Leith House Hotel vs Mackenzie Guest House
Both are in Edinburgh, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseLeith Central
Leith House Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 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
Pick Mackenzie Guest House
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Leith House Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.1 km / 2.9 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (95 / 24)
Choose Mackenzie Guest House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.4)
- to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 2.0 km)
Why is Leith House Hotel better than Mackenzie Guest House?
- 1820 m closer to the city centre−820 m
- 2More guest reviews (223 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×20
- 371 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+71
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 59)+18
Why is Mackenzie Guest House better than Leith House Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.4)+1.3
- 2930 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 2.0 km)−930 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.
| Leith House Hotel vs Mackenzie Guest House: which hotel is better? | Leith House Hotel | Mackenzie Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.7 +1.3 |
| Location | 7.1 +1.0 | 6.1 |
| Beach access | 3.4 | 6.6 +3.2 |
| Public transport | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.6 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.7 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 223 +212 | 11 |
| Google rating | 3.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 185 | – |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 4% | top 50% +46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 +1.0 | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km −820 m | 2.9 km |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.1 km −930 m |
| To public transport | 490 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 95 +71 | 24 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m −270 m | 460 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 +8 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 8 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.0 km apart
Leith House Hotel: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Leith Walk railway station: 490 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, beach: 2.0 km, 95 places to eat within 500 m, 4 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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Leith House Hotel or Mackenzie Guest House: common questions
Which is better, Leith House Hotel or Mackenzie Guest House?
Mackenzie Guest House leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Leith House Hotel is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Leith House Hotel 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?
Leith House Hotel 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; Leith House Hotel is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Leith House Hotel and Mackenzie Guest House?
The two hotels are 1.0 km 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