233 Leith apartment vs Mackenzie Guest House
Both are in Edinburgh, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentLeith Central
233 Leith apartment
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseLeith Links
Mackenzie Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 880 m apart.
Choose 233 Leith apartment if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.1 km / 2.9 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (103 / 24)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 5)
Choose Mackenzie Guest House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.1)
- to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.9 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 5 / 1)
Why is 233 Leith apartment better than Mackenzie Guest House?
- 1800 m closer to the city centre−800 m
- 279 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+79
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 59)+20
Why is Mackenzie Guest House better than 233 Leith apartment?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.1)+1.6
- 2860 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.9 km)−860 m
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 233 Leith apartment vs Mackenzie Guest House: which hotel is better? | 233 Leith apartment | Mackenzie Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.7 +1.6 |
| Location | 7.3 +1.2 | 6.1 |
| Beach access | 3.7 | 6.6 +2.9 |
| Public transport | 8.2 +0.4 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.7 +1.6 |
| Number of reviews | 12 +1 | 11 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 17% | top 50% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +1.2 | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km −800 m | 2.9 km |
| To the beach | 1.9 km | 1.1 km −860 m |
| To public transport | 490 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 103 +79 | 24 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m −360 m | 460 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 +10 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 5 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
880 m apart
233 Leith apartment: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Leith Walk railway station: 490 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, beach: 1.9 km, 103 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Mackenzie Guest House: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Leith Central railway station: 550 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 13 km, beach: 1.1 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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233 Leith apartment or Mackenzie Guest House: common questions
Which is better, 233 Leith apartment or Mackenzie Guest House?
They are evenly matched. 233 Leith apartment is stronger in location, public transport; Mackenzie Guest House is stronger in guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, 233 Leith apartment or Mackenzie Guest House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
233 Leith apartment is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Mackenzie Guest House.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mackenzie Guest House is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; 233 Leith apartment is 1.9 km.
How far apart are 233 Leith apartment and Mackenzie Guest House?
The two hotels are 880 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score