near Leith Links, provides access to multiple restaurants within a 10-minute walk at The Shore. A bus stop directly outside connects to Edinburgh city center in 20 minutes. The Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal lie 1 mile away.

Pros

Free parking on a quiet street overlooking parkland

Traditional Scottish breakfast with diverse menu options

Walking distance to Leith's waterfront restaurants and bars

Direct bus connection outside to city attractions

Cons

20-minute bus ride to reach city center

Some top-floor rooms have slanted ceilings with limited headroom